Budget Analyst (Budget Officer 2)

Job Information

Job Title: Budget Analyst (Budget Officer 2 - Talent Pool)

Ministry: Various

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 10, 2026

Classification: Budget Officer 2

Salary: $2,977.79 to $4,089.48 bi-weekly ($77,720 - $106,735 per year)

The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. This competition will be used to fill a variety of positions at the Budget Officer 2 classification level across the Government of Alberta. To learn more about the Government of Alberta finance community and how you can make a positive difference in the lives of Albertans, we encourage you to visit our Finance Career Hub for more information.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. The Talent Pool will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities. Applicants not initially selected for interview may be contacted for future positions as they become available.

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your financial planning and analytical skills to work? Do you thrive in a high-pace, innovative focused environment? If so, this opportunity may be right for you!

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is looking for strategic financial thinkers to fill current and future Budget Officer 2 opportunities.

Budget Analyst (Budget Officer 2)

You will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, coordination and monitoring of budgets. This involves the assembly, review and analysis of revenue and expenditure plans as well as the preparation of appropriate background information in support of recommendations for use by the Executive Team, Deputy Minister and the Minister.

General Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Providing comprehensive financial planning, forecasting projections, budgeting analysis and consulting services to ensure the needs of your assigned portfolio are met.
• Coordinating the preparation of short and long-term fiscal analysis and supporting submission to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.
• Preparing and/or monitoring quarterly and monthly forecasts, playing a consultative role to assigned portfolio and making recommendations regarding fiscal planning.
• Analyzing and reporting on variances to senior management and developing management reports to assist Ministry representatives and stakeholders in their financial decisions.

As the successful candidate you will establish and maintain solid ongoing working relationships within the organization and across government. You must also be able to demonstrate highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal skills, ability to research, as well as advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of financial planning concepts and demonstrated ability to conduct financial analysis are critical to success. Preparation of timely and accurate briefing materials, reports, and management briefing documents are also key to success in this role.

Apply now on the Government of Alberta Budget Officer 2 Talent Pool!

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: .

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

Drive for Results – You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments – You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Self and Others – Desire to invest in the development of long-term capability of self and others.

Systems Thinking – Ability to consider the whole system and recognize links between everything from the complex network of global to departmental priorities. Set goals within the context of long-term outcomes and broad perspectives.

Qualifications

Required

University graduation in a related field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Management plus two years related experience; or equivalency as described below.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience which includes as a minimum, completion of a recognized applied accounting degree or diploma program.

Assets

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience preparing briefing materials and presentations that translate financial data into meaningful information for decision makers.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial administration, monitoring, projecting, costing, and budgeting concepts.
• Experience in leading the preparation and overseeing complex budget forecast submissions within a large organization.
• Experience working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools, and software (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP) and ability to manipulate data sets using Excel.
• Knowledge of PSAS (Public Sector Accounting Standards) and the ability to interpret PSAS for the monitoring, recording, reporting and interpretation of financial information.
• Experience using Fiscal Amounts Tracking Sheet (FATS).

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Please also clearly outline your educational credentials, including the type of credential obtained (e.g., Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate) and the field of study.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .

Notes

This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies at the Budget Officer Level 2 classifications in various locations across Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. If documentation is requested from an applicant, out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested from the province they reside in.

What We Offer

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How To Apply

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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.

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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.

Applicants not initially selected for interview may be contacted for future positions as they become available.

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