Organization
City of Fort Saskatchewan
Region
Alberta
Application Deadline
October 13, 2026
Type
Temporary Full-time
Category
Financial administration
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Description
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Budget & Financial Planning provides overall budget oversight and leads the development of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, three-year operating financial plan forecasts, and 10-year capital plan. This role leads the Budget & Financial Planning team that is responsible for the City’s operating and capital budget processes.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Review and analyze financial information, forecasts, and budget submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, and compliance with established policies and guidelines.
- Prepare financial variance reports, forecasts, Council information packages, presentations, and other financial communications to support informed decision-making.
- Develop annual property tax rates and prepare related property tax bylaws, including analysis of taxation requirements and financial impacts.
- Assess the financial and operational impacts of capital projects, including implications for debt limits, reserves, taxation, and ongoing operating costs.
- Develop and review reserve balance calculations and funding strategies, and review user fees and charges to support cost recovery and long-term financial sustainability.
- Collaborate with Directors and the Leadership Team to assess the financial viability of proposed initiatives and ensure alignment with departmental and corporate priorities.
- Develop, review, and maintain financial policies, procedures, reporting tools, and processes to support consistent and effective financial management.
- Establish, document, and maintain internal controls that support the integrity of financial information, effective financial processes, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess a University degree in business, accounting, or finance. Ongoing professional development in public sector finance, leadership, and policy, a professional accounting designation (CPA), and Municipal Government Certificate Programs are considered assets. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment, is required, along with 5 years of experience developing and reporting operating and capital budgets, as well as long-term financial planning and forecasting. Proficiency in financial, budgeting, and enterprise resource planning applications, including Microsoft Dynamics GP, FMW Web, PSD Citywide, and Intelli Leisure, and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams, is required. Excellent supervisory, management, and leadership skills working across all levels of the organization are essential, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to compile and interpret data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and develop practical solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and support timely decision-making in a changing environment with significant financial implications, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive relationships.
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday
Duration: November 2, 2026 – July 28, 2028
Salary & Benefits
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:
- Competitive wages
- Training/education and professional development opportunities
- 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities
- This position is not eligible for benefits or pension
The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a wage range of $63.49 to $74.69 per hour.
Other Relevant Information
Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through the Career Portal on the City’s website at fortsask.njoyn.com/CL3/xweb/xweb.asp?tbtoken=ZVhQQB1cDVB6ay4lLkAuJF53RCYgHE8%2FdhBRaVUtelBMIVAFeHksLUocXkYfehYGBEAYGhBRT3ZmF3U%3D&chk=ZVpaShM%3D&clid=53662&Page=JobDetails&Jobid=J0926-0656&BRID=362889&lang=1
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