Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Capital Planning  

Requisition ID:   72381

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: July 4, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager 1

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

The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance focuses on accountability, financial management, human resource leadership, as well as regulation of Alberta’s financial, securities, insurance, and pensions sectors.

The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Division in Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) coordinates and is accountable for the government’s fiscal planning processes, including leading the development of the Government of Alberta's (GoA) annual budget TBS undertakes information gathering, synthesis and analysis to support Treasury Board's fiscal and general management decisions for the GoA. TBS is also accountable for the development of major fiscal documents and supporting evidence-based fiscal decision-making under the Financial Administration Act and the Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act. The division is accountable for secretariat support to Treasury Board.

For further information, visit our ministry website: http://finance.alberta.ca/

Role

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Treasury Board Secretariat, the Executive Director, Capital Planning will provide leadership to long-term strategic capital planning framework for the financial commitment for capital infrastructure. You will oversee the implementation of comprehensive capital planning policies, processes and standards used by all ministries, develop strategies, and report on the government’s overall capital plan through the Annual Infrastructure Report. Your team will work collaboratively with all ministries on their capital planning requirements for both government owned as well as supported organizations’ infrastructure including reviewing capital planning requests with the goal to support their ability to meet their priorities and mandates.  You will ensure that comprehensive reports are provided to elected officials, including the Premier and Treasury Board. You bring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

As a highly credible leader, you bring significant senior level management experience with strengths in capital and business planning.  You have strong financial and business acumen and comprehensive knowledge of capital planning processes. As an influential leader, you have an extensive track record of developing relationships, leading teams and working collaboratively with and engaging stakeholders.  An understanding of Government of Alberta’s capital planning approval process, the roles of policy and financial committees, and government decision-making process is an asset. A related degree  and a recognized accounting designation are preferred.

Salary

$5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 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
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.  

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 that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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.