Manager, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Finance

Job title: Manager, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Finance

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Finance
Job Requisition ID: 65206
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 18, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($86,609 – $113,859/ year)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 Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis. To learn more about Public Safety and Emergency Services, follow the link to:Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director, Financial Services the Manager, AEMA Finance provides operational leadership and oversight for financial planning, operations and reporting services associated with the AEMA. This position manages a team of professional and technical staff and ensures that the Agency’s financial resource requirements are met by providing budgeting and forecasting processes and services for all program areas within the Agency.The AEMA Executive Team, all business units, and direct reports rely upon this position for leadership, advice, expertise and consultation in relation to financial operations.The Manager leads and coordinates the development of financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and reports within the AEMA according to the timelines and standards identified by the Ministry and GoA. The Manager develops internal operational policies, processes and procedures and ensures that they are aligned to Ministry and GoA policies and standards continually improving divisional compliance. This position is also required to liaise with Ministry Finance. These responsibilities draw on strong organisational, coordination and influencing skills to ensure policies are followed, timelines are met, quality is maintained, and compliance is sustained on an ongoing basis.Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership to and working with Departmental staff on financial monitoring and reporting activities
• Maintaining operational financial policy and process in alignment with ministry and Government of Alberta (GoA) financial requirements
• Providing advice and guidance for financial operations to all AEMA business units as needed
• Managing the ongoing financial operations to ensure they support business operations for the AEMA in accordance with ministry and GOA policies, processes and internal controls
• Leading sound contract management services in accordance with ministry and government policies, procedures and practices
• Overseeing development and performance of AEMA Finance staff
• Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC)

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:
.Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress.Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.Build Collaborative Environments: Ensures all needs are heard and understood. Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.QualificationsRequired:
University degree in a field related to the position such as accounting, business administration, finance, economics, PLUS four years related experience.Equivalency:
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.The successful candidate MUST also have:

• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA)
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Knowledge of human and financial resource management to lead Finance Unit daily operations
• Experience supervising and leading teams

Assets:

• Extensive knowledge of business, financial, operational, planning and accountability processes, including generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls (manual and IT application based), and their application in a government environment (budgets, forecast, audit, procurement contracts)
• Knowledge of GoA approval decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of AEMA programs and services
• Knowledge of the government contracting process, policy and guidelines.
• Familiarity with the Government of Alberta’s Financial Administration Act, Fiscal Responsibility Act, Government Accountability Act, and the Accounting and Financial Control Manual, and Public Sector Accounting Board Standards and other applicable policies (i.e. Treasury Board Directives; Treasury Board Minutes).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to: .NotesTerm of Employment: Permanent Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekLocation: EdmontonPlease be sure to include a cover letter highlighting your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.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 –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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

How To Apply
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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:46:00 GMT

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