Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$188,254 - CA$247,061•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Government of Alberta (GoA) is advancing the integrated One Finance model to support strong fiscal stewardship, effective financial governance, and consistent financial service delivery across government. Under this approach, a dedicated Senior Financial Officer (SFO) is assigned to each ministry to provide strategic financial leadership aligned with ministry priorities and broader government‑wide objectives. Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests. The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by: Managing transportation safety. Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access. Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure. Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities. This competition may be used to fill the current and future vacancies across government.

Requirements

Significant related executive leadership experience with strengths in financial management and fiscal activities within a large, public-sector organization.
Experience leading integrated capital and infrastructure planning, including multi-year investment strategies.
Strong political, business and financial acumen supported by strategic analyses, the ability to make sound recommendations, as well as effective decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to navigate diverse perspectives in a dynamic and complex environment.
Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams.
A degree in Commerce, Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
A professional accounting designation is required.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in ministry-wide capital planning, program management, and alignment to strategic and fiscal priorities.
Experience establishing governance, oversight, and reporting frameworks for large-scale capital programs.

Responsibilities

Plays a critical leadership role in ensuring financial accountability across the Department of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
Responsible for overseeing the department’s financial governance framework and coordinating the delivery of financial services to the department.
Provides strategic guidance to the Minister, Deputy Minister, executive leadership, and program areas on financial planning, strategy, execution and accountability across a range of complex business environments.
Leads all fiscal management activities, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and government-wide objectives.
Champions a shared vision of financial governance and strategy, while delivering high-quality financial advice and information to support key government decision-making bodies, particularly Treasury Board and Finance.
Provides leadership for core fiscal management activities, including multi‑year financial planning, budget oversight, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls.
Provides strategic advice, performance monitoring and risk oversight to support capital project delivery.