Acute Care Fin Svcs Program Support

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking an Acute Care Financial Services Program Support in Edmonton. You will provide strategic financial analysis and advice to support health ministry priorities, working in a boutique branch liaison with health entities and facilitating policy and reporting tasks.

Ideal candidates have accounting/finance education with 4+ years in public-sector finance, budgeting, forecasting, and cabinet submissions. Hybrid work and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support acute care financial services branch for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal strategy.
• Analyze financial performance, monitor expenditures, and provide recommendations for informed decision-making.
• Prepare Treasury Board submissions, Cabinet materials, and business plans.
• Identify financial risks and mitigation strategies; provide strategic advice to leadership.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with government policies and legislation.
• Coordinate ATI responses and support briefing processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Problem solving

Conceptual skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Business Administration/Economics/Public Administration

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

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Acute Care Financial Services Program Support

Job Information
Job Title: Acute Care Financial Services Program Support
Job Requisition ID:85105
Ministry:Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: September 24, 2026
Classification: Program Service 4
Salary: $3, 148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, click here .

Do you want to know that you’re making Alberta better? After the largest reorganization in the Government of Alberta’s century of history, the Department of Hospital and Surgical Health Services has a unique role that contributes to establishing the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system. The ideal candidate will have a blend of the ability to deliver quality work in a truly fast paced environment and mental resiliency. This role will develop all of your skills and talents, setting you up for your career in the Government of Alberta.

This position resides in the Department of Hospital and Surgical Health Services under the Finance and Capital Planning Division, Acute Care Financial Services Branch.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Working in a boutique financial services branch that specializes in liaising with the health entities (such as Acute Care Alberta, Health Shared Services, and Health Quality Alberta) and has the mandate to identify and solve financial issues. This position provides strategic financial analysis and advice to support priorities for the ministry.

Key Duties include:

• Lead and support acute care financial services branch for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal strategy.
• Analyze financial performance, monitor expenditures, and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare and contribute to Treasury Board submissions, Cabinet materials, business plans, and other executive decision documents.
• Identify financial risks, pressures, and mitigation strategies, and provide strategic advice to leadership.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with government legislation, policies, and accountability requirements.
• Coordinate Access to Information Act (ATI) requests and support executive correspondence and briefing processes.
• Review and assess reports, correspondence, and briefing materials to identify risks and support effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the ministry to support branch priorities and strategic initiatives.

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.

• Systems Thinking: Understands how financial decisions, government priorities, policies, and operational activities are interconnected, and considers the broader impacts of recommendations across the ministry and health system.
• Creative Problem Solving: Analyzes complex financial and operational issues, identifies risks and opportunities, and develops practical, innovative solutions to support business objectives and informed decision-making.
• Drive for Results: Takes ownership of key financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and correspondence deliverables, ensuring accurate, high-quality results are achieved within tight timelines.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging financial pressures, and evolving government requirements while maintaining effective service delivery and supporting organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

University graduation in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

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

Assets:

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Experience providing financial support in a public-sector, government, and/or health-sector environment.
• Experience with operating and capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience contributing to business plans, Treasury Board submissions, Cabinet materials, and corporate reporting.
• Experience in drafting briefing notes and responses to Action Requests.
• Experience with grants, financial compliance, and/or Public-Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience using enterprise-level financial systems and applying internal control or risk-management frameworks.

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.

• 36.25 hours per week
• Location: 26th floor of ATB House (10020 100 street, Edmonton, T5J 0N3)
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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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 Edmund Mendoza at [e-mail] .