Senior Capital Planner

Job Title: Senior Capital Planner Job Requisition ID: 79063 Ministry: Children and Family Services 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 29, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774.65 - $104,572.78/year) The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect and to effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults. The ministry also invests in community‑based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters and programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence and abuse. Are you a strategic planner who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure, finance, and public service delivery? Children and Family Services is seeking a Senior Capital Planner to lead the development and delivery of the ministry’s accommodation capital plan—ensuring facilities that support vulnerable children, youth and families are safe, sustainable and aligned with future service needs. Reporting to the Director, Accommodations, Capital Planning and Administration, this role provides end‑to‑end leadership across the capital planning lifecycle. You will guide long‑term facility planning, lead annual capital submissions, and provide strategic oversight of accommodation projects to ensure alignment with approved scope, budget, timelines and outcomes. As the ministry’s primary liaison with Treasury Board and Finance and a key partner to Infrastructure and Corporate Finance, you will deliver evidence‑based analysis, sound advice and clear recommendations that support informed decision‑making at the executive level. Key Responsibilities Lead ministry-wide capital planning and budgeting: coordinate the annual capital plan, STIP and capital equipment budgets, and quarterly fiscal updates; review, analyse and prioritise capital project submissions to support decision-making. Assess, evaluate and prioritise capital project proposals: analyze and score internal and external (including unsolicited) capital proposals using established criteria; prepare recommendations, scoring reports and capital submission documentation. Develop and maintain the capital planning framework: research current and future capital needs, maintain scoring tools and processes, identify policy or process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen transparency and consistency. Provide strategic oversight across the capital project lifecycle: support early project definition and provide oversight during implementation by monitoring scope, budget, schedule, risks and alignment with approved business cases and funding. Lead the Unsolicited Proposal (USP) process and capital grants: manage review and development of USP submissions, liaise with partners and INFRA, prepare capital grant documentation and monitor funded projects for compliance and performance. Build partnerships and support governance and reporting: collaborate with Corporate Finance, INFRA, Treasury Board and Finance, NGOs and internal stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports and updates to support governance, accountability and continuous improvement. Competencies Systems Thinking : takes a holistic, long‑term view of organisational goals by anticipating impacts, integrating stakeholder perspectives and aligning actions with APS values; identifies opportunities for collaboration and works across areas to address complex challenges and achieve sustainable outcomes. Creative Problem Solving : proactively identifies root causes of complex issues and seeks diverse perspectives; improves systems and processes by drawing on insights, resources and expertise from across the organisation and community; engages others in constructive dialogue, encouraging debate and idea generation to develop practical, risk‑aware solutions. Build Collaborative Environment : proactively fosters strong partnerships across functions by encouraging open communication, shared problem‑solving and broad thinking; anticipates and addresses potential conflicts early, removes barriers to progress and promotes collaboration, mutual respect and shared ownership of outcomes while recognising and valuing others’ contributions. Drive for Results : takes accountability for outcomes by setting and monitoring performance standards, using available data and feedback to assess progress and adjust actions; accepts responsibility for results, including indirect impacts, and remains focused on achieving goals aligned with APS direction and the best interests of Albertans, even when decisions are challenging or not immediately supported. Qualifications University graduation in a related field (e.g. Interior Design/Architecture, Finance, Business, Economics, etc.) plus four years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. Project Management Professional certification is a strong preference. Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. Assets Demonstrated experience in capital planning, budget management, project scope development and project/contract management within a government or large public‑sector environment; space planning experience is an asset, and AutoCAD proficiency is considered an advantage. Strong knowledge of government capital planning, budgeting and decision‑making processes, including working within established policies, standards and approvals frameworks. Proven ability to collaborate and build effective relationships with senior ministry leadership, central agencies (e.g., Treasury Board and Finance), Infrastructure, Corporate Finance and external partner agencies to advance capital projects and resolve issues. Experience engaging with non‑government organisations and external stakeholders to assess proposals, gather operational requirements, provide guidance and support effective capital project submissions. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to This competition is for one permanent full‑time position available. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. Hours of Work This position works Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours a week. Location Edmonton, Alberta Travel Requirement This role requires at least 25% travel across the province. Therefore, if shortlisted a valid driver’s licence and driver’s abstract would be required. The final candidate for this position will undergo appropriate pre‑employment checks and provide suitable security screening. 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. Application Requirements Include a cover letter outlining your experience that aligns with this position. Include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience in your résumé; indicate whether your work experience is casual, part‑time or full‑time. Complete all pre‑screening questions. Be advised that your current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references. 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 visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information. In your résumé, 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. 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 recognised 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 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 Dawn Bradbury at #J-18808-Ljbffr