Business Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative and financial resource for the Banting & Best Diabetes Centre
• Lead daily operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Manage procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll administration
• Administer research funding programs, grants, and awards
• Coordinate scientific and educational events, committee activities, and meetings
• Manage communications, including website content via WordPress and newsletters via MailChimp
• Develop and implement administrative procedures and processes to support informed decision-making

Requirements

• University degree in business, economics, financial management, or a related discipline
• Minimum four years of recent experience in business and financial administration
• Proven experience in budget planning, monitoring, and financial transaction processing
• Experience administering research funding, grants, or awards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Experience using enterprise systems like FIS, HRIS, or Concur
• Proficiency with WordPress and MailChimp

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a post-secondary, academic, healthcare, or research environment
• Knowledge of University of Toronto policies, procedures, and administrative practices
• Experience using the ProposalCentral platform

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine is a global leader in research and education. The Banting & Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC) is a specialized unit dedicated to advancing diabetes research, education, and knowledge exchange through innovation and collaboration.