COOP Student, Financial Services
Requisition ID: 18607
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Corporate Finance Service
Branch: Accounting Branch
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Placement – Fall Term
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $49,107.24 - $57,450.12 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment
Application Close: 08/08/2025
To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.
JOB SUMMARY
This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.
You are responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of Financial Services, including assisting with researching trends and analyzing data, updating documentation, system account maintenance, general administrative duties, and participating as a team member on special projects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Enrolment in a recognized post-secondary co-operative program in Business Administration or related field
No experience required; previous finance and customer service experience is desirable
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Financial principles
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to conduct research, sort and categorize findings
- Ability to analyze and draw conclusions on information
- Write reports and present information in a clear and direct manner both written and verbal
- Strong computer skills, knowledge & experience in Microsoft 365
- Analytical, research and problem solving techniques
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated, results oriented and ability to multitask
- Strong organizational, judgment and time management skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Initiative, thoroughness, reliability and tact
- Willingness to learn
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.
Review the Core Behaviours.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.