| Reference #: | 42087 |
| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 16
The base salary will be $74,990 - $88,230 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
Please note, this is a temporary full-time contract, covering a leave of absence, with an anticipated end date of June 14, 2027.
About Western
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.
About Us
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.
Responsibilities
The Manager, Finance & Processes (“Manager”) will oversee the Facilities Management (“FM”) Finance and Processes team, including capital project finances and processes, payroll, and utilities, ensuring adherence to applicable statutes, University of Western Ontario (“University”) policies and procedures, as well as relevant best practices. The Manager will provide functional guidance to leaders and staff and will provide comprehensive and strategic consultation on all matters relating to project finance and process, including ensuring that Facilities Development and Engineering (“FDE”) staff adhere to best practices and established processes from project initiation to closure to ensure the University maintains compliance with statutory requirements. The Manager will implement and monitor financial practices, and ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks in conjunction with the Director, Business Operations and Director, Capital Projects, as well as several key capital project and other finance parties across the University. The Manager will remain up to date on relevant financial and construction legislation and ensure that processes, procedures, and controls remain compliant. The Manager will ensure the management of information and data related to capital projects is managed strategically and systematically and will oversee the management of an asset condition database.
Qualifications
Education:
• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Preferred:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Courses or training in change management
Experience:
• 7 years’ experience in relevant finance, including construction and payroll
• 3 years’ experience leading staff and teams
• Experience managing projects and providing guidance to leaders on best practices
Preferred:
• Experience in a public sector, educational institution, or facilities management environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• In-depth knowledge of best practices for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures
• Knowledge of accounting standards for not-for-profits, complex reporting, and accounting issues
• Knowledge of utility provider rate programs in Ontario
• Knowledge of climate change carbon pricing programs in Canada and Ontario
• Knowledge of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation processes and programs
• Familiarity with payroll and human resources principles, practices, and legislation
• Knowledge of Western collective agreements and employment policies preferred
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Strong customer service skills and ability to understand and translate customer needs and expectations to provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to meet or exceed expectations
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team, leading people, and of performance development methods to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Ability to effectively drive and manage change initiatives that align with organizational strategies and/or provide opportunities to increase efficiency
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes, and support work beyond one's own unit
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems and exposures, and take action to provide recommendations and solutions that are consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences to decrease financial risk
• Computer skills with the ability to train others in system usage
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to organize and effectively manage financial and human resources needed to achieve results
• Ability to provide strategic analysis and recommendations for designing and implementing new and changing administrative and financial processes
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. leave of absence, with an anticipated end date of June 14, 2027.
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #42087 by 11:59PM on March 26, 2026.
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 16
The base salary will be $74,990 - $88,230 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
Please note, this is a temporary full-time contract, covering a leave of absence, with an anticipated end date of June 14, 2027.
About Western
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.
About Us
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.
Responsibilities
The Manager, Finance & Processes (“Manager”) will oversee the Facilities Management (“FM”) Finance and Processes team, including capital project finances and processes, payroll, and utilities, ensuring adherence to applicable statutes, University of Western Ontario (“University”) policies and procedures, as well as relevant best practices. The Manager will provide functional guidance to leaders and staff and will provide comprehensive and strategic consultation on all matters relating to project finance and process, including ensuring that Facilities Development and Engineering (“FDE”) staff adhere to best practices and established processes from project initiation to closure to ensure the University maintains compliance with statutory requirements. The Manager will implement and monitor financial practices, and ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks in conjunction with the Director, Business Operations and Director, Capital Projects, as well as several key capital project and other finance parties across the University. The Manager will remain up to date on relevant financial and construction legislation and ensure that processes, procedures, and controls remain compliant. The Manager will ensure the management of information and data related to capital projects is managed strategically and systematically and will oversee the management of an asset condition database.
Qualifications
Education:
• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Preferred:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Courses or training in change management
Experience:
• 7 years’ experience in relevant finance, including construction and payroll
• 3 years’ experience leading staff and teams
• Experience managing projects and providing guidance to leaders on best practices
Preferred:
• Experience in a public sector, educational institution, or facilities management environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• In-depth knowledge of best practices for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures
• Knowledge of accounting standards for not-for-profits, complex reporting, and accounting issues
• Knowledge of utility provider rate programs in Ontario
• Knowledge of climate change carbon pricing programs in Canada and Ontario
• Knowledge of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation processes and programs
• Familiarity with payroll and human resources principles, practices, and legislation
• Knowledge of Western collective agreements and employment policies preferred
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Strong customer service skills and ability to understand and translate customer needs and expectations to provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to meet or exceed expectations
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team, leading people, and of performance development methods to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Ability to effectively drive and manage change initiatives that align with organizational strategies and/or provide opportunities to increase efficiency
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes, and support work beyond one's own unit
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems and exposures, and take action to provide recommendations and solutions that are consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences to decrease financial risk
• Computer skills with the ability to train others in system usage
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to organize and effectively manage financial and human resources needed to achieve results
• Ability to provide strategic analysis and recommendations for designing and implementing new and changing administrative and financial processes
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. leave of absence, with an anticipated end date of June 14, 2027.
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #42087 by 11:59PM on March 26, 2026.
