Job Title:

Head, Finance Policies, Procedures and Budgeting

Company:	Canadian Museum of Nature
Location:	Gatineau , QC
Job Reference:	2090-CMN-25-OC-031
Closing Date:	October 19, 2025

ME-07 - $93,418 to $114,572 per year

Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Work Location : Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) - Gatineau, QC

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-25-OC-031

We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

You have a place at the Museum!

About the position

The Head, Finance Policies, Procedures and Budgeting develops and implements policies and procedures related to finance and procurement, develops and provides ongoing training and support to Museum staff regarding finance procedures and policies, assists with development and oversight of appropriate internal controls, and assists with the compilation and maintenance of the Museum’s budget and forecast models and data integrity.

Working at the museum means:

Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
A competitive salary established by collective agreements
Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.

*Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:

Completion of a University degree, in a field relevant to financial management. This can be a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Accounting, a master’s in Business Administration, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

A professional accounting designation, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Language requirements:

English and French are essential.
Bilingualism imperative – Second language profile : CBC

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years’ of recent experience in:

Developing, implementing, and monitoring financial internal controls;
Developing and implementing:
- Financial policies and procedures;
- Financial procedures, including documentation and training;
Developing and managing budget models and advising and guiding individuals with varying levels of financial expertise on budget development;
Working in highly computerized environment.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in :

Designing, implementing, and monitoring financial internal controls;
Communicating, collaborating and interacting with internal and external staff and external organizations (including auditors).
Public Sector Accounting Standards is an asset.

TO APPLY:

Interested? Apply!

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at competition@nature.ca.

All candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.

Send your application by filling in the form on the Museum’s Careers page at https://nature.ca/en/join-give/careers/opportunities/head-finance-policies-procedures-and-budgeting/ where you can upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae and any other required documents.

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Posted 2025-09-26