Senior Manager, Capital Financials

OverviewJob Title: Senior Manager, Capital FinancialsJob Requisition ID: 73097Ministry: Education and ChildcareLocation: EdmontonFull TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: OngoingScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: January 19, 2026Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1Salary: $4,167.18 to $5,685.80 bi-weekly ($108,763.98 - $148,399.38 per year)The Alberta Public Service (APS) is aligning financial services under a One Finance approach, including financial planning, reporting, and operations, with ongoing engagement to support policy and program areas. The Finance community priorities focus on talent development, collaborative services for business partners, and continuous improvement of processes across the finance organization.To learn more about the Government of Alberta finance community, visit the Finance Career Hub for information.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Ministry of Education and Childcare seeks a Senior Manager, Capital Financials. Alberta Education, with input from Alberta Infrastructure, reviews school board submissions for new building and renovation projects to determine capital funding priorities as part of the Alberta Government capital plan. Alberta Education develops policies for planning the school facilities capital program, maintenance and renewal, lease support, and modular classroom programs. Capital Planning provides leadership to school boards, francophone authorities and charter school societies to deliver new facilities and upgrade capital infrastructure. Capital Planning representatives develop the scope of work for capital approvals and coordinate with Alberta Infrastructure to ensure projects are managed in line with government policy and standards.Senior Manager, Capital FinancialsThe Senior Manager, Capital Financials leads a team delivering financial planning and program support services to stakeholders inside and outside the ministry. This position is accountable for all Education financial reporting related to the multi-billion-dollar School Building Program. It also directs development and implementation of departmental financial policies and internal controls, provides guidance on complex financial and accounting policies, and resolves policy issues affecting program operations.Job ResponsibilitiesEnsures the division has effective capital financial policies and controls to comply with legislation, regulations, government-wide policies and best practices.Directs the development, implementation and management of divisional capital finance tools, policies, internal controls and reporting.Ensures the effective and efficient delivery of capital financial services to relevant branches to meet their goals as outlined in the department business plan.Provides advice on financial issues related to the school capital plan, maintenance and renewal, leasing, modular programs, or other capital matters.Develops and leads effective teams through direction, mentoring, learning and skill development, and plans to meet future HR needs.Leads a team that supports multiple sectors in the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division, collaborating with Treasury Board and Finance and Infrastructure.Provides leadership and expertise to cross-ministry projects and programs, including recommendations to executive management.Your Work Environment: A collaborative team environment with support, value, and work-life balance.Competencies and QualificationsAPS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors essential to serving Albertans. Be prepared to demonstrate these during the recruitment process. This link will help you understand the competencies.Drive For ResultsWorks to remove barriers to outcomes, foresees challenges, and aligns solutions with the organization’s mission.AgilityAdapts to changing priorities, supports others, and explains the impact of change on roles.Systems ThinkingConsiders broader context, risks, and policy environment in planning and strategy.Develop NetworksBuilds relationships with diverse stakeholders and ensures needs are represented and understood.QualificationsRequired:A university degree in a related field, with seven years of progressively responsible experience.Related experience or university education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.AssetsExperience with program-level capital financial management, tracking, and reporting.Experience with school facilities capital funding policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.Experience with capital planning priorities and processes for the provincial education system.Extensive experience supervising and mentoring staff and developing capacity.Experience in project management and program development initiatives.Knowledge of applicable legislation and guidelines (Education Act, various regulations, and related policies).Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. See https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standardsNotesA cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications is required and will be used to assess communication capabilities. Include dates for all education and work experience, and indicate whether work experience is casual, part-time or full-time.This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta. Travel may be required.What We OfferWorking for the Alberta Public ServiceManagement Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)Alberta Public Service BenefitsProfessional learning and developmentResearch Alberta Public Service Careers toolPositive workplace culture and work-life balanceLeadership and mentorship programsHow To ApplyClick on the “Apply Now” button. Applicants should provide information that demonstrates how qualifications meet the requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. Apply online at the Government of Alberta job site. See job application resources for more information. If needed, have credentials evaluated by IQAS or a Canadian credential evaluator. Include assessment certificates as part of your application.Closing Statement: This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification. We thank all applicants for their interest. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, contact the PSC.FTA@gov.ab.ca. If the competition is closed, check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for current opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr