Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Budget & Capital Planning

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

7 December 2025

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

0.5

Salary Grade

$72,044.00 - $103,334.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

ME 6

Start Date

1/5/2026

End Date

12/24/2027

Employee Group:

Management Excluded - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Financial Accounting

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a Remote Work Arrangement*

*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $72,044 - $89,923 maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.
• Performance range: $103,334 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Salary for this position will be pro-rated for 0.5 FTE.

Job Summary

Budget & Capital Planning is responsible for the development and management of the university-annual operating budget. The budget office is responsible for forecasting and developing recommendations for the budget framework model for executive and integrated planning group. The office prepares, coordinates and manages the day-to-day operations of the university budget, providing guidance and information on budget issues to a wide variety of stakeholders. The budget office provides key functions for ongoing financial related activities including budget monitoring, analysis, costings for collective bargaining, total compensation information, internal and external reporting and forecasting. The office oversees procedures and processes that govern operating budget management, and is the steward of the university’s budget system (FAST Budget).

Mandate:
Reporting to the Manager of Budget Systems and Projects, the Budget Project Analyst provides comprehensive project support for departmental priorities.
The position deals with sensitive and confidential information and at all times the incumbent must demonstrate discretion, independent judgment and high professional standards, operating under strict timelines requiring constant adjustment of priorities and balancing of workload
The Budget Office strives to create an equity-centred culture which contributes to creating an inclusive campus community that values diversity and challenges dominant systems of power, including colonization, white supremacy and heteropatriarchy, through research, teaching, curriculum, policy and practice. A focus of this term positions will be to review departmental documents and communications, removing references to bias and exclusionary language with the goal to incorporate more inclusive language and visuals.
An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code.

Objective:
This position will be mainly focused on client relations, change management, process improvements, systems development, training course development and making training material improvements. The Budget Project Analyst is responsible for working with our client groups on reviewing current processes, obtaining feedback and proposing and implementing changes. This position will also be a supporting role for budget systems development as it relates to process improvements. This role will be responsible for assisting in all areas of project administration which is not limited to updating documentation, website development, training course modifications, attending meetings and taking minutes, coordinating meetings and space bookings, liaising with departments, maintaining records.

Job Requirements

A post-secondary degree plus equivalent experience and/or a combination of post-secondary education and related experience required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience using similar skill sets, preferably in a post-secondary or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Advanced proficiency MS-Office Suite, specifically Excel
• An aptitude in one of the following;
  • systems development, or
  • systems administration, or
  • relational database management, or
  • SQL language
• Strong communication skills including editing documents, preparing training material, developing surveys and communicating with clients
• Familiarity with basic accounting procedures and financial reporting
• Experience working within a project environment
• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar course development platforms
• Knowledge of cascade or similar website development platforms

Competencies:

• Focus on quality - Demonstrated personal effectiveness to take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Ability to builds relationships and work within a team- promote collaboration to share knowledge and pool resources to get things done
• Remain agile - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Make informed decisions - Make timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Provide excellent service – ability to reliable and responsive service that builds positive ongoing relationships and supports UVic’s goal to advance service excellence

Working conditions: This position, will at times, have tight timelines and encounter stressful situations. This position will have involvement in change management which can be met with hesitation or opposition.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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