Business Services Officer

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 77797

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 6, 2026

Classification: Administration 1

Salary: $2,248.75 to $2,927.24 bi-weekly ($58,692 - $76,400/year)

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for leading the development of the provincial Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta's population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta's population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Services/ Team Lead, Financial Operations, the role supervises administrative staff and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. It oversees daily, monthly, and annual reporting, and leads the preparation and review of financial transactions prior to submission to leadership. The position is also a contact for multi-year forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting for executive management, and supports annual financial audit reviews.

The Business Services Officer supports the delivery of real estate services within the Realty Services Branch (RSB), with responsibilities spanning leasing, acquisitions, sales, and dispositions (ASD). Leasing provides commercial real estate contracts and is responsible for negotiating, documenting, and administering lease transactions to secure space for government operations.

The Business Services Officer coordinates ASD's financial planning activities and maintains financial information related to acquisitions, sales, and dispositions. This includes reporting on results in relation to ASD's annual fiscal targets and business plans.

The primary responsibilities for the Business Services Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of multi-year fiscal plans aligned with RSB's business and operational priorities.
• Coordinating budget estimates, fiscal year-end variance analysis, audit requirements, and financial reporting in compliance with Ministry and Treasury Board guidelines.
• Monitoring and maintaining financial data for RSB's programs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and forecasts.
• Managing fleet vehicle and phone invoicing, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of expenditures in collaboration with Executive Director's Executive Assistant.
• Providing reports to senior and executive leadership, including contractual, financial, and statistical data.
• Ensuring accurate and timely updates to internal RSB's systems and adapt administrative processes to evolving business needs.
• Guiding thepreparation and review of financial transactions, audits, and accruals, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

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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:

• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
• Systems Thinking – Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict.
• Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
• Develop Self and Others – Develops own career and reduces barriers for others.

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

Required:

• One-year certificate in a related field PLUS two years related experience.

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets:

• 2-year diploma in Business Administration.
• Accounting or Finance diploma or experience.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles is necessary along with experience in budget and forecast preparation.
• Supervisory experience.

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton, AB

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate's suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

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.

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 Donna M. Lee