Budget Development and Planning Manager

Role Responsibilities

The Budget Development and Reporting (BDP) branch within the Treasury Board Secretariat division (TBS) of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is at the center of the Alberta government’s fiscal planning. We provide advice to senior leadership which can influence policy direction, and work on a variety of issues that directly affect Alberta’s financial future.

Reporting to a Director, the BDP Manager acts as the primary liaison between Treasury Board Secretariat and assigned ministries on fiscal matters, preparing concise, high-quality briefings for senior officials and the Minister on current and multi-year spending issues and related policy proposals.

Work is both proactive and responsive, requiring awareness of internal and external developments to provide timely analysis, context and advice, and often involves highly confidential and sensitive information related to government fiscal decisions, including policy proposals or workforce adjustments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing timely and accurate analysis and recommendations for fiscal planning decisions.
• Assisting in the coordination and development of the annual Fiscal Plan (the budget), quarterly reports, and the annual Estimates. As required, BDP Managers also assist with Supplementary Estimates, Accountable Advances and ministry business planning.
• Developing and maintaining ministry contacts and providing support as the primary liaison with relevant ministries on the fiscal planning process, fiscal framework, accounting issues and other processes.
• Participating in preparation of communication materials, both external and internal, ensuring fiscal implications are communicated accurately.

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.

Systems Thinking – Ability to consider the whole system and recognize links between everything from global complexities to departmental priorities, within the context of immediate to longer-term outcomes and broad perspectives.

Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing environment.

Develop Networks – Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments – Lead and contribute to the conditions that encourage collaborative work to achieve outcomes.

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

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Economics supplemented by a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in financial services is required.

The following would be considered assets:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Policy development experience
• Experience in government budget development and Legislative Assembly processes

Equivalencies may be considered:  

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Please submit a cover letter outlining your related experience to help us better understand how well your qualifications relate to this role.

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

Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building

Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday (In office).

Final candidates for these positions will be asked to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.

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. 

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies

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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.