Advisor, Capital and Financial Systems

Position Details

• Status: Contract Full Time - Up to 6 Months
• Work mode: Hybrid
• Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
• Hours of work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Corporate Services - Corporate Finance & Treasury

Who We Are

Corporate Finance is a division of Finance, committed to maximizing the value of financial planning with a fixed control on long term financial strategic viewpoints and execution for the Region of Peel. There are five service groups within Corporate Finance: Financial Policy and Development Financing, Accounting Services, Loss Management and Insurance Services, Financial Systems Development Support, and Peel Housing Corporation Finance.

What You Will Do In This Role

The Advisor Capital and Financial Systems within Finance is responsible to promote, implement and update the Region of Peel’s ERP Strategies, specifically related to Finance functions to improve the user experience which impacts the entire Organization. This role acts as the Functional expert on ERP and a number of smaller applications and is responsible to be up to date on the product life cycle and roadmap, the functionality of the software, and how to best utilize the  software to benefit the Region.  This role will be primarily responsible for leading PeopleSoft Financials related projects/ initiatives and support the users in addressing PeopleSoft functionality issues. You will be an ambassador of change and champion the use of ERP across the Region, build confidence and provide support on PeopleSoft Financials related issues as needed.

Using your strategic thinking you will advise on how the ERP affects the Digital Strategy across the Corporate Finance functions and aligns the product vision to the organizational objectives of the Region.

• Provides strategic consultation, seeks and shares expert knowledge of the Peoplesoft Financials and roadmap to plan ERP transition and implementation
• Maintains up to date knowledge on the product and how best to leverage the Region’s investment to fulfill the needs of the organization
• Builds relationships and collaborate, with the Change Management Specialist and key stakeholders in order to apply that roadmap to key initiatives in the Region
• Leverages the Region’s investment in the ERP by ensuring the translation of the needs of the Region
• Develops project plans, develop requirements specifications and functional design definitions, play the lead role in developing testing strategies/plans, manage execution of testing on the changed/new functions and develop training strategies/plans for end users in the usage of these functions
• Lead the development and maintenance of user procedures manuals
• Lead the support for implementation of changes to the production system
• Conduct research on the PeopleSoft functions to ensure system capabilities are maximized

What The Role Requires

• University graduate in computer science or related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years experience needed in ERP.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in 3 of the following Financial disciplines: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Budgets Modules, Workflow
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to generate reports using tools such as Query, n Vision and Crystal
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and issue resolution skills
• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written
• Good analytical abilities to interpret and evaluate issues and develop workable solutions
• Understanding of financial management, capital budgeting, business planning and purchasing/contract management
• Proven organizational, multi-tasking, time management, planning and project management skills to organize resources and manage priorities in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice To Have

• Certification in Peoplesoft Financials

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview

Our recruitment process will include video conference technology. Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, and more.