Regional Finance Officer

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Not your average team! WD is one of Alberta’s best employers because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.

Please note: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely for the time being. Interviews and related assessments will be conducted virtually throughout this staffing process. Please ensure you have a reliable internet connection and access. If you are appointed to a position, WD will provide tools and/or equipment to support remote work.

Duties

Western Economic Diversification is looking for a Regional Finance Officer to join our team. If you are motivated and interested in an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic department please apply.

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and enjoy working in a team environment to support the priorities of the department. As Regional Finance Officer, you will provide financial management and support to staff including financial analysis, reporting, advice and assistance to senior executives, management and staff of Western Diversification in the Region and/or Federal Councils. In this role, you will be challenged to:

• Research, monitor and analyze budgetary plans, funding allocations, expenditure reports
• Design, prepare and interpret periodic and ad hoc financial reports and make recommendations
• Monitor the operation of regional financial systems to ensure accuracy and advised regional managers on budgetary reporting and control
• Update regional finance delegation specimen signature cards
• Work on interdepartmental financial transactions, and
• Participate in regional, departmental finance working groups.

Work environment

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and play well with others. As a Regional Financial Advisor, you will provide financial management and support to staff including financial analysis, reporting, advice and assistance to senior executives, management and staff of Western Diversification in the Region and/or Federal Councils.

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

We will fill a two year term (temporary) full-time vacancy, with the potentiality of extension. An anticipatory 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, casual) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidate may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
• Graduation with 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in analysis and interpreting financial data

• Experience in providing financial advice and guidance to clients.

• 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.

• Experience in the administration and financial management of a Grants and Contribution program.

• Experience working with Excel (Such as using advanced formulas such as SUMIFS and/or VLOOKUP; tables and formatting; Pivot Tables; integrating Excel with other tools and optimizing Excel; etc.).

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

Education
• Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (ie. CA, CPA, RIA/CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in the use of a financial 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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of Excel for the purposes of financial analysis, variance reports and/or forecasts to assist in management decision making.

Competencies
• Demonstrating integrity/respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working with others;
• Showing initiative/being action-oriented; and
• Communication (Written & Oral)

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

• Knowledge of Government Expenditure Plan, Main Estimates, Public Accounts and reporting cycle.
• Knowledge of Financial Management principles and procedures
• Advanced Excel skills (advanced formulas such as SUMIFS and/or VLOOKUP; tables and formatting; Pivot Tables; integrating Excel with other tools and optimizing Excel; etc.)
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience requirements.

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

• Enhanced reliability
• 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

Other information

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
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.