Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 87600
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
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: October 23, 2026
Classification: Finance 4
Salary: ​$3,443.27 to $4,551.21 bi-weekly ($89,869 - $118,787/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, click here.

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 Finance Career Hub for more information.

The Financial Services Branch of Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women provides expertise and leadership in all financial matters affecting the ministries of Arts, Culture and Status of Women and Tourism and Sport. Located in downtown Edmonton, our group of professionals is client-focused, and we deliver our financial services while demonstrating the values of respect, integrity, excellence and accountability.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Financial and Administrative Operations, the Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst is responsible for procurement, contract and payment controls, compliance and accountability.

The Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst is a key Accounting Officer for the Ministry and provides expertise across the full procurement and contracting lifecycle, including approvals, solicitation, contract management, payment and closeout. They ensure effective financial controls and accountability while identifying and implementing process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. The position also supports the review of daily financial transactions related to accounts payable, procurement cards, grants, contracts and expense claims. As the Ministry’s contracting systems expert, the role supports Alberta Purchasing Connection, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Mitigate legal and financial risk exposure by identifying procurement and funding risks and recommending solutions. Identify risk management issues, evaluates and recommends strategies to address emerging issues. Applies discretion and professional judgment to advise on procurement and granting strategies and proposals.
• Develop and deliver training on contract and purchasing principles, policy and procedure to enhance or maintain the procurement capacity of the ministry.
• Examine the ministry's financial operations to provide assurance that the accountability processes in place are adequate.
• Support contract managers in navigating the procurement process, including assisting with reviewing drafted solicitation documents, developing evaluation criteria, reviewing drafted contracts or grant agreements and capturing procurement decisions as required for open and fair competition.
• Prepare or review other payables disclosures as required such as hosting and expenditure disclosures.
• Support staff in completing goods, services and related financial/payment transactions in SAP Ariba, navigating SAP issues and enforcing best practices throughout Ministry.
• Apply professional judgement in following Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Public Sector Accounting Bodies (PSAB) practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in performing reviews.
• Provide cover-off for the Operations Senior Financial Analyst and the Operations Unit Manager.

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

Agility – The successful candidate will have the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations and issues, while making well thought-out recommendations.

Building Collaborative Environments – You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

Creative Problem Solving – Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies.

Drive for Results – Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes and broader organizational needs.

Systems Thinking – You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

Required:

• University Degree in a related field (eg. Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration)

Equivalencies:

• Accounting designation plus 3 years additional related experience.

Assets:

• Detailed knowledge of GoA financial legislation, internal controls, best practices and policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with contract and grant administration, risk management, internal contract frameworks, project management.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills, and proven skills in facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision making.
• Ability to initiate and coordinate work, assess impacts, obtain end results and successfully implement change.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to foster a team environment, and ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of financial operations and financial analysis including GoA legislation and policies and procedures especially the Financial Administration Act, Government Organization Act, Government Accountability Act, and Interpretation Act.
• Proficiency in the entire Microsoft Suite of Office Products and working knowledge of system applications for contract and grant management.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with 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.

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

Term of Employment – Full-Time.

Location – 10405 Jasper Building, Edmonton.

Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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 for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for 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 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact PSC.FTA@gov.ab.ca.