Position Details: Current Rate of Pay: Min = $43.94/hr, Max = $50.92/hr Employment type: 2 Permanent Full-Time Vacancies Hours of work: 35 hrs/week Work location: Head Office Division: Corporate Services Business unit: Strategic Business Planning and Performance Travel: 10% Existing Vacancy: Yes
About TRCA: With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on May 21, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: The Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance helps shape TRCA’s priorities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting business and budget data to drive evidence-based decisions. They integrate business planning into both ongoing practices and new initiatives, while tracking and evaluating progress across the organization. Their work underpins key reporting and analysis, advancing accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery of TRCA’s financial and strategic objectives. By providing clear insights and performance reporting, they enable TRCA to demonstrate value, respond to emerging needs, and maximize impact for communities and the environment.
Major Responsibilities: • Facilitates the overall budget planning and development process working with divisional management teams. • Facilitates sessions with management to review preliminary budgets and incorporates required modifications based on available funding and business priorities. • Provides technical expertise and guidance to all levels of staff on the preparation of TRCA’s annual budget and quarterly reporting to ensure adherence to requirements, regulations, policies and procedures. • Reconciles, analyzes, verifies and provides accurate and current financials for internal and external variance reports. • Maintains a variety of finance, performance measurement and budgetary reports to meet ongoing internal and external stakeholder requirements. • Develops effective partnerships and business relationships across the organization supporting the development of innovative solutions to meet corporate goals and business needs. • Provides leadership and support to key business units across TRCA in the development of annual deliverables; confirms alignment of major projects to internal and external stakeholder strategic plans and initiatives. • Prepares background reports, correspondence, memos, reports and briefing notes.
What will you need to succeed: Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses) • Post-secondary diploma or degree in finance, business commerce, accounting, or a related field.
Experience • 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning and/or strategic management.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies • Knowledge of financial systems, management controls, processes and tools. • Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages, basic geometry). • Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions. • Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines. • Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization.
What TRCA has to offer you: As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that: • Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve. • Fosters high performance and collaborative teams. • Provides continuous learning and development opportunities. • Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP). • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program. • Provides unique TRCA Perks. • Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval. • Offers potential for career growth and advancement.
While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.
