Manager, Tax Policy

Role Responsibilities

Are you a taxation expert with a passion for public policy? Do you thrive on tackling complex economic challenges and influencing high-stakes decision-making? Join the Treasury Board and Finance team as the Manager, Tax Policy, where your expertise will directly impact Alberta’s fiscal position, ensuring fairness, accountability, and sustainability in provincial tax policies.

As the Manager, Tax Policy, you will provide expert advice and recommendations to senior management, the Deputy Minister, and the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance. Your work will directly inform decisions made by the Treasury Board and Cabinet, shaping Alberta’s tax policy and fiscal strategy. This role demands strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of tax legislation to navigate the complexities of Alberta’s fiscal landscape.

You will monitor developments related to taxation and other public policy issues and conduct original research in order to anticipate and respond to inquiries from senior management, elected officials, and other government departments. This includes using computerized models and highly confidential micro-level tax data to simulate the impact of alternative taxation scenarios.

You will contribute to the development of tax policies, analyze fiscal data, and provide recommendations on legislative changes, all while ensuring that Alberta’s tax policies are implemented effectively and fairly. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence key policy decisions that impact Albertans and the province's economic well-being.

Roles and responsibilities include:

1. Strategic Policy Development

•    Research and analyze tax issues relevant to Alberta, providing recommendations to senior decision-makers.
•    Develop complex models to simulate tax scenarios and forecast revenue impacts.
•    Monitor public policy developments in Alberta and other jurisdictions, assessing their implications on provincial tax measures.
•    Draft policy documents, Cabinet Reports, and briefing materials for Treasury Board and Finance leadership.

2. Fiscal Planning and Accountability

•    Contribute to the tax chapter of Alberta’s provincial budget, annual reports, and fiscal plans.
•    Develop and maintain comprehensive models of federal and provincial tax systems.
•    Provide fiscal impact assessments of proposed tax policies and ensure legislative compliance.

3. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
•    Draft and review official communications, press releases, and responses on tax policy issues for internal and external stakeholders.
•    Liaise with federal and provincial government officials, tax professionals, stakeholder groups, and Albertans to communicate tax policies and legislative changes.
•    Represent Alberta’s tax policy objectives in inter-departmental working groups and intergovernmental committees.

4. Legislative Alignment and Compliance
•    Identify necessary changes to ensure Alberta’s tax legislation aligns with provincial tax policy.
•    Collaborate with the Canada Revenue Agency and Tax and Revenue Administration to ensure administrative practices align with provincial policies.
•    Provide expertise to Cabinet Policy Committees and Legislative Review Committees regarding legislative amendments.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. 
The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Skill sets include:

•    Build Collaborative Environments - Working collaboratively and liaising regularly with relevant GOA Ministries and other stakeholders as needed to ensure Ministry, Cross-Ministry, GoA, and FPT planning/reporting/policy /special-project requirements are met in a timely
     and effective manner, and complex initiatives are well-coordinated. 
•    Drive for Results - Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve joint, high-quality outputs in a timely fashion. This includes conducting research, analyzing relevant information, and providing value-added interpretation
     (applying concepts) in a timely manner, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
•    Develop Self and Others - Taking a leadership role in cross-divisional policy problems, coordinating and leading multidisciplinary teams to generate solutions. Building capacity within the branch by providing guidance and recommendations to colleagues on their work.
•    Develop Networks - Ability to foster trusting and dependable working relationships with stakeholders.
•    Agility – Adapt to shifting policy priorities, including the ability to work under pressure with tight timelines.
•    Creative Problem Solving - Work strategically and to simultaneously assist in the management of a wide variety of issues, mobilizing resources and finding innovative solutions to complex issues and problems. Particularly, having an aptitude for problem solving and
     decision making, as well as mature judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
•    Systems Thinking – Consider broader legislation and regulatory frameworks in all aspects of policy analysis. This includes having the ability to identify and evaluate complex and sensitive issues that impact Albertans, government agencies, private sector, industry
     associations and interest groups.  Further, being able to synthesize complex materials and issues and utilize analytical skills to communicate clearly and concisely through written and verbal work.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Law degree or a graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business, Finance, or related discipline plus at least four years of experience in a similar role is required. An accounting designation is an asset.

•    Strong analytical and computer skills with a specialized technical knowledge of taxation policy modeling, revenue forecasting and analysis.
•    Knowledge of various sources of data and methodologies for forecasting tax revenues.
•    Experience in applied and theoretical taxation policy.

The following are preferred:
•    Knowledge of federal/provincial taxation policies.
•    Specialized knowledge of federal and provincial tax legislation.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be applied.

Notes

Location: Federal Building, 9820 107 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7 

Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday; 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM 

Note: This is a permanent full-time position

Other information:
•    A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

What we offer:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Pension plans: 
•    Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.
•    Professional learning and development.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.