Senior Advisor, Project Controls and Financial Management

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta, Infrastructure Ministry, Edmonton, seeks a Senior Advisor for Project Controls and Financial Management. The role leads financial forecasting, governance, and reporting for Alternative Project Delivery projects on a 3-year temporary contract.

You will provide strategic direction, supervise Project Analysts, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize portfolio performance and decision-making. Requires advanced analytics and public-sector financial knowledge.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Economics, Public Administration, Engineering or related field.
• PLUS 4 years progressively responsible.
• Progressively responsible experience in project controls, capital project delivery, portfolio management, financial management, business analysis, and infrastructure planning.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, reporting systems, financial tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of public-sector financial management and reporting practices.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, reporting platforms, and information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategic recommendations regarding financial performance, funding strategies, forecasting methodologies, and project control practices.
• Conducting advanced analysis of project and portfolio performance, financial status, funding pressures, schedule impacts, risks, and emerging issues.
• Preparing executive-level financial and project performance information to support branch, divisional, and ministry decision-making processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve business processes, controls, reporting practices, governance structures, and portfolio performance.
• Establishing and maintaining performance measures and key performance indicators that support effective monitoring of branch objectives and project outcomes.
• Providing oversight and strategic direction regarding project information management and reporting practices across the branch.
• Collaborating with corporate stakeholders and technical resources to develop and enhance systems supporting project controls and portfolio management functions.
• Providing day-to-day work direction, coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to Project Analyst staff. Assigning, coordinating, monitoring, and reviewing work to ensure priorities, timelines, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for issues related to forecasting, reporting, governance, and project controls practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Networking

Collaboration

Forecasting

Education

University degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

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Senior Advisor, Project Controls and Financial Management

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Advisor, Project Controls and Financial Management
Job Requisition ID: JR88232
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (3 year contract)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2026

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.

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.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Alternative Project Delivery (APD), the Senior Advisor, Project Controls and Financial Management provides leadership, expertise, coordination, and strategic advice related to project controls, portfolio forecasting, financial management, performance reporting, governance processes, and project information management for Alternative Project Delivery Branch projects.

The Senior Advisor leads and coordinates cross-functional initiatives involving project delivery teams, finance, procurement, contract administration, consultants, and government stakeholders to advance branch objectives and improve consistency in project controls and financial management practices across the APD portfolio.

The incumbent provides functional supervision, coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership to Project Analyst staff and serves as a key resource supporting executive decision-making related to the planning, delivery, monitoring, and performance of Alternative Project Delivery projects.

The primary responsibilities for the Senior Advisor, Project Controls and Financial Management include, but are not limited to:

• Developing strategic recommendations regarding financial performance, funding strategies, forecasting methodologies, and project control practices.
• Conducting advanced analysis of project and portfolio performance, financial status, funding pressures, schedule impacts, risks, and emerging issues.
• Preparing executive-level financial and project performance information to support branch, divisional, and ministry decision-making processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve business processes, controls, reporting practices, governance structures, and portfolio performance.
• Establishing and maintaining performance measures and key performance indicators that support effective monitoring of branch objectives and project outcomes.
• Providing oversight and strategic direction regarding project information management and reporting practices across the branch.
• Collaborating with corporate stakeholders and technical resources to develop and enhance systems supporting project controls and portfolio management functions.
• Providing day-to-day work direction, coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to Project Analyst staff. Assigning, coordinating, monitoring, and reviewing work to ensure priorities, timelines, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for issues related to forecasting, reporting, governance, and project controls practices.

The successful candidate will have:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning: Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends.

Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.

Develop Networks:Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative: Creates impactful relationships with the right people.

Build Collaborative Environments:Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources.

Drive for Results:Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Economics, Public Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• PLUS 4 years progressively responsible.

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:

• Progressively responsible experience in project controls, capital project delivery, portfolio management, financial management, business analysis, and infrastructure planning.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, reporting systems, financial tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of public-sector financial management and reporting practices.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, reporting platforms, and information management systems.

This position is a Temporary, full-time role (3-year contract) with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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 contactJane Mcewen at [e-mail] .