The Financial Services department prepares and administers the annual budget and revised estimates, prepares annual audited financial statements and manages short and long-term financing requirements including banking services. The department includes four distinct groups: Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing and Benefits.

Accounting: This group is responsible for all payment processing activities, government grants and other revenues, and training and support to schools for non-Board and school council funds activities.

Payroll: This group is responsible for all aspects of employee payments and the maintenance of vacation and absence information in compliance with legislation, policy and collective agreements.

Procurement and Payments: This group is responsible for all aspects in the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for schools and service departments in a timely, effective and cost-efficient manner.