Director, Resource Planning - Full-time, Continuing

University of Lethbridge

$89K — $112K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant designation required.
  • Experience in post-secondary finance, planning, and reporting preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP tools such as Citywide/FMW and Ellucian Banner is an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with budget forecasting are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the University’s annual consolidated budget with senior leadership.
  • Prepare and present budget reports for Board approval and governmental submission.
  • Manage position control process and coordinate position approvals at the executive level.
  • Serve on the University’s Budget Advisory Committee as a resource participant.
  • Administer specialized budget software, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
  • Oversee annual fee processes to ensure compliance with provincial regulations.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of two analysts.

Benefits

  • Full-time continuing position with job security.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior administrative leadership.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making for the Financial Services department.
  • Professional development opportunities through budget model changes and software upgrades.
  • Access to performance-driven budget tools and reporting systems.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Director, Resource Planning - Full-time, Continuing

Position Details

The Director, Resource Planning is responsible for development of the University budget, and for overseeing resource planning, allocations, and compliance.

This is a full-time, continuing position reporting to the Associate Vice-President (Finance) to start as soon as possible. The Director will play a pivotal role in determining the strategic priorities for the Financial Services department.

Duties/Responsibilities Include:
  • Work closely with Senior Administrative leadership and budget holders to develop the University's annual consolidated budget.
    • Provide budget forecasts, develop budget assumptions, review strategic priorities, and assess budget unit needs to develop the balanced budget.
    • Prepare budget reports, including the draft budget plan for approval by the Board and the Post Secondary Institutional budget reports for submission to the Provincial Government.
    • Oversee position control process, including making recommendations related to position needs, ensuring adequate budget for approved positions, and coordinating position approval at the executive level.
    • Act as resource participant on the University's Budget Advisory Committee.


  • Act as administrator for specialized budget software (currently Citywide/FMW), including troubleshooting and testing for software upgrades.
  • Use budget tools for budget allocation, planning, and reporting.
  • Coordinate annual Fee processes including development of the annual fees report, consultation with budget units and the student fee committee, ensuring compliance with Provincial fee regulations, and completion of annual compliance reports.
  • Support the review, development, and implementation of budget model changes.
  • Supervise a team of two analysts


Please note a strong internal candidate will be applying for this position.

Position Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • A Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required.
  • Experience in a post-secondary environment with exposure to planning, reporting, and ERP tools or systems will be assets. Examples include Citywide/FMW, Ellucian Banner, Caseware, and Excel.


Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$89,124.44 - $112,118.51 annually

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$89,124.44 - $135,112.58 annually (APO - Grade 5)

Campus
Lethbridge

Employment Group
APO

Position Category

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
07/20/2026

Close Date
07/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Special Instructions to Applicants

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