Business Administrator

Job title:

Business Administrator

Company

YWCA Toronto

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $55,939 annually (Level 7), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 150 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 0B1
Internal Application Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025External Application Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025
JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.The Business Administrator is responsible for assisting the Manager and Associate Manager of Elm Housing Support Program with financial, administrative and additional support duties related to the smooth operation of the program. They work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to provide meaningful and relevant services within a theoretical feminist framework that includes a working knowledge of the dynamics and effects of oppression, trauma and mental health.ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – YWCA ELM CENTRE
YWCA Elm Centre includes 300 units of permanent housing for three different resident groups: 165 affordable rental units, 50 units for Indigenous women, gender diverse people and their families and 85 supportive units for women and gender diverse people living with mental health or concurrent mental health and substance use challenges. The Elm Community Engagement Workers provides supports and services to the entire residential community, with a focus on community capacity building, housing stabilization and health promotion.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Managers in developing, preparing, analyzing and monitoring budgets;
• Prepares financial reports for a variety of funding applications;
• Maintains accurate records of revenue and expenses, and prepares invoices for payable and receivable accounts;
• Checks expense account submissions and Dayforce timesheet entries from relief program staff for accuracy and forwards for Manager approval;
• Assists in the development and implementation of evaluation tools aligned with both YWCA internal evaluator processes and funder specific requirements;
• Assists with the development, collection and analysis of reports using EMHware or any other program database;
• Co-ordinates privacy guidelines and protocols for Elm, Woodlawn, Housing Help and South Etobicoke based on current legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Accounting or Business Administration) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 3 to 5 years directly related experience in managing and developing administrative and financial systems, providing leadership and administrative functions within a fast paced, high demand, social service setting;
• Supervisory experience in a social services or human services environment;
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows environment with strong knowledge of Accounting Software (e.g. GP Dynamics), Microsoft Office and Excel applications and working knowledge of Word;
• Ability to focus and concentrate on critical tasks to meet established deadlines;
• Uses good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective, respectful interactive skills with people who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction issues;
• Knowledgeable of mental health/addiction issues and the impact on client’s presentation;
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Ontario Works and relevant legislation and regulations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in Ministry of Health report writing;
• Demonstrated knowledge in preparing, monitoring and reconciling billings, cash and cash equivalent;
• Ability to monitor and present financial statements and present an analysis of financial issue;
• Experience working in a high demand, multi-service environment required;
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women within mixed and supportive housing environments;
• Lived experience related to the effects of mental health and concurrent disorders an asset.

Note: Restriction on vacation for year end closing and a variety of annual reporting and funding application deadlines. Incumbent may be required to work some evenings and week-ends.WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.Posting Date: February 26, 2025YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public HealthPlease note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Expected salary

$55939 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:15:19 GMT

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