Job Information
Job Title: Capital Planner
Job Requisition ID: 75311
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: EDMONTON
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 22, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 to $94,068 annually
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Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – Treasury Board Secretariat
An opportunity is available in the Capital Planning Branch within the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) division in Treasury Board and Finance. TBS is accountable for the government’s budgeting, spending and reporting processes, strategic plan, and providing standards for a ministry business plan. The Capital Planning Branch is responsible for delivering the Capital Plan within the province’s annual budget. The branch oversees implementation of comprehensive capital planning policies, processes and standards used by all ministries, develops, maintains and reports on the Government of Alberta Capital Plan and develops strategies to meet the needs for maintenance and preservation of existing infrastructure. The Capital Plan captures full life-cycle cost considerations with an understanding of long-term implications and the exploration of alternative options.
For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at http://www.finance.alberta.ca
Join Our Team as a Capital Planner!
Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping the development of public infrastructure for the Government of Alberta? The Capital Planning Branch is seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to fill the position of a Capital Planner. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the coordination and consolidation of crucial capital planning information, fiscal plans, briefing notes, and presentations during the annual budget process and throughout the year.
Reporting to the Manager of Capital Planning, you will be responsible for guiding the cross-ministry efforts to implement and report on the government’s capital maintenance and renewal program. This includes leading cross ministry teams to develop the annual capital plan reporting, as well as providing strategic advice and recommendation on future trends to support the development of the capital plan. Your role will also involve supporting the division leadership team and Treasury Board.
The Capital Plan is a critical component in the budgeting process, and your contributions will ensure that Alberta has the public infrastructure to support the delivery of programs and services in the context of the province’s fiscal priorities.
Specific accountabilities include but not limited to:
1. Supporting the Ministry’s budget and reporting activities related to capital plan.
2. Implementing and reporting on the capital maintenance and renewal program.
3. Supporting the leadership team in ensuring Treasury Board Secretariat deliverables are met efficiently.
4. Leading the continuous improvement of common methods, guidelines and techniques to define, assess, categorize and
management infrastructure requirement at a government-wide level.
5. Providing input and support to various cross-ministry task groups and working committees relating to management reporting,
project prioritization, capital renewal and maintenance, escalation management, alternative financing, asset management and
performance measurements for infrastructure facilities.
If you are a strategic thinker, possess excellent leadership skills, and have a passion for contributing to fiscally sound management of to develop and maintain public infrastructure of the province, we want to hear from you.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
Systems Thinking: Has good awareness of Alberta’s fiscal environment and how it impacts the Government of Alberta’s budgeting. A strong understanding of the strategic context and how it relates to provision of public infrastructure.
Develop Networks: Uses network(s) to identify opportunities, gather information, and seek input into problems, with a view of developing public infrastructure that supports the delivery of programs and services to Albertans.
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to the changing direction, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the Government of Alberta, while maintaining accountability.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning, and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture, Commerce, Economics, Public Administration, or related discipline plus a minimum of 4 years experience in policy development (research and analysis), project planning, analyzing data sets, excellent writing and verbal communications skills, and developing and implementing cross-ministry initiatives.
Assets include:
• Capital planning for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
• Experience with legislation applicable to Alberta’s fiscal management and capital planning.
• Good working knowledge of Excel or similar data analysis platform.
• Knowledge of Adobe publishing software or equivalent.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building, Edmonton AB
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week
This is a permanent full-time position.
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work
schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Rowe at Shannon.Rowe@gov.ab.ca.
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Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.