JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74154
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (6 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 30, 2025
Classification: Finance 1
Salary: $29.87 to $38.82 Hourly
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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Two-year diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Management or other related field related field plus 2 years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Equivalency: Directly related education considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

Assets:

• Working knowledge of ERP-Employee Resource Systems (such as SAP)
• Good understanding of computer applications such as MS Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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

This is a great opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in finance services!
The Financial Analyst supports the operations and growth of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction by contributing to financial operations and reporting functions, vacation coverage, retirement transitions, and assisting the supervisor with ad hoc tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end period close and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate with program areas and other ministry staff to prepare inter-ministry transfers and journal entries, and gather information required for financial statements.
• Support the Accounting Officer (AO) function to ensure daily transactions comply with applicable acts, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of public disclosures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist with other financial services activities such as grant payments, contract payments, and preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts.