Financial Analyst/ Claims and Financial Officer/ Senior Claims and Financial Officer (PS2, PS3, PS4)

Job Information
Job Title: Financial Analyst/ Claims and Financial Officer/ Senior Claims and Financial Officer (PS2, PS3, PS4)
Job Requisition ID: 88877
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 10, 2027
Classification: Program Services 2, Program Services 3 and Program Services 4
Salary:

• Program Services 2: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 biweekly ($66,884.12 to $87,736.19)
• Program Services 3: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 biweekly ($76,613.68 to $100,492.57)
• Program Services 4: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 biweekly ($82,168.02 to $107,710.00)

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.

Ministry of Advanced Education

 

Responsible for an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable and high-quality education for Albertans.

Prepare Albertans for lifelong success through education by:

• Approving programs of study
• Funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers
• Providing financial aid for learners
• Registering and certifying apprentices
• Supporting academic research and innovation

Our programs and services are driven by three outcomes:

• Albertans have the education and skills required to secure rewarding careers in the current and future labour market.
• Alberta’s adult learning system is accountable, coordinated and innovative, providing high-quality education to meet the evolving needs of learners and society.
• Alberta’s economy and communities are strengthened by post-secondary institutions, designated trades and professional regulatory bodies.

 

For more information about the programs, services, and initiatives offered by Advanced Education, please visit, Advanced Education | Alberta.ca. Information about private career colleges is available at Private career colleges | Alberta.ca.

Role Responsibilities

These positions support the financial oversight and administration of Alberta’s private career college sector. The positions work with private career colleges, students, and other stakeholders to support financial security, student claims and the Student Protection Fund, while ensuring financial processes align with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and financial practices.

Senior Claims and Financial Officer – Program Services 4

The Senior Claims and Financial Officer provides financial oversight and operations leadership for financial processes within the private career college sector. The position oversees financial security and student claims processes, provides advice on complex financial issues, supports regulatory and policy development related to the Student Protection Fund, and supervises the Claims and Financial Officer and Financial Analyst positions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight of financial security, student tuition refunds and the Student Protection Fund, including financial tracking, controls and reporting.
• Oversee student claims and work with private career colleges and students to resolve complex financial and compliance issues.
• Investigate complex financial and accounting issues, analyze options and provide advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the development of policies, procedures and regulatory changes related to financial oversight and the Student Protection Fund.
• Supervise the Claims and Financial Officer and Financial Analysts and provide oversight of financial processes, claims and escalated issues.

Claims and Financial Officer – Program Services 3

The Claims and Financial Officer administers student claims and related financial processes for the private career college sector. The position works directly with students and private career colleges to process financial security claims, resolve concerns and support the development and administration of the Student Protection Fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the intake and processing of student claims, including clarifying claim information, verifying documentation and supporting tuition refund processes.
• Apply administrative fairness and sound judgement when addressing student claims, complaints and concerns.
• Work with private career colleges to communicate and action financial security claims and financial obligations.
• Maintain financial tracking related to student tuition refunds and the Student Protection Fund and support financial integrity and audit requirements.
• Investigate financial and accounting issues and support the development of operational policies and procedures related to financial oversight.

Financial Analyst – Program Services 2

The Financial Analyst administers financial security processes for the private career college sector. The position works with private career colleges and financial-sector stakeholders to track financial security obligations, maintain accurate financial records and support the financial operations of the Student Protection Fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Securities Tracking and Annual Revenue Reporting System (STARRS) and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Track annual tuition revenue and financial security requirements and prepare correspondence regarding financial obligations.
• Work with private career colleges, banks and insurance companies to communicate and address financial security requirements and claims.
• Maintain financial tracking and support compliance reviews, financial integrity and audit requirements.
• Investigate financial or accounting issues and support the development of policies and procedures related to financial oversight.

The Job Description for Senior Claims and Financial Officer – Program Services 4 is provided for further details on this position.
The Job Description for Claims and Financial Officer – Program Services 3 is provided for further details on this position.
The Job Description for Financial Analyst – Program Services 2 is provided for further details on this position.

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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess financial and accounting issues, analyze information, identify risks and develop practical solutions. This includes resolving financial security and claims-related issues and, at the senior level, providing recommendations on complex matters.
  
• Drive for Results: Ability to manage financial processes and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, financial integrity and timely service. Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows issues through to resolution.
• Agility: Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, emerging financial issues and varying stakeholder needs while exercising sound judgement and adapting approaches when required.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Ability to establish effective working relationships with private career colleges, students, financial institutions, colleagues and other stakeholders to address financial requirements and resolve issues collaboratively.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand the connections between financial processes, legislation, regulations, policies, program requirements and stakeholder impacts when making decisions or providing advice.

Qualifications

Program Services 4

University graduation in 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:

• Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a financial operations, compliance or oversight environment.
• Experience with financial controls, compliance reviews, audit requirements and financial reporting.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, and the principles of administrative fairness to complex financial or operational matters.
• Experience supervising staff and providing financial advice and recommendations to senior leadership.

 

Program Services 3

University graduation in a related field plus 2 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

• Experience reviewing, assessing or processing financial claims, refunds or similar financial transactions.
• Experience applying accounting principles and financial controls in a program or operational environment.
• Experience applying administrative fairness when assessing claims, complaints or complex client matters.
• Experience with financial tracking, compliance reviews and/or audit documentation.

 Program Services 2

University graduation in a related field; 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.

 

Assets

• Experience with financial tracking, reconciliation, reporting or maintaining financial records.
• Experience working with financial security instruments and/or financial institutions, such as banks or insurance companies.
• Experience maintaining financial information in databases or financial tracking systems.
• Experience supporting financial compliance reviews and/or audit documentation.

 

Please include a cover letter that outlines how your experience aligns to the role and qualifications in the job posting.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

These are three (3) permanent full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

These positions are located in Edmonton.

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:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
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.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources 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 also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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 Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca.