Assistant Controller - Solid Waste

Recruitment Details

Assistant Controller - Solid Waste

Department: Finance and Administration Division, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 1120 Waverley Street, Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $93,751.48 to $126,210.33 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 5

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127307

Closing Date: September 4, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Manager of Finance and Administration, the Assistant Controller is responsible for the delivery of core accounting and administrative services, and supporting lines of business within the Water and Waste Department. This position is currently assigned to the Solid Waste Services Division. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the supervision and training of accounting and clerical staff, the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls, landfill billing, and the day to day accounting. The successful candidate will have the business acumen and professional skills to administer budget and forecast processes, and is responsible for the detailed analysis of operating results and projections. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the departmental administrative and accounting processes are in accordance with City standards and accounting policy, ensuring high level of data integrity and customer service.

As The Assistant Controller, You Will

• Lead the accounting function to ensure financial information is accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• Lead the administrative support function to ensure effective delivery of landfill billing and production, and weigh master services.
• Lead the implementation of best practices in all areas of finance and administration and provide direction and leadership to staff.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively to safeguard the integrity of financial systems and assets.
• Direct the year end audit activities, including preparation of fund and associated reserves financial statements for Departmental Division.
• Administer the budgeting and forecasting processes for Departmental Division.
• Lead activity based costing for Departmental Division rates and interpretation of financial results.
• Provide leadership, direction and advice in procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure departmental accounting practices are in accordance with City policy and Canadian GAAP.
• Lead related credit card payment processing ensuring internal control and adherence to City standards including PCI compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Worker's Compensation Legislation, Human Rights Legislation, safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Act for Manager of Finance and Administration in his or her absence, as required.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting designation in good standing.
• Three years prior related experience.
• Experience in a controllership framework environment or equivalent framework or internal control process within an organization.
• Experience with strategic planning, including change management, and determining and setting priorities based on government and departmental initiatives.
• Supervisory and leadership experience including planning, organizing and managing staff.
• Experience preparing, analyzing and reporting complex budgets and financial forecasts.
• Experience researching and analyzing, interpreting and preparing complex financial information with the objective of providing advice and/or direction to management, and preparing financial and informational reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with a variety of people including private and public officials, all levels of staff, the general public, and union representatives.
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in desktop applications and knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in a decentralized operation and in a union environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership; to delegate work and responsibility; to motivate staff and to maintain a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, both oral and written, presentation and formal reporting capabilities and facilitation and team building skills.
• Knowledge of City of Winnipeg financial policies and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they are applied in the public sector and the City of Winnipeg.
• Knowledge of human resource management systems and including a working knowledge of the relevant collective agreements.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable to the position's area of work.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE , including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Cover letter.
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: Manager of Finance and Administration

• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• The successful applicant may be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver's License In Force document upon request.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.