Capital Planner - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 36774

Ministry:
Treasury Board & Finance

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 6, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4

About Us:

T
reasury Board and Finance, Edmonton - Treasury Board Secretariat

A dynamic senior leadership opportunity is available in
The Capital Planning Branch within the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) division in Treasury Board and Finance.

The TBS division is accountable for the government's budgeting, spending and reporting processes, including delivering the province's annual budget. The Capital Planning Branch is responsible for delivering the Capital Plan within the province's annual budget. In addition, this branch is responsible for leading the long-term strategic capital-planning framework for the Government of Alberta.

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.

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Role:

Here is an exciting and collaborative role that supports infrastructure projects in your community and in your province. Join us to help us use Alberta's tax dollars on things that create value. Bring your energy, quick thinking and positive attitude to our fun and hard-working team. We are engaged, we work hard and we work together - help us to continue in our success

As Capital Planner, you will collaborate with various ministries within the Government of Alberta to identify capital needs, determine options and recommend solutions through the capital planning process.

You will provide guidance and expertise as needed, as well as provide a linkage between Treasury Board and ministry clients.

Your work will include providing recommendations on initiatives related to capital planning, funding, and implementation. Our team works to meet both department and government wide mandates.

To achieve this, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to provide input into process and business improvement projects.

The scope of work for the Capital Planner is guided by our strategic capital planning framework, the mandate and priorities of the capital planning initiatives, and existing government administrative and financial policies and processes.

Some of your responsibilities will include: providing capital planning expertise in the research, analysis and preparation of summaries for decision-makers by considering various solutions such as new construction or repurposing existing space, as well as developing options for vertical, horizontal and IT infrastructure (building and land), and analysis of lifecycle costs fostering long-term strategic goals.

Review identified long term infrastructure needs and directions, and document capital requirements for five year and long-term capital plans.

You will help ensure that capital plan submissions are full and accurate, and will develop options, reports and recommendations for how collective infrastructure needs can be met through different approaches.

Collectively, Capital Planners enhance the effectiveness and integrity of the capital planning process, as well as, the capacity to articulate the Government of Alberta Capital Plan.

You will find yourself in exciting meetings that support important decision making and initiatives.

Strong communication skills will ensure your success in this role as this work involves frequent written and verbal communication responsibilities.

Role:

Additional responsibilities you will be accountable for include:

Preparing briefings and presentations for the Deputy Minister Capital Committee, Treasury Board Committee and Cabinet
Developing responses to Action Requests that involve providing advice to the Minister and senior management
Manage and maintain positive relationships with ministries and stakeholders, facilitating and supporting broader stakeholder consultations related to infrastructure needs and plans
Assist with monitoring and reporting on the Capital Plan, including longterm capital plans

Experience with Capital Plan structure requirements and approval processes is key, as well as experience utilizing applicable legislation, regulations and guidelines including the Financial Administration Act, Government Organization Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

We will offer you a positive small-team environment that understands success lies in working together. We work in an open and supportive envi