Financial Services Specialist

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 34897

Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Wage

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary, December 29, 2023

Scope: Open

Closing Date: April 19, 2023

Classification: Finance 1

**About Us**:
Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The ministry also provides oversight for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

The staff members of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee are committed to the provision of high quality services to Albertans. Activities performed enable the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee to provide services, tools and supports for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families.

Information regarding the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee can be found by visiting our website at:
**Role**:
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee Branch, located in downtown Edmonton has a temporary opportunity for an individual to join our Financial Services Team. If you are up for a challenge and have strong analytical and organizational skills, this job may be for you.

The Financial Services Specialist is responsible for the daily review and verification of a wide range of accounting entries ensuring that actions and decisions are made within policies and guidelines. You will acquire knowledge in all positions in Financial, as well as play a key part in training new employees.

Working with the Financial Services Supervisor, you will develop new processes and procedures to improve efficiency and maximize financial controls. You will provide business expertise and advise staff in areas of financial controls as well as perform verification reviews, payment processing, and calculations.

As a Financial Services Specialist, you must:

- Prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Achieve goals, deliver results, and meet deadlines
- Use analytical thinking and creative problem-solving technique
- Have excellent communication skills
- Exercise professional judgment in decision making
- Be able to work independently and work well within a team
- Have advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Two-year diploma in a related field plus 2 years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

**Equivalency**: Directly related education considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience

**Assets**:

- Experience performing financial calculations and accounting entries is an asset.
- Experience in a banking environment.

Please provide a cover letter that demonstrates your skills and abilities related to the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviours 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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Creative Problem Solving**: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.

**Agility**: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.

**Drive for Results**: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.

**Building Collaborative Environments**: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.

**Developing Networks**: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.

**Salary**:
$29.42 to $38.25 per hour

**Notes**:
36.25 Hours of work per week

A cover letter demonstrating your strong communication your skills and abilities relevant to this role is required. Applications without cover letter will not be accepted.

What we offer:

- Comprehensive benefits plan:

- Pension plan:

- Health Spending Account:

- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government at the same or lower classification.

**How To Apply**:
Applicants are advised

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