Director, Corporate Planning

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Department: Finance and Administrative Services

Position Type: Full-Time Administrative

Salary Range: $-$ Annual

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36.25

Anticipated

Start Date:

January 05 2026

Posting Closing Date: November 21 2025

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

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jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

As Director Corporate Planning you will be at the heart of shaping Algonquin College’s financial future. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer this pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead the development of the Colleges operating and capital budgets, drive strategic financial planning and influence decisions that affect the entire institution. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership to align financial resources with the Colleges strategic and business plans ensuring long-term sustainability and fiscal integrity.

This role is ideal for a visionary financial leader who thrives in a dynamic mission‑driven environment. You’ll leverage enrolment forecasting, scenario modeling and integrated financial systems to guide revenue planning and support key initiatives across academic programs, applied research and capital investments. Your expertise will directly inform decisions made by the Board of Governors and the Executive Team making your contributions essential to the Colleges success.

• Financial Planning and Forecasting
  • Lead the development of operational and capital financial plans aligned with the Colleges Strategic Plan and long‑term sustainability goals;
  • Coordinate intermediate and long‑range financial modeling and scenario planning to assess risks and ensure flexibility in projections;
  • Conduct research and analysis to evaluate new projects and initiatives, identifying financial and institutional impacts and recommending actions;
  • Monitor financial performance of operations and capital projects, oversee variance analysis and guide quarterly revenue and expenditure updates;
  • Stay current with updates from the Board of Governors, Executive Team, Budget Committee and Ministry to ensure financial plans reflect evolving priorities and requirements.
• Budget Administration
  • Collaborate with the CFO to develop annual operational and capital budget targets and oversee Finance department budget preparation;
  • Establish revenue and expenditure assumptions for the annual budget and five‑year pro forma for Executive Team approval;
  • Maintain the Colleges five‑year Capital Investment Plan to support strategic and business planning;
  • Lead the preparation of all financial components of the annual budget including instructions and templates;
  • Advise leadership on budget matters, review departmental requests and recommend allocation changes to the CFO;
  • Support position planning in coordination with HR to align with strategic workforce goals;
  • Provide budget guidance and analytical support to managers and stakeholders across the College;
  • Coordinate production of the Budget Book and related materials for Board approval and community communication;
  • Develop and maintain effective budgeting systems and models aligned with best practices and external funding frameworks;
  • Review and propose changes to budget model (such as Responsibility Centre Management (RCM)) allocations to ensure relevance and accuracy across academic and service areas.
• Budget Models and Planning Systems
  • Oversee budgeting and financial planning systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness across College operations;
  • Analyze and enhance budgeting methods, tools and procedures to support strategic financial decision‑making;
  • Develop and maintain forecasting and scenario models…