Budget Development and Planning Manager

Role Responsibilities

Are you a Budget and Financial planning professional with a passion for public sector financial management? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment and providing support to business partners? If so, we have an opportunity for you to promote fiscal discipline in support of the government’s fiscal targets, and to work closely with ministries to deliver on the commitments the government has made to Albertans.
 

Budget Development and Planning Managers support the efficient and effective delivery of government services. As a Budget Development and Planning Manager, you will apply your understanding of program budget and policy issues facing government ministries as you review their proposed spending and business plans. Reporting to the Director, you will also monitor how those plans are implemented, including the review of quarterly budget updates and year-end results.
 

In this role, you have the opportunity to explore the Government of Alberta decision-making process, support budget development and work directly with senior leaders and government officials from across the organization. You will see how your work contributes and the impact it has for Albertans. This role provides opportunities to develop into leadership roles within Treasury Board and Finance as well as across the greater Finance Community due to the breadth of experience you will gain.
 

As a member of the Budget Development and Planning Team, you will experience a commitment to supporting each other and collective success. You will gain exposure to multiple client ministries creating a broad view of operations and programs from across government providing fresh experiences and opportunities to learn.
 

We will provide you with a supportive and diverse environment, as well as work-life balance and the opportunity to grow. Our roles are rewarding and interesting. No two days will be the same! Your strong financial background, positive attitude and self-driven approach will make you the ideal fit.
 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

The following competencies you have developed will support your success. These include:
 

Drive for Results - Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Systems Thinking - Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across inter-related areas and factors this into planning.
Creative Problem Solving - Required having the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
Develop Networks - Must be able to proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

A university degree in Business or a related field such as Finance, Economics, or Public Administration, supplemented by four years of related experience in the provincial budget and financial planning process, or in public administration is preferred. 
An accounting designation would be an asset in this role.
 

To be successful, you will require a good understanding of public policy objectives and the government's fiscal framework and fiscal plan. A solid understanding of accounting concepts and government’s fiscal and financial legislation (e.g. Financial Administration Act, Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, Appropriation act(s) is paramount.
 

Excellent communication skills are required, as well as strong technical and analytical skills and the ability to deal effectively with elected and senior government officials.
 

A cover letter that demonstrates how your education and work experience make you the ideal candidate for the job is required.
 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Final Candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening. Candidates may be asked to complete a written assessment. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower levels across the Government of Alberta.
 

Positions will be located in the Federal building located at 9820 107 St NW, Edmonton.
 

These are full-time permanent positions working 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.