Bilingual Senior Analyst Finance, Process Optimization and Data Analysis

Job Requisition ID: 10844  

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Position Type: Hybrid 

 Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement: Occasional 

Language Designation: Bilingual 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC 

Security Requirement: Secret 

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 70354.2 to $ 87942.74 and are based on qualifications and experience. 

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Corporate Services Team as a Bilingual Senior Analyst Finance, Process Optimization and Data Analysis. You will be responsible for supporting the team in its efforts to reduce the complexity and variability of processes in accounting operations and procurement in accordance with the strategic priorities and best practices of the Corporate Process Redesign. You will participate in the smooth running of all projects and ensure that engagement around business processes is on target, on time and on budget. In addition, you will research company data and participate in the development of new reports. 

What you’ll do:

• Initiate and advance projects to significantly improve the productivity of accounting operations and procurement, as well as the client and employee experience.
• Participate in the needs intake by analyzing the needs of an operational team and assessing opportunities to improve their processes while documenting desired changes.
• Search the corporate data dictionary for data required for the development of new accounting operations and procurement reports.
• Create simple reports using Power BI, SQL or others and work with IT teams to develop more complex reports.
• Contribute to good data governance by participating in metadata documentation, as well as reporting identified issues.
• Establish and maintain quality relationships with project team members to create synergies between business lines or reinforce existing ones in order to improve process efficiency.
• Provide learning and evolution opportunities with the Power Platform to implement simple automated workflows while having access to several latest technologies.

What you should have:

• University degree (undergraduate) in accounting, business administration, science or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience, with a knowledge of Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) software.
• Intermediate skills in data analysis, or high interest in learning.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives at the same time.
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills (tact, judgment and diplomacy).
• Open-minded and passionate about learning and exploring new ideas and opportunities.
• Bilingualism (English, French).

Posting closing date :  Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!