The Budget Coordinator supports organization-wide budget development and is responsible for coordinating the collaborative creation of Strathcona County's rolling multi-year operating and capital budgets. This position delivers comprehensive financial analysis that supports strategic alignment and drives predictive decision making. The role evaluates complex financial information and provides substantiated recommendations to the Financial Planning branch and management to support corporate budgeting and long-term planning processes which help inform recommendations to Executive Team and Council. The role also prepares detailed budget reports for internal and external stakeholders, stays informed on five-year budget initiatives, and regularly participates in budget meetings.This posting is for one temporary full-time position up to 18 months.Key Responsibilities:Support the development and consolidation of departmental multi-year operating and capital budget submissions, ensuring accuracy and consistencySupport analysis and compilation of departmental budget submissions for alignment with strategic goals and operational objectives, resolving inconsistencies where necessaryCoordinate the development and approval of budget amendments including report preparation to support decision makingAdministration of corporate budget applications including requests, enhancements, and process stabilitySupport funding projects for multi-year operating and capital budgets and advising budget owners on available funding sources through the business case intake processLead the annual update and review of the fees, rates and charges schedule and bylaw by developing departmental worksheets and instructions, reviewing submissions, resolving issues, and consolidating updatesSupports financial planning and budget development by administering operating budget change requests, salary and benefit data,



and budget amendments in compliance with provincial legislation and defined timelinesCommunicate operating and capital budget guidelines and procedures, providing training, technical support and troubleshooting for the corporate budget applicationSupport all levels of the organization in budget development by advising and making recommendations to budget ownersQualifications and Skills:Completion of a related degree and a minimum of 3 years of directly related budgeting experience, preferably in a municipal environmentA professional accounting designation (CPA) completed or in progress would be considered an assetUnderstanding of PSAS (Public Sector Accounting Standards)A solid understanding of current regional budget impacts and issues and the ability to translate complex financial data into accessible insights that support forward-looking decision-making across the organizationStrong attention to detail, with the ability to present complex financial content in a clear and accessible wayEffective communication skills to liaise between branches and support cross-functional coordination throughout the organizationAbility to foster a culture of customer service excellence by providing informed and actionable financial and business advice to departmentsAbility to work independently and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulnessProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including technical competency to work with financial information/integrated ERP systems and softwareConditions of Employment:Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record CheckWho We Are:Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.Why Join Strathcona County:Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:Extended health and dental coverageHealth and wellness spending

📌 Budget Coordinator (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Strathcona County
📍 Sherwood Park