Forest Business Services Officer

Apply By: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Forest Industry
- Forest Economics and Business

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

08

OAD
- Office Administration 08

$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Come join our dynamic team in Sault Ste. Marie and help support Ontario's forest industry!

Step into a role where numbers, analysis, and client service contribute directly to the responsible management of Ontario's natural resources. As a Forest Business Services Officer, you'll be at the heart of revenue administration, managing timber royalty billings, resolving account discrepancies, and providing trusted support to ministry and industry clients.

If you enjoy working with complex financial information and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you!

In this role, you will:

• conduct forest Crown charges billings, revenue processing and accounts receivable activities and provide advice, analysis and support to program, field staff and forest industry clients
• review, analyze and reconcile financial and non-financial information related to forest revenue accounts using financial systems and other data sources to ensure accuracy and compliance
• monitor overdue accounts, calculate applicable interest, and provide support and advice on the management of overdue accounts
• identify, investigate and resolve any billing, payment and account discrepancies
• support financial controls and reporting by maintaining accurate account information, processing adjustments and preparing regular and ad hoc reports

NOTE:

This position will require you to work from 70 Foster Dr., Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

• knowledge and experience of financial and accounting procedures, practices and processes and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Crown Forest Sustainability Act
• knowledge of financial accounting/record keeping and spreadsheet software

• attention to detail and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, investigate and resolve inaccuracies in receivables, journal entries and computerized ledgers
• negotiating and dispute resolution skills to resolve issues raised by clients, and to discuss and resolve discrepancies with financial institutions
• analytical skills to design, prepare and interpret reports for clients and managers from a variety of information sources

• interpersonal, oral and listening skills to teach, clarify and explain accounts receivables, reconciliations, trust accounts and financial transactions with internal and external clients
• proven written communication skills to prepare correspondence on billings, payments and related transactions

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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