Classification: Permanent Full-Time; Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, including paid 1-hour lunch. Day shift.
Salary Range: $129,963.95 - $159,547.70
Location: On-site at 15 Wyndham Street South, Guelph.

The Guelph Police Service is seeking an experienced Financial Services Manager to join our team. Guelph is a vibrant city of approximately 151,000 people located in the heart of southwestern Ontario, 100 km west of Toronto. As well as being home to the University of Guelph, the community offers a diverse variety of recreational, manufacturing, service, technology and innovative enterprises.

The Guelph Police Service is committed to community policing in partnership with all residents, businesses and organizations in Guelph. The Service has an authorized complement of 241.5 police officers and 122.9 civilian members and has an annual operating budget of over $66 million dollars.

What we offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-percent employer matching;
• Extended life, health and dental benefits;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Training and development opportunities including tuition assistance;
• On-site fitness facility;
• Employee wellness and recognition

Reporting to the Police Service Board, the Financial Services Manager is responsible for all financial aspects of police operations and administration for the Guelph Police Service including the development of the multi-year operating and capital budgets ensuring alignment with the Service’s strategic plan.

Position Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
  
• Must have a professional accounting designation (CPA) and be a member in good standing
  
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in similar roles, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment, including supervisory experience
  
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial strategies and plans including budgeting and forecasting
  
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks and implement risk management strategies
  
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and financial accounting systems
  
• Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal and time management skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to design and provide client focused services
  
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and resourceful
  

Please visit http://www.guelphpolice.ca/en/ for further details and instructions to apply. The application deadline for this position is 4:00 pm July 4^th, 2025.

We thank you for your application, however, only those under serious consideration for the position will be contacted.

The Guelph Police Service is committed to equitable treatment of all individuals in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Guelph Police Service accommodation procedure. This Service is committed to accommodating any individual needs in all employment practices. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.