Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 42416

Ministry: Health

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 25, 2023

Classification: Program Services 2

About Us

The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta Health insurance and benefits, health system governance, health care professionals, hospitals and health facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:

Role

The Financial Coordinator provides a financial administrative role and support to Division staff involved in financial roles. Working collaboratively with Division staff, this position provides leadership and guidance in interpreting business area needs relating to procurement, contract and grant policies, processes, procedures, best practices and risk management and relevant financial training. This position assists with reviewing contracts and grants as required before they are signed and supports quality assurance to ensure compliance with policy. The Financial Coordinator assists the DBA for financial analysis and support for emerging and ongoing issues and initiatives assigned by the ADM and Issues & Divisional Coordination Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
A university graduation in a related field (Accounting); no experience required; 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

Required:

• Experience in preparation of procurement documentation is desirable and a knowledge of GoA contracting processes for service procurement practices
• Understanding Privacy and FOIP legislation is essential

Assets:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or 365, SharePoint, ARTS, GAMS
• Extensive knowledge of 1GX, specifically the financial functions to be able to support and train to staff
• Experience in preparation of procurement documentation is desirable and a knowledge of GoA contracting processes for service procurement practices
• Ability to identify problems and apply knowledge to analyze issues and resolve problems or develop alternative solutions
• Strong self-management skills including the ability to prioritize and achieve results effectively in order to respond to numerous, diverse challenges and demands in an environment of shifting priorities in a team environment and with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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 - Takes opportunities to improve work processes
Build Collaborative Environments - Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution
Systems Thinking - Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values
Creative Problem Solving - Explores different work methods and what made projects successful; shares learning

Salary

$2,310.48 to $3,030.81 bi-weekly ($60,303 - $79,104/year)

Notes

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time)

Position Location:

• ATB Place, North Tower, Edmonton. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

Other information:

• Top candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
• This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

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.

Resources for applicants:

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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Veronica Noronha at Veronica.Noronha@gov.ab.ca.

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