Business Administrator (Contract)
Position Status: Existing Vacancy
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $31.81 per hour (Level 6)
Contract Period: August 10, 2026 to January 30, 2027
Location: 222 Dixon Road, Suite 207, Etobicoke ON, M9P 3S5
JOIN OUR TEAM
Join YWCA Toronto, where intersectional feminism, community voices, and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and inclusion.
The Business Administrator as a member of the YWCA Toronto Employment team, is responsible for a variety of coordination, administrative, financial and technical related duties and assists in the operations and facilitation of the effective administration of the programs. The Business Administrator will work as part of the team, contributing to quality service delivery and achievement of all Women in Trades and Technology programs’ goals. The position will maintain effective working relationship with vendors, employers and training partners and in accordance with the Mission and Policies of YWCA Toronto.
ABOUT YWCA WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
The Women in Trades and Technology programs provide training and employment service to women and gender diverse people interested in joining the construction, landscape and information technology industries. Programs are funded by MTCU (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) and are geared to educate women and gender diverse people about career opportunities in non-traditional occupations and train them in trades-specific programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the Manager with proposals and funders’ financial reports and forms
- Assists with budget preparation and monitors budgets in consultation with the Manager
- Assists with all regular and/or annual program audits required by funders
- Oversees and monitors expenses and distributes between budgets
- Responsible for preparing invoices and billing for all programs
- Prepares quarterly financial reports and conducts periodic review analysis of the budget for the programs
- Reviews monthly and quarterly financial statement, year-end financial reports and program proposals for YWCA in consultation with the Manager
- Prepares and maintain records of all bookkeeping, accounts payable and outstanding payments, in accordance with YWCA policies
- Analyses computerized financial statements, maintains accurate records of the revenue and expenses of the projects and keeps the Manager informed of discrepancies
- Assists the Manager in the collation and timely submission of monthly/quarterly/annual financial claims and reports to funders
QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of an academic or technical discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. finance, business administration, commerce or related field. Work involves application of theoretical knowledge to job related activities (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in bookkeeping and general accounting principles required
- 3-5 years directly related work experience
- Must have advanced computer skills in Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, and database applications
- Operates in an environment that has minimal supervision, requires flexibility, adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of women's services, settlement, skilled trades, information technology and employment programs is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work within an anti-oppression and feminist framework
- Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times
- Experience working within a multicultural environment
- Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot computer hardware network connections
Posting Date: July 14, 2026
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.