ED, Budget Development & Planning

Job title: ED, Budget Development & Planning

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Executive Directors, Budget Development & Planning (2 positions)
Requisition ID: 65626
Ministry: Treasury Board and Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open
Closing Date: January 7, 2025
Classification: Executive Manager 1About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance focuses on accountability, financial management, controllership, and human resource administration, as well as regulates Alberta’s financial, insurance, pensions sectors.The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Division in Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) leads the development of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) annual budget. TBS leads the quarterly process through which in-year budget adjustments are made. TBS undertakes information gathering, synthesis and analysis to support Treasury Board’s fiscal and general management decisions for the GoA. TBS is also accountable for the development of major fiscal documents and supporting evidence-based fiscal decision-making under the Financial Administration Act and the Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act. The division is accountable for secretariat support to Treasury Board.For further information, visit our ministry website:There are currently 2 vacancies for this role and this competition will be used to fill both vacancies.Role
Reporting to the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Treasury Board Secretariat, the Executive Director, Budget Development and Planning will provide strategic leadership and policy advice to the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Deputy Minister and Treasury Board Committee on ministry budgets and related policy issues. Strategic leadership will be key to delivering an effective framework for financial accountability and stewardship in a complex business environment. The Executive Director will provide advice on complex issues and will consult with senior management and internal stakeholders to present timely, accurate and informed recommendations to the Minister. In addition, the Executive Director will attend meetings and present advice and recommendations to the Treasury Board Committee. A key component of the role will be coaching a management team as they work with ministries to develop, implement and improve overall budget and business planning processes. The Executive Director will need to build and maintain effective relationships with ministry senior officials to promote strong accountability practices and contribute to initiatives which will enhance the budget and fiscal planning process to support the corporate goals of the government.Qualifications
As the successful candidate, you have extensive related senior management experience in developing budgets and business planning frameworks along with deep knowledge of financial planning and accountability processes in a large, complex organization. You have a successful track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders, informing high-level decision makers, managing politically sensitive issues and supporting your team through effective change management. As a strong communicator you know how to adjust your message to suit the audience at hand and distill information down to its essential components. You are an agile, strategic and performance driven leader who is committed to mentoring and building the capacity of your teams. You have demonstrated success managing complex issues with budgets, programs and policies. An understanding of government spending and process will be key to your success in this role. A related business degree is required, and a recognized accounting designation is strongly preferred.Salary
$5,082.46 – $6,679.30 bi-weekly ($132,652 – $174,329 annually)Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview –
• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:

• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.How to Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit to learn more about and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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.Resources for applicants:It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the for more information.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at .If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:18 GMT

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