Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 2950

Job Profile CUPE 2950 Salaried - Senior Financial Spec 1a (Gr8)

Job Title Senior Financial Specialist

Department Administrative Staff | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range $4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date May 18, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date Ongoing

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Job Description Summary

The Faculty of Applied Science at UBC is a large, complex academic unit encompassing six engineering departments, the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, the School of Nursing, the School of Community and Regional Planning, four multidisciplinary programs, five major research centres, and the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan. As UBC’s fourth-largest faculty, it operates across the Point Grey and Okanagan campuses, as well as various off-site locations, including health authority facilities and manages a diverse and significant portfolio of operating, research, endowment, and externally funded activities.

In 2025, the Faculty initiated a multi-year transformation project to shift from a decentralized service delivery model to a centralized, collaborative approach. This initiative is establishing an integrated Shared Service Centre (SSC) delivering Finance, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, Student Services, and Stores service across the Faculty. The Shared Service Centre is designed to provide consistent, high-quality support; strengthen stewardship and compliance; and enable academic units to focus on teaching, research, and innovation.

Initially, this position will be embedded within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). At the launch of the SSC, the role will transition to reporting within the SSC structure and will continue to perform substantially the same work, potentially supporting an expanded portfolio of units.

ECE is one of the largest academic units at the University, and the largest in the Faculty, with over 1,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enrolled across its programs. As a globally recognized leader in engineering education and research, ECE is home to more than 50 research-track faculty members who are actively engaged in advancing knowledge and innovation across their respective scholarly communities. Guided by commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, ECE fosters a collegial and service-oriented culture where staff contributions are integral to student success, research advancement, and overall departmental success.

The Senior Financial Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating financial operations, resolving complex financial issues, and providing guidance on the interpretation and application of University and Faculty financial policies and procedures. Responsibilities include, supporting research accounts, acting as a liaison with central UBC units, and supporting the administration of contract and research grants. This role exercises judgment in advising faculty and staff on routine to moderately complex financial matters, escalating issues as required.

Organizational Status

Reports to a Manager, Business Operations (ECE) with dotted line reporting to APSC Finance team, until