Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 44658
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Ongoing 12 months term (with possibility of extension)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 26, 2023
Classification: Administrative Support 5
About Us
We enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile; solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation.
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Alberta.ca
The Strategic Planning and Financial Services division is responsible for making financial services the driving force behind Alberta’s economic diversification and growth. The Strategic Planning & Financial Services Division serves the Ministries of Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction and Technology & Innovation.
Role
Do you want to be part of something great and make a lasting difference that will affect all Albertans? If so, then this might be the right opportunity for you!
This position is critical for maintaining the integrity of the Business Partner (BP) Master Data. It is essential the information entered is accurate, as there are significant legal and political implications surrounding the volume and nature of BP's used by the GOA.
All functions within 1GX begin with a BP and its master data. This position requires highly developed analytical and research skills, critical thinking, excellent attention to detail and a significant level of expertise in communication.
You will report to the Business Partner Management (BPM) Team Lead, and be responsible for reviewing, authenticating, and completing all Business Partner (BP) requests from internal customers and vendors on behalf of GOA Ministries.
The main responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
- New Business Partner Set-Ups
- Collecting information via email and forms (from the 1GX AP - Business Partner Folder)
- Research, analysis and verification of all information provided by the Ministry
- Submitting BP Request for review and confirmation
- Maintaining Business Partner Changes
- Investigation of Business Partner Data and Accounts Payable Payments
- Notice of Change from the bank
- Monitoring the 1GX Business Partner General Inquiries In-box
- Respond to phone or email requests
- Consistently monitor 1GX to ensure functionality issues associated with business partner management are captured and resolved.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- A high level of innovation, discretion, creative problem solving, independent research skills, and an ability to identify implications, define issues and develop strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across all GoA ministries
- Ability to work independently to set priorities in accordance with position deliverables and deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills are a requirement
- Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable requirements and principles
- Ability to extract and gather relevant information and assess needs
- Provide information to explain procedures, processes, programs and legislation to co-workers and ministry clients
- Ability to work diligently and independently with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 years of directly related experience is required.
The following will be considered assets:
- Experience working in a fast paced environment
- Experience providing customer service
- Knowledge of 1GX
- Basic knowledge of MS Outlook (scheduling), Excel (formulas and editing) and Word (editing and preparing letters)
- Knowledge of basic Accounting practices (Accounts Payable, month end)
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
APS Competencies
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:
Agility: you will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and fast moving, ever changing environment.
Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
Develop Self and Others: you will lead by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
Build Collaborative Environments: you will establish and maintain business relationships with clients, and build long lasting relationships.
Develop Networks: you will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing processes and technology change.
Creative Problem Solving: you will have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Salary
$1,884.99 to $2,307.87 bi-weekly. ($49,198 - $60,235 / year)
Notes
Hours of work: 36.25 /week (8:15-4:30 Monday-Friday)
Location: John E. Brownlee Building - 8th floor- 10365 97th Street NW, Edmonton, AB
Benefits of working for the Government of Alberta:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
- Pension plans:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- 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 agreements
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
How To Apply
If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,
Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at
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.
Resources for applicants:
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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at liliane.karara@gov.ab.ca.
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