Capital Spending Analyst

Government of Alberta View all jobs

  • Edmonton, AB
  • $75,899-104,234 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Information
Job Title: Capital Spending Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 81364
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Classification: Budget Officer 2
Salary: ​$2,907.99 to $3,993.63 bi-weekly ($75,899 - $104,234/year)The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. Financial services include the delivery of financial planning, reporting and operations, as well as ongoing engagement with policy and program areas to provide strategic decision-making support. There are three top leadership priorities that support this One Finance approach: proactively supporting our talent across the finance community; providing collaborative and responsive services to our business partners; and actively engaging in continuous improvement of the way we support each other and do business within our teams and across the entire finance community. 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 for more information.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Capital Spending Analyst plays a key role in the Government of Alberta's (GoA) capital planning and fiscal analysis functions. As the primary point of contact for assigned ministries on capital budgeting and fiscal planning matters, this position facilitates effective collaboration between Treasury Board and Finance and ministry stakeholders.The Analyst provides strategic financial advice and analysis to senior Treasury Board and Finance officials including the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. This support is delivered primarily through high-quality written briefings and analysis of ministries' current and long-term capital plan submissions. The role involves both proactive planning activities and responsive analysis to address emerging issues affecting assigned ministries.As part of a team responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of capital planning and financial management services, the Analyst works closely with ministry representatives to ensure consistent understanding and application of capital planning, fiscal plan budgeting, and forecasting processes. The position also collaborates with colleagues in the Treasury Board Secretariat to provide financial reporting and analysis related to the Fiscal Plan, Capital Plan, Government of Alberta Estimates and fiscal policy.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Compilation and tracking of the Capital Plan, year-end actuals, historical reporting and variance analysis.
  • Assess ministry spending pressures, variance and project progress, providing timely analysis to support capital allocation decisions.
  • Provide advice and support to ministries on capital planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting requirements.
  • Analyze major capital initiatives from a corporate perspective, identifying cross-government implications and risks.
  • Review and analyze capital plan submissions from assigned ministries to ensure alignment with GoA capital planning processes, fiscal policy, and strategic priorities.
  • Evaluate business cases, project proposals, and financial information to identify risks, funding pressures and fiscal impacts.
  • Prepare briefing materials, correspondence and analytical responses for senior officials, including the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance.
  • Contribute financial analysis to materials related to the Fiscal Plan, Capital Plan, Year End Report and Estimates.
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.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.Agility - Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.Build Collaborative Environments - Ability to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.Creative Problem Solving - Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .QualificationsRequired:University graduation in a related field such Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Management plus two years related experience; or equivalent 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:
  • Knowledge and experience of financial administration, accounting and financial reporting for capital assets.
  • Knowledge and experience with budgeting and financial management processes for tangible capital assets, including understanding of processes, challenges and timelines of construction and acquisition of capital assets.
  • Experience working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools and software (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP).
  • Ability to manipulate data sets using Excel.
  • Experience preparing briefing materials and presentations that translate financial data into meaningful information for decision makers.
  • Knowledge of PSAS (Public Sector Accounting Standards) and the ability to interpret PSAS for the monitoring, recording, reporting and interpretation of financial information.
A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns to 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.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesFinal 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.What we offer:
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  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
How To ApplyApplicants 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.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.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 StatementThis 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 .

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