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Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

About Us
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service .
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance and Senior Financial Officer you will provide strategic direction for all financial planning activities and services including strategies, practices and policies to enable the ministry to meet complex fiscal challenges and business plan objectives. As a key advisor you will provide expert financial and strategic advice to support informed decision making, fiscal sustainability and accountability. This role is responsible for the oversight of business planning and corporate reporting ensuring alignment between financial planning, ministry business plan, Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions and corporate reporting requirements.



You will be accountable for the oversight of a multi-billion-dollar operating and capital budget, as well as restricted grants and contracts. Your excellent communication and influence will be needed to build strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners. You have experience leading high-performing teams accountable for fiscal oversight.

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background that includes significant related senior financial management leadership experience. You bring a strong understanding of financial planning, oversight of large, complex budgets and strong fiduciary experience. You bring demonstrated experience leading complex financial strategy planning, as well as an ability to work effectively with stakeholders to manage diverse expectations and interests. You can demonstrate the ability to collaborate and influence change across multiple areas without direct authority.

A respected leader, you have a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of multidisciplinary finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. A related degree is preferred; a master’s degree is desirable.

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 annually)

Notes
This chance is available to fill as a permanent appointment or on a two-year temporary basis.

This is also available on an interchange basis, as outlined in the Alberta Interchange directive.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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📌 Executive Director, Financial Planning (Alberta)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Alberta