Project and Business Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54846)

Description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for financial storytelling? The City of Edmonton's Integrated Infrastructure Services department is looking for a Project and Business Analyst to join the Department Strategy and Project Management Center of Excellence.

In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring our capital projects are backed by accurate data and robust reporting processes. You will play a vital part in translating complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building collaborative relationships across diverse teams, we want to hear from you. Help us build a city that is transparent, accountable, and ready for the future.

What will you do?

• Coordinate, collect, and review internal budget adjustments and cash flows for capital projects
• Ensure project data within systems like SAP, COBS, and eBuilder accurately reflects approved budget information
• Administer monthly and quarterly project reporting processes to ensure department-wide consistency and compliance
• Develop and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to capital project performance
• Prepare comprehensive briefing notes and presentations for the leadership team to support informed decision-making
• Identify emerging concerns in project reporting and develop creative solutions or process improvements
• Liaise with internal collaborators to manage variance reporting, carry-forwards, and budget change requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or Management, with a specific focus on Accounting or Financial Management
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience, specifically working with capital budgets and performance reporting

Assets: 

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) or equivalent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Direct experience in capital project management

Skills required for success:

• In-depth knowledge of financial concepts, basic accounting, and project management principles
• Advanced technical proficiency in SAP, COBS, eBuilder, and the Google Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and create formulas
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical financial data for different audiences
• Proven ability to build strategic networks and partnerships with internal collaborators
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant deadline pressures and short-notice research requests
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• This position primarily operates in a standard indoor office environment
• The role involves frequent sitting and constant sensory attention, including active focused listening

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work:  33.75 hours per week 

Salary Range: $45.611 - $57.269 (Hourly); $80,355.180 - $100,893.660 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: LG/RA

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Financial Analyst
Posting Date: Mar 26, 2026
Closing Date: Apr 2, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Integrated Infrastructure Services
Work Location(s): 14th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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