Position: Financial Analyst
Department: Ermineskin Cree Nation Finance Department
Open Date: June 22, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
The Ermineskin Cree Nation (Reserve #138) is in Maskwacis, Alberta, about fifty miles south of Edmonton, halfway between the towns of Ponoka and Wetaskiwin. The many departments of Ermineskin Cree Nation provide services and support to Ermineskin Band citizens living on and off reserve.
Job Summary: As the next step of restructuring of Finance Department, ECN is looking to fill another Financial Analyst position. As the Department is evolving, the candidate is expected to be flexible to be assigned for a role that will be a close match of their skills and the Department’s need.
Reports to: CFO
Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Generate periodic financial reports and review with Executive team and leadership
2 Ensure funding and budget allocations are up to date for all program and project
3 Ensure revenue accruals are adjusted as per changes in funding amounts
4 Ensure accuracy of project and program transaction coding and oversee coding corrections
5 Respond to requests for transactional and reporting detail from departments and senior management
6 Carry out periodic system maintenance as necessary and as approved by CFO
7 Forecast project and program revenue and expenses for operational planning and budget reallocation purposes
8 Compile information for internal and external auditors
9 Share relevant GL details to assist with various reporting requirements of department managers and directors
10 Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure all required budget adjustments are completed
11 Assist to prepare working papers, reconciliation of accounts and analyses
12 Be a contributing member to assist with internal audit and year end audit
13 Actively participate in cross training activities to build a strong Finance team and foster growth opportunities
14 Assist other members of the ECN Finance team as necessary
15 Be knowledgeable of ECN’s Custom Law, policies and procedures
16 Carry out all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
17 Must adhere to ECN policies, Custom Law, Constitution and Financial law.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Related post-secondary education
- Minimum three (3) years of related accounting experience
- Intermediate user of Excel
- Preference to a candidate pursuing or holding an accounting designation (CPA)
Requirements:
- Be positive, self-motivated, and adept at learning new technologies and techniques
- Ability to work alone or in a team environment
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication and time management skills
- Well organized and efficient with time management
- Pursuing an accounting designation is an asset
Compensation package: Between $48.84 to $54.95. All full time permanent employees are eligible to participate in ECN’S pension plan contribution (matched up to 9%) and extended health benefit at no cost. ECN currently practices a 7-hour workday (8:30 to 4:30 with a one-hour lunch-break), and the office is closed every other Friday. As a First Nation entity, ECN also observes special holidays and offers office closures.
*Priority given, but NOT limited to Ermineskin Band Members*
Please submit your application and resume to [email protected].
Criminal Record Check and copies of Certificates will be required for the successful candidate.
Incomplete Applications will automatically be screened out
Applications may be picked up at the Personnel department located in the Ermineskin Tribal Administration office.
For further information you may contact:
Ermineskin Cree Nation Phone Direct: (780) 585-3741
Personnel Department Extension #’s: 1049, 1050
Box 219 Edmonton Direct: (780) 420-0008
Maskwacîs, AB Ma Me O Beach Direct: (780) 586-2545
T0C 1N0 Toll Free: 1-866-585-3941
Pay: $48.84-$54.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
