Updated: about 7 hours ago
Location: Lethbridge North, ALBERTA
Deadline: 27 Sep 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Finance System Implementation Manager (Full-time, Continuing) |
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| About the University | At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives. We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people. Together, We Shape Tomorrow The Future Systems and Processes (FSP) program is a multi-year initiative to modernize the university’s finance, human resource, and student information processes and systems (ERP/SIS) and facilitate the adoption and successful implementation of a next-generation platform for long-term operational excellence that best supports our diverse community. As we create the capacity to support the program, some postings will be for roles within the project itself, while others will be hired to fulfill operational responsibilities so that experienced professionals can focus on planning and implementing the critical improvements that this program will deliver. The backfill positions, along with FSP program-specific positions, are funded entirely through dedicated project reserves, underscoring our commitment to responsible financial stewardship and long-term planning. |
| Position Details | The Finance System Implementation Manager will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to support the modernization, integration, and implementation of finance modules as part of a larger enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation project. This role will contribute to improving operational efficiency and productivity, strengthening internal controls, and advancing Financial Services’ strategic and operational objectives. This is a full-time continuing position reporting to the Director, Financial Systems Support & Development, with a start date as soon as possible. Primary duties and responsibilities include working closely with ERP modernization and implementation project teams while representing Financial Services in the following key areas:
The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer (APO) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project. |
| Position Qualifications | Success in this role requires strong risk management, problem-solving, and relationship-management capabilities, including the ability to proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues; anticipate potential challenges; and develop effective mitigation strategies that support project objectives, timelines, and successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of experience leading or supporting complex, large-scale system implementation projects. Experience with enterprise ERP platforms such as Banner (Ellucian), PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar systems is required. Experience with finance system implementations, business process redesign, data migration, and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable. Familiarity with the post-secondary education sector is preferred. A CPA designation (or progress toward completion) and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. |
| Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) | $77,111.09 - $97,005.51 annually |
| Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) | $77,111.09 - $116,899.94 annually (APO - Grade 4) |
| Campus | Lethbridge |
| Employment Group | APO |
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Posting Detail Information
| Open Date | 08/20/2026 |
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| Close Date | 09/27/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Desired Start Date | 10/01/2026 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Employment Equity | The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. |
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