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The Payroll & HR Systems department is looking for a Financial Analyst II.

The Work You Will Be Involved In:

This position performs various accounting functions, including organizing the payroll accounting process, managing the City’s financial reporting processes and providing accounting and payroll consultation services.

 

• Provides accounting and support in the areas of planning, organizing, directing and control.  Conducts confidential analysis and provides recommendations regarding accounting and payroll matters.
• Provides audit and control activities for payroll cycles including reconciliations and review of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments.
• Performs the budgeting and reconciliation of salaries, wages and payroll costs related to the corporate budgets.
• Recruits, directs and supervises, trains and evaluates performance of staff for the assigned work unit.
• Collects, integrates and evaluates financial data, from various sources, to provide analysis and give recommendations on budget and business plans, including analysis of all payroll related accounts.
• Participates in the implementation and development of financial business systems ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
• Coordinates, analyzes and prepares timely historical and forecast reports of payroll related expenditures.
• Reviews, updates and recommends changes to corporate policies related to payroll and benefits policies, procedures and controls.  Proposes continuous improvement initiatives, implementing changes to processes and system enhancements.
• Provides support and training for accounting and payroll systems, policies and the updating of accounting records, as required.
• Performs corporate and departmental accounting functions in accordance with professional standards and generally accepted accounting practices, including reconciliation of various accounts
• Assists with planning, organizing, and controlling the City’s Corporate financial reporting systems, including identification of needs, problem-solving, timeliness, integrity and co-ordination of development.  
• Assists external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who We Are Looking For:

Core Competencies:

• Financial Management & Accounting Operations: Proven expertise in managing complex financial functions, including payroll accounting, budgeting, and corporate financial reporting. Skilled in overseeing audit activities, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with public sector accounting standards. Capable of integrating SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting systems and supporting internal control frameworks. 
• Payroll & Compensation Analysis: Demonstrated ability to lead payroll processes from budgeting to statutory reporting. Experienced in analyzing payroll-related expenditures, ensuring accuracy in salary and benefit costs, and developing forecasts to inform corporate budget planning. Capable of providing guidance on payroll policies, system enhancements, and compliance requirements.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Experienced in recruiting, directing, and evaluating accounting and payroll staff. Adept at building high-performing teams, implementing work plans, identifying training needs, and applying performance management strategies. Known for fostering collaborative and accountable work environments.

• Business & Operational Strategy: Adept at aligning operational initiatives with corporate goals. Skilled in developing policies and process improvements to enhance financial efficiency, data integrity, and service delivery. Proven ability to identify gaps, implement changes, and support enterprise-wide financial planning.

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis. Competent in evaluating salary-related accounts and integrating multiple data sources to support business decisions and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Process Improvement & Internal Controls: Experienced in evaluating and improving business processes related to payroll and financial reporting. Skilled in developing internal controls, documenting workflows, and leading process optimization initiatives to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent written and verbal communicator, with the ability to prepare and present complex financial and technical reports to senior administration and elected officials. Skilled at cross-departmental collaboration and translating financial data into actionable insights.

• System Integration & Data Analysis: Well-versed in the use of financial and payroll systems including SAP and Microsoft Excel. Proficient in leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI functions for data analysis, model building, forecasting, and dashboard development.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in Commerce or related discipline plus completion of a professional Canadian accounting designation; i.e. CPA.
• Four to six year's progressively responsible experience in financial management analysis and reporting.  Experience with SAP S/4 Hana Financial Accounting and/or SAP HCM Payroll Processing would be considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Considerable knowledge of financial research and analysis techniques and payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and finance administration.
• Considerable knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
• Ability to direct and support staff to achieve identified results.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of civic staff, including senior administration and elected officials.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the preparation and presentation of complex financial and technical reports.
• Ability to problem solve through consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated skill in financial research and analysis, including the ability to apply research and evaluation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI at an intermediate to advanced level, including data manipulation and analytics, model building, scenario analysis, and forecasting.

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If you are interested in the Financial Analyst II position, but don't have all these qualifications - apply anyway. All applicants will beconsidered with an emphasis on relevant experience, education, and applicable skills.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Risk Reduction Officer, this position performs bylaw inspections enforcement. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of buildings, structures, and places in an assigned area to identify and locate fire hazards and to ensure compliance with the Fire Department Bylaws, Acts, and other legislation where applicable.
• Inspects concerns of reported deficiencies on properties to ensure compliance with the Property Maintenance Nuisance & Abatement Bylaw, Swimming Pool Bylaw, the Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services Bylaw and any other Act or bylaw as required.
• Issues corrective notices, letters, tickets, and orders under the reference of the appropriate legislation and is responsible for other enforcement and compliance activities as required.
• Enters inspection data into the designated software program and electronic filing system.
• Prepares and provides evidence and appears in court and appeal hearings as required.
• Provides training and education to internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I & II OR NFPA 1030 Fire Inspector (IFSAC or ProBoard accredited), certified or ability to achieve certification upon hire.
• Four years’ related experience in bylaw enforcement.
• Experience in the area of fire prevention and inspection would be considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Fire Department functions and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation and Municipal bylaws.
• Considerable knowledge of the National Fire and Building Codes and applicable standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting formal information and decision reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in the application of fire prevention standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology. 

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work will be involved.

Job Summary

Through deep knowledge of the clients business, people and organizational needs, the SR HR Business Partner (SRBP) effectively diagnoses issues, recommends solutions, and engages and brokers the appropriate resources to provide strategic HR services that support successful achievement of business objectives and goals across the organization. The SRBP will be accountable for providing strategic support to the multiple business lines within a highly complex organization. The SRBP will apply strong technical expertise, knowledge of the business and environment, and situation specific analysis to develop and implement new concepts, techniques, and standards to address organizational and people-related challenges across the City of Saskatoon. The SRBP is responsible for ensuring alignment between the business operations and HR practices and objectives. The incumbent has a keen understanding of the businesss strategy, providing dynamic solutions using experience, data analyses and organizational agility to guide decision making. This position will provide consulting and coaching to departmental leaders in order to support the Citys vision, mission and overall objectives. The Senior Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor for designated business groups across all aspects of HR. Reporting to the Manager, HR Business Partners, the SRBP works with leaders from the business as well as other HR areas to define needs, provide input to the development of people strategies, lead HR colleagues to achieve the strategy and translate the impact via measurable results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands business strategy, assesses needs and barriers in order to drive business performance through development and delivery of people strategy and solutions
• Participates and represents HR in strategic business plan development and on-going business meetings / decisions with business line leaders. Identifies the right HR strategy and solutions to meet business objectives, provide strategic direction for the business.
• Partners with leaders to establish department objective by developing short and longer term people strategies and annual goal setting process to ensure alignment to business groups and strategic priorities
• Fosters and execute people related solutions aligned to enterprise priorities and plans
• Provides ongoing HR consulting services to employees and leaders on HR programs, practices, policies, legislation and regulatory requirements including interpretation of policy, identification of risk, impact to the business and recommend solutions using considerable judgement
• Provides coaching and counseling advice to managers and employees, and work to resolve employee relations issues quickly
• Participates in project teams, coordinate and implement initiatives while simultaneously ensuring proper communication and collaboration within business departments and with business partners
• Ensures alignment between people management strategies and the existing business policies and procedures
• Partners with stakeholders and business partners to ensure that the best practices are being adopted, ensuring the delivery of projects and key deliverables are met within the specified timelines
• Analyses and report on KPIs and trends related to human capital in the business and use the findings to develop strategies and solutions to issues that affect the business employee relations
• Reviews leadership capability across departments within the business and develop and recommend action plans accordingly, analyses human resources program activity, conducts performance analyses of the programs , prepares reports and proposals from findings and presents them to senior management for consideration
• Uses a data driven HR Business Partner strategy in making fact based decisions that have considerable impact to the business
• Maintains awareness of emerging trends and best practices within the business group and in external environment to ensure alignment of business objectives to people strategy
• Active in social, cultural and educational projects that reflect the values and beliefs of the business
• Monitors and challenge existing labour policies and procedures in the business, constantly ensuring alignment with the business's values
• Manages relationships with key third party providers to meet business challenges and identify business opportunities
• Facilitates smooth and effective communication between all levels of HR as well as stakeholders, business partners and workers union

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration or related field from a recognized University. Educational and experience equivalences may be considered
• HR accreditation such as CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resource)
• 10+ years' progressively responsible experience in human resources related to a HR Business Partner
• Seasoned HR professional who can demonstrate relationship management breadth and influence in leading, planning and executing complex/strategic initiatives
• Solid foundational knowledge & demonstrated experience working across all disciplines of HR
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement and decision making skills, with the ability to provide and support your recommendations.
• Demonstrated success in supporting complex HR and LR issues with Senior Leadership.
• Advanced capability in strategic human resources management, innovative and visionary planning and implementation, analysis and informed decision making, coaching and leadership and communications
• Demonstrable evidence of HR expertise and thought leadership
• Ability to effectively deal with day to day issues and move them forward while earning the right to be at the table early to provide expert counsel and consultation to business partners on their strategic plans
• Ability to prioritize high volume and effectively deal with competing priorities for multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of impact and influencing skills
• Strong change management skills with demonstrated ability to act as a catalyst for change within a business
• Gravitates to work with multiple stakeholders including senior leaders
• Proven track record of delivering results by demonstrating the ability to take independent action with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong relationship, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated team player with high energy and ability to work independently
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Required Skills/Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of verifiable driving experience is required, including at least one year as an owner-operator.

Equipment must not be more than 8 years old and have a maximum of 600,000 miles. Higher mileage may be considered with detailed maintenance records and management approval.

Equipment must pass an onboarding inspection at a Linamar approved facility.

Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand the highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. 

Must be admissible into the United States and able to obtain a FAST card. 

Must meet USDOT medical requirements. 

Must provide a recent criminal record search or a valid FAST card. 

Must provide an original driver’s abstract no older than one months, no more than 3 demerit points. 

Must provide an original CVOR abstract no older than one months. 

Must submit a negative drug screen for USDOT regulated drivers. 

Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job. 

Must satisfactorily complete a road test by a LTI appointed evaluator. 

Must not have any preventable accidents within the last three years where the claim exceeds $3000. 

 

 

What Linamar Has to Offer 

Competitive Compensation 

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?