Listed below is general
information about what we recruit to at Alberta
Finance. The specific qualifications and experience
requirements for a position can be found in the
posting for the competition.
While
technical skills are an important part of the selection
decision, at Alberta Finance we have an interest
in ensuring that there is a fit between the employee
and the organization and that there is alignment
of values.
We are
looking for people who exemplify the values of Alberta
Finance in the way that they approach their work.
People who:
- Are truthful, open
and ethical in carrying out their responsibilities;
- Provide effective,
timely service delivery of the highest standard
while continuously pursuing innovation;
- Are high performers,
and contribute to an atmosphere of creative thinking
and learning;
- Build and sustain
quality relationships through openness, fair treatment
and by recognizing individuals and team contributions.
Education
Previous successful applicants have had educational
backgrounds including:
- Bachelor of Arts (General, Business, Economics,
Human Resources, Political Science)
- Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration
(General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources,
Information Systems, Public Administration)
- Bachelor of Laws (General)
- Bachelor of Science (Actuarial, Computer Science,
Mathematics)
- College Diploma (Accounting, Business, Computer
Science, Human Resources, Information Technology,
Office Administration, Secretarial)
- Master of Arts (Economics, Human Resources,
Political Science)
- Master of Business Administration (General,
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration)
- Master of Science (Actuarial, Computer Science,
Mathematics)
And/or the following professional designations:
- Chartered Accountant§ Certified General
Accountant
- Certified Management Accountant
- Chartered Financial Analyst
- Canadian Securities Course
Experience
Previous successful applicants have had related
experience including:
- Budget and business planning
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Economic analysis and forecasting
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Banking
- Finance
- Investment management
- Pensions
- Human resources
- Administrative
Competencies
A competency is any attitude, skill, behavior,
motive or other personal characteristic that is
essential to perform a job, or more importantly,
to differentiate superior performers from solid
performers.At Alberta Finance we are looking for
people who demonstrate the following competencies:
- Adaptability - personal willingness
and ability to effectively work in, and adapt
to change.
- Client Focus - understanding
and meeting or exceeding client needs. Clients
are those groups or individuals, internal or external
who use the organization’s products or services.
- Communication - clearly conveying
and receiving messages to meet the needs of all.
This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating
and delivering: verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or
electronic messages.
- Organizational Awareness -
understands the structure and culture of the organization.
- Problem Solving and Judgment
- ability to assess options and implications,
in order to identify a solution.
- Results Orientation - knowing
what results are important, focusing resources
to achieve them in alignment with the goals of
the organization.
- Teamwork - working co-operatively
and productively with others to achieve results.
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