Finance Officer

Job Profile

Job Title: Finance Officer

Department: The Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program

Designated Work Location: On site, 5 th Floor – 317 Donald Street

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Grade: WAPSO 3

Salary: $77,751.23 – $101,793.27 (Effective July 1, 2026)

Posting No: 127148

Closing Date: July 8, 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.

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.

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

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

The Winnipeg Civic Employees' Benefits Program (WCEBP) is a dynamic and growing administrator of pension and long-term disability benefits. The Finance Department is responsible for the financial administration, reporting, and oversight of the Winnipeg Civic Employees' Pension Plan (WCEPP) and the Winnipeg Police Pension Plan (WPPP), including investment accounting, contribution reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll administration, and audit support.

Staff of WCEBP work in a highly technical and collaborative environment requiring strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. Serving more than 22,000 Members, WCEBP is committed to maintaining trust through sound financial stewardship and operational excellence.

WCEBP is seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to join our Finance team. The Finance Officer works closely with the Manager, Finance and other stakeholders to support pension plan accounting, investment portfolio reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll administration, and operational financial processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of the pension plans administered by WCEBP .

As The Finance Officer You Will

• Reconcile, analyze, and report on pension contributions, investment portfolios, and financial transactions for the WCEPP and WPPP.
• Perform investment and financial reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and communicate directly with external investment managers and service providers.
• Prepare journal entries, working papers, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for audits, financial statements, and management reporting.
• Assist with investment performance reporting, cash flow monitoring, financial risk analysis, and budget preparation.
• Provide financial oversight and operational support for pension and disability payroll processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and systems.
• Develop and maintain financial tools, reports, and spreadsheets to support analysis, decision-making, and continuous process improvement.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Completion of the Payroll Compliance Legislation and Payroll Fundamentals 1 courses through the National Payroll Institute (formerly the Canadian Payroll Association) would be considered an asset.
• Experience working in a finance, payroll, pension, or benefits administration environment.
• Experience with pension and benefit plans and a general understanding of investment concepts would be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including the ability to analyze, interpret, and reconcile complex financial and statistical information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management, external service providers, investment managers, vendors, and Plan Members.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• General knowledge of investment markets and investment accounting concepts is desirable.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the pension and long-term disability plans administered by WCEBP, including applicable Trust Agreements, By-laws, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• 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 applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant 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. To obtain Police Information Search information, please visit:
• Applicants will be required to undergo proficiency testing to determine their knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete additional training and/or certificates relevant to this position's duties within specified timeframes, if requested by WCEBP management.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE , including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume AND/OR Application Form (Required).
• Cover letter (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

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Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week)

Employee Group: Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO)

Contact Person: Suzanne Buckley, Human Resources Specialist

Phone No.: View phone number on ca.workus.org

Email: ***email_hidden***

Position Reports To: Manager, Finance

• Vacancies will be filled in accordance with the current collective agreement with the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO).
• Applicants will be required to undergo assessments to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.