Regional Forecasting Specialist

Important messages

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking an individual to join our team. WD is routinely ranked as one of the Best Place to Work according to the Public Service Employee Survey, and we have been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers in 2020. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Western Canadians, you want to work here.

We are looking for people who think independently, has great attention to detail, work creatively and enjoy working in a team environment to support the priorities of the department.

As a Regional Finance Specialist, you will be challenged to provide financial analysis, reporting, advice and assistance to senior executives, management and staff in Alberta region at Western Economic Diversification. Additionally you will also be responsible for monitoring the operation of regional financial systems to ensure accuracy and advises regional managers on the use of these systems for the purposes of budgetary reporting and control.

Work environment

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to develop and diversify the economy of Western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the West.

WD is recognized as one of Alberta’s top employers because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, WD employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose WD:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group.
or
• Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant* Experience in assisting in the design and preparation of budgets, conducting financial analysis and policy interpretations, preparing reports and written assessments and recommendations.
• Significant* Experience in working in a multi-system environment: using an enterprise or an organization financial system in combination with one or more other applications, systems or programs to produce financial analysis, reports and/or presentations.
• Significant* Experience working with Excel (including using advanced formulas such as SUMIFS and/or VLOOKUP; tables and formatting; Pivot Tables; integrating Excel with other tools and optimizing Excel; etc.)

**Significant is defined as relevant experience normally acquired through the full time performance of duties for at least two years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:
• Possession of an accounting designation (i.e. CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).
• Experience in maintaining a salary management system.
• Experience in initiatives that require the establishment of collaborative working relationships.
• Experience in providing advice and support to senior management on financial management matters.
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience requirements.
• Knowledge of Government Expenditure Plan, Main Estimates, Public Accounts and reporting cycle.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act and the Treasury Board’s financial management policies, directives and/or guidelines;
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, procedures and/or practices related to accounting and financial management.

Competencies:
• Oral and written communication;
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills;
• Demonstrating integrity/respect;
• Working effectively with others;
• Showing initiative/being action-oriented.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Needs
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Conditions of employment

Condition of Employment
• Reliability clearance
• Willingness to work overtime as required

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.