Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax and Revenue Administration

Job Information

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax and Revenue Administration

Job Requisition ID: 87071

Ministry: Treasury Board and Finance

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: September 4, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 2

About Us 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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Alberta Treasury Board and Finance plays a pivotal role in supporting fiscal stewardship, legislative compliance, public trust, and effective service delivery across government. The Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) Division is a cornerstone of Alberta's fiscal framework, administering programs that generate approximately $10 billion in annual revenues and disbursing more than $1 billion in refunds, rebates, grants, and other payments. Through the delivery of tax, revenue, compliance, collections, dispute resolution, and recovery services, the division supports fiscal stewardship, legislative compliance, public trust, and effective service delivery across government.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/treasury-board-and-finance.

Role Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Treasury Board and Finance, the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA), provides strategic leadership for the administration of Alberta's tax, revenue, recovery, and benefit programs. In this highly visible executive role, you will lead a large division and oversee a significant operating budget, while shaping programs that safeguard public revenues and support the province's fiscal priorities. Key responsibilities include overseeing registration, processing, audit, compliance, collections, and dispute resolution activities across a complex and diverse service portfolio. Providing leadership for the implementation and administration of tax and revenue legislation and policy, you will ensure a fair, effective, and accountable framework that strengthens public confidence in Alberta's fiscal system. You will also champion continuous improvement, business modernization, and technology-enabled service delivery, positioning Alberta revenue programs to respond to emerging challenges, while enhancing efficiency, accountability and client outcomes. Through strategic partnerships across government, industry, and stakeholder communities, you will advance policy priorities, deliver results, and build organizational capacity. As a member of the ministry's Executive Team, you will share accountability for provincial tax policy, enterprise-wide priorities, and cross-ministry initiatives that support the Government of Alberta's strategic objectives. Operating within a highly complex legislative, fiscal, and stakeholder environment, you will balance competing priorities while ensuring sound stewardship, legislative compliance, exceptional client service, and operational excellence. Success in this role requires a collaborative and influential leader with exceptional strategic insight, political acuity, and ability to trust and drive results through strong relationships, strategic insight, and a commitment to public service excellence. Qualifications You are a seasoned executive leader with experience leading large, complex multi-stakeholder organizations. You have a proven track record of managing significant budgets, leading diverse teams, and partnering with senior government officials, executives, and key stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. Experience in revenue administration, taxation, regulatory environments, or the delivery of large-scale public sector programs is a significant asset. Demonstrated success in business modernization, digital transformation, and the oversight of complex audit, compliance, collections, or dispute resolution functions is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is a strategic and influential executive with exceptional, political acuity, sound judgment, transformational leadership skills, and a strong commitment to public service. Leveraging strong systems thinking and sound judgment, you effectively navigate complexity, mitigate enterprise risks, and drive organizational performance through collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Success in this role requires leading through an evolving landscape shaped by technological advancement, AI-enabled service delivery, regulatory and security requirements, changing taxpayer expectations, and continuous business and service modernization. A bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline is required. A recognized professional designation, such as a CPA or an equivalent legal or financial credential, is considered a strong asset. Salary $7,212.78 - $9,465.95 bi-weekly ($188,253.56 - $247,061.30 annually) Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation overview: https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers/Executive-Management/(type/Executive-Manager//jobLevel:level/Executive-Manager-2) 
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

 

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Search profile

How to Apply

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Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

 

 

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.