Business Planning Analyst

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1751
CLOSING DATE: JUNE 25, 2026 @ 11:59PM MDT

ACADEMIC OPERATIONS

This is a term role for 6 months.

Reporting to the Business Planning Manager, the Finance Analyst’s primary responsibility is to ensure that all business functions are efficiently and effectively carried out with established business processes, especially those directly related to financial processes. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and analyzing budgets for academic program areas, contracts, and grants. Further, the individual will monitor trends of internal data and budgeting in order to provide data that guides efficiencies. This role is crucial in establishing and maintaining the feasibility and sustainability of our academic programming for NorQuest 2030 and beyond.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Financial & Business Planning Support                                  

• Prepare budget, forecast, and variance analysis for assigned areas. 
• Provides financial management support for assigned areas.
• Participates in financial planning and the development of finance and contract processes. 
• Provides support in the budgeting process and revenue/expense tracking, including the preparation of journal entries.  
• Carries out financial procedures related to tracking and monitoring expenses/revenue, coding, and processing of invoices, etc.  
• Assists in grant reporting and proposal creation. 
• Identifies, designs, maps and implements process improvements that align with college policies and procedures. 

Contract Support                                                                         

• Prepare budgets and costing analysis for various contract training proposals, open-enrolment, and grants. 
• Supports the development of budgets for contract and/or grant proposals. 
• Assist and maintain quality assurance using established processes and follow-ups.  

Operational Support and Business Process Improvement

• Contribute to divisional projects that improve efficiency and operational workflows.
• Ensure alignment with NorQuest’s policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with financial and academic teams to map, improve, and communicate about changes in business processes across the division.
• Acts as the business planning point of contact as assigned.  
• Reviews College policies and procedures and provides feedback as required. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum qulification of an applicable diploma.
• Minimum of 3+ years in related experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Ability to analyze financial data and communicate with multiple stakeholders. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities as the position requires a lot of administration and transactional work. 
• Advanced knowledge of MS365; particularly Word and Excel. PeopleSoft would be an asset.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess a high degree of confidentiality with tactful business acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring experience in:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to human resource, operations, data and financial management.
• Ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment with excellent time management.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of financial principles with a strong aptitude with numbers and software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to articulate plans, direction and delegation in a logical and sequential manner, and communicate and summarize complex financial information for key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively and productively within and across units with diverse faculty and staff. 

SALARY: AUPE Band Level 7 | Analyst II | $57,318 - $74,468 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a 6-month temporary  (1.0 FTE)  position, with the possibility of extension, with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). For more information regarding the AUPE Collective Agreement, please check out this link.   

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.