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Assessing Specialist

Government of Alberta · Advanced Education

This job in plain words

This temporary job in Edmonton is with the Alberta Student Aid team in the Student Financial Services Branch. The specialist reviews student applications to decide eligibility for federal and provincial loans, grants and awards, and five one-month positions are open.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.

Education
College diploma · Two-year diploma in a related field. Equivalency: one year of education counts as one year of experience, and the reverse.
Experience
No experience required. Experience in student aid or benefit programs is an asset.
Job type
Full time, temporary, 1-month wage contract, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Five positions.

What they ask for:

  • Two-year diploma in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for legislation and policy.
  • Ability to review financial documents and perform accurate calculations.
  • Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven workload.

What you would do

  • Review student aid applications and verify supporting information.
  • Calculate eligibility for federal and provincial loans, grants and awards.
  • Analyze reconsideration requests and authorize eligible exceptional expenses.
  • Review possible inconsistent or fraudulent information and recommend outcomes.
  • Complete reassessments and adjust awards or grant-to-loan conversions.
  • Advise on policy and train or coach colleagues.

How to apply

Apply online through the official posting, using the job application resources. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, plus a cover letter showing how you meet the requirements.

Good to know:

  • Work from the Edmonton office, Monday to Friday.
  • Candidates pay their own costs for required checks and interview travel.
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level.
  • For education from outside Canada, an IQAS or other credential assessment is recommended.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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