Budget Development and Planning Manager

Job Information

Job Title:

Budget Development and Planning Manager

Job

Requisition

Ministry:
Treasury Board & Finance

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
June 29, 2026

Classification:
Manager, Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

Overview
The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, and the administration of tax and revenue programs. TBF supports responsible fiscal management, coordinating the budget, quarterly and overall Treasury Board processes and working closely with ministries to efficiently and effectively deliver programs and services.

Role Responsibilities
The Budget Development and Reporting (BDP) branch within the Treasury Board Secretariat division of Treasury Board and Finance is at the center of Alberta government’s fiscal planning. The BDP Manager acts as the primary liaison between Treasury Board Secretariat and assigned ministries on fiscal matters, preparing concise, high-quality briefings for senior officials and the Minister on current and multi-year spending issues and related policy proposals.

The work is proactive and responsive, requires awareness of internal and external developments to provide timely analysis, context, and advice, and often involves highly confidential and sensitive information related to government fiscal decisions.

Preparing timely and accurate analysis and recommendations for fiscal planning decisions.

Assisting in the coordination and development of the annual Fiscal Plan (the budget), quarterly reports, and the annual Estimates. As required, BDP Managers also assist with Supplementary Estimates, Accountable Advances and ministry business planning.

Developing and maintaining ministry contacts and providing support as the primary liaison with relevant ministries on the fiscal planning process, fiscal framework, accounting issues and other processes.

Participating in preparation of communication materials, both external and internal, ensuring fiscal implications are communicated accurately.

APS Competencies

Systems Thinking  – Ability to consider the whole system and recognize links between everything from global complexities to departmental priorities, within the context of immediate to longer-term outcomes and broad perspectives.

Agility  – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing environment.

Develop Networks  – Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments  – Lead and contribute to the conditions that encourage collaborative work to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications
University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Economics supplemented by a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in financial services is required.

Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Written and verbal communication skills

Policy development experience

Experience in government budget development and Legislative Assembly processes

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Notes

Location:

Queen Elizabeth II Building

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (In office)

Final candidates will be asked to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.

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