ANALYST, TRANSIT
JOB TITLE: ANALYST, TRANSIT
DEPARTMENT: TRANSIT
POSTING NUMBER: 106036
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 18 month contract
HOURS OF WORK: 35-hour workweek
LOCATION: Brampton Transit, Sandalwood Parkway / Clark Blvd
SALARY GRADE: 5
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $86,091.00 – $96,853.00 per annum
MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $ 107,614.00 per annum
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: April 17, 2024
CLOSING DATE: May 1, 2024
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to Supervisor, Transit Accounting & Employee Support Services. This position prepares, administers and provides in-depth analysis of Brampton Transit’s Current and Capital Budgets and all related reporting. General responsibilities will be to provide day-to-day accounting activities and related financial claims reporting to meet Municipal, Provincial & Federal reporting requirements. This position also provides timely financial and analytical expertise to all Transit sections to ensure accurate processing & reporting of financial and Transit statistical information.
• Coordinate and assist in the gathering of information for the annual Current and Capital Budget
submission by providing summarized information and meeting with Managers/Supervisors in the
Department.
• Provide financial analysis and impact studies for labour negotiations.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis and forecasting on current or capital budgets, as requested by
staff.
• Prepare quarterly capital project status updates and operating forecasts for Corporate Finance.
• Participate and assist in project level financial tracking for all Transit approved projects including
reporting requirement for Provincial and Federal funded projects.
• Work with Project Managers to facilitate the preparation, evaluation, recommendation and
administration of Capital Budget requests and all related reporting.
• Prepare financial analysis and forecasting on ad hoc projects as requested by internal and external
staff.
• Monitor/Reconcile Transit revenue and balance sheet accounts.
• Provide support to transit sections on procurement/purchasing, accounting and financial matters.
• Prepare financial reporting that highlights performance, trends and cost savings for review by Transit
Management.
• Compile data for surveys from external agencies such as CUTA , APTA, OPTA and Stats Canada.
• Work with internal and external auditors during interim and year-end financial audits and various
government audits. Ensure adherence to Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) guidelines, ATU Collective
Agreements, as well as Federal and Provincial Legislation in all financial matters.
• Provide excellent customer service to the internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business-related field with specialization in Finance and/or
Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience.
• Professional accounting designation or enrollment in same would be an asset;
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum two years experience in a finance/budgeting environment;
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
• Knowledge of municipal finance and budget process;
• Knowledge of Brampton Transit is an asset;
• Computer skills, especially MS Office and extensive knowledge of spreadsheet applications and
PeopleSoft Financials;
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Excellent public relations and communication skills;
• Able to work independently and as part of a team;
• Good performance and work record.
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
