Business Services Officer

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta, Infrastructure, Edmonton AB, is seeking a Business Services Officer to supervise administrative staff and ensure accuracy in financial transactions. The role oversees multi-year fiscal plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for ASD and related programs.

The successful candidate will coordinate ASD's financial planning activities, manage invoicing and data updates, and provide leadership in audits, accruals, and finance operations.

Qualifications

• 2-year diploma in Business Administration
• Accounting or Finance diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of real estate transactions
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles with budget and forecast preparation
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of multi-year fiscal plans aligned with RSB's priorities
• Coordinate budget estimates, year-end variance analysis, audit requirements, and financial reporting
• Monitor and maintain financial data for RSB's programs with approved budgets and forecasts
• Manage fleet vehicle and phone invoicing, ensure accurate tracking and reporting
• Provide reports to senior and executive leadership with contractual, financial, and statistical data
• Ensure updates to internal RSB systems and adapt processes to evolving needs
• Guide preparation and review of financial transactions, audits, and accruals

Skills

Real estate transactions

Accounting/financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Supervisory experience

Competencies: Creative problem solving

Competencies: Agility

Competencies: Systems thinking

Competencies: Build collaboration

Education

2-year diploma in Business Administration

Accounting or Finance diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Business Services Officer
Job Requisition ID: JR77802
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2026
Classification: Administration 1
Salary: $2,316.22 to $3,015.06/bi-weekly ($60,453 - $78,693/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, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.
The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Reporting to the Manager, Business Services/ Team Lead, Financial Operations, the role supervises administrative staff and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. It oversees daily, monthly, and annual reporting, and leads the preparation and review of financial transactions prior to submission to leadership. The position is also a contact for multi-year forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting for executive management, and supports annual financial audit reviews.

The Business Services Officer supports the delivery of real estate services

within the Realty Services Branch (RSB), with responsibilities spanning leasing, acquisitions, sales, and dispositions (ASD). Leasing provides commercial real estate contracts and is responsible for negotiating, documenting, and administering lease transactions to secure space for government operations.

The Business Services Officer coordinates ASD's financial planning activities and maintains financial information related to acquisitions, sales, and dispositions. This includes reporting on results in relation to ASD's annual fiscal targets and business plans.

The primary responsibilities for the Business Services Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of multi-year fiscal plans aligned with RSB's business and operational priorities
• Coordinating budget estimates, fiscal year-end variance analysis, audit requirements, and financial reporting in compliance with Ministry and Treasury Board guidelines
• Monitoring and maintaining financial data for RSB's programs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and forecasts
• Managing fleet vehicle and phone invoicing, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of expenditures in collaboration with Executive Director's Executive Assistant
• Providing reports to senior and executive leadership, including contractual, financial, and statistical data
• Ensuring accurate and timely updates to internal RSB's systems and adapt administrative processes to evolving business needs
• Guiding the preparation and review of financial transactions, audits, and accruals, ensuring compliance and accuracy

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.

• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight
• Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change
• Systems Thinking –Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals
• Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict
• Drive for Results – Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges
• Develop Self and Others – Develops own career and reduces barriers for others
• 2-year diploma in Business Administration
• Accounting or Finance diploma or experience
• Knowledge of real estate transactions
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles is necessary along with experience in budget and forecast preparation
• Supervisory experience

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
Location: Edmonton AB
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 we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Kemi Adebola at [e-mail]