Financial Compliance Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Financial Compliance Analyst

Ministry: Elections Alberta

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary Salaried ending on or before March 31, 2026

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Classification: Finance 1E

Salary: $2,230.23 to $2,899.15 bi-weekly or $58,209.00 to $75,667.81 annually

About Us

Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. We administer the Election Act and the provincial electoral process in this province. Our mission is to serve Albertans as an independent election management body committed to the administration of modern, transparent, and accessible democratic processes that ensure the integrity and enhance the value of Alberta’s electoral system.

Role Responsibilities

Join our Financial Compliance team responsible for monitoring the financial activities of political participants, including registration, contribution and expense reporting, and financial disclosure to ensure compliance with the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (EFCDA) and other relevant legislation.

You will use your strong analytical skills to examine financial reports and conduct thorough assessments, including in-depth reviews of financial activity to ensure compliance in accordance with legislation. You will monitor and track financial submissions and deadlines, assess crucial documentation, and identify issues of non-compliance. You will also intervene as necessary to ensure alignment with governing legislation and Elections Alberta policies. When issues arise, you will use your excellent communication skills to engage with political participants and your team to resolve issues and prevent non-compliance.

You will actively engage with political entities to educate, inform, and answer questions, to ensure they have the information they need to comply with all Election Finance legislation. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and implementation of new resources, incorporating legislative changes, technological advancements, and improvements in processes, forms, and educational materials.

Qualifications

To move forward in this opportunity, your application must include a cover letter that clearly outlines how your education and previous work experience relates to the qualifications and requirements for this position. 

• Post-secondary degree in business, commerce or related field.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail to identify issues of non-compliance. 
• Tact and diplomacy, and the ability to apply professional judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of participants, in a non-partisan manner.
• Advanced skills in Power BI, Excel, Word and computerized accounting and database programs, and a willingness to adapt to and learn new technologies.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: 1st Choice Benefits Package and Health Spending Account
• Pension: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our Hybrid Work Program
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our Hours of Work Averaging Arrangement

Notes

Please note: This is a temporary salaried position ending on or before March 31, 2026

This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Police Information Check. We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.