Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

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Posting Date: May 25, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

Job Requisition ID:   84361

Ministry: Technology and Innovation

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 5, 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.

 

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.

 

The Ministry of Technology and Innovation (TI) operates at the intersection of government service delivery and Alberta's innovation economy. TI is responsible for shaping the province's technology strategy, advancing economic development through intellectual property creation, and driving modernization across government. In alignment with the Government of Alberta's (GoA) One Government approach to financial service delivery, TI is committed to strategic financial leadership that supports its transformation-oriented mandate to build new programs, establish organizational capacity, and accelerate Alberta's position as a hub for innovation.

 

For further information, visit the ministry website: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation

 

This competition may be used to fill the current and future vacancies across government.

 

 

Role

The Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer (ADM SFO) plays a critical leadership role in ensuring financial accountability across the Department of Technology and Innovation. This position is responsible for overseeing the department’s financial governance framework and coordinating the delivery of financial services to both the department and its associated public sector agencies.

 

As the department’s senior financial advisor, you will provide strategic guidance to the Minister, Deputy Minister, executive leadership, and program areas on financial planning, strategy, and execution across a range of complex business environments. You will lead all fiscal management activities, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and government-wide objectives. This role requires a visionary leader who can foster a culture of financial stewardship and collaboration. You will champion 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.

 

In addition to providing leadership for core fiscal management activities, including multi‑year financial planning, budget oversight, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls, you will lead and be accountable for procurement, contract management, and contract review, ensuring robust oversight in a rapidly evolving program environment. Drawing on demonstrated experience in high‑growth, change‑driven environments, you will lead the design and build of new programs and organizational functions from the ground up, directly advancing Alberta’s innovation and economic development agenda and supporting the implementation of TI’s mandate letter.

 

Additionally, you will:

    • Identify and advance revenue generation opportunities, including those related to intellectual property creation, commercialization, and strategic partnerships;
    • Lead the establishment of a corporate services division, including governance frameworks, processes, and recruitment to support TI’s growth;
    • Establish and lead a vendor management function, working with ADM peers to drive cross-ministry efficiencies.
    • Drive the adoption of AI-enabled financial tools and processes to enhance forecasting, reporting, and decision support;
    • Lead financial oversight of agencies, including direct engagement with agency CFOs and strengthening accountability frameworks.

 

 

Qualifications

Your background includes significant executive leadership experience, with strengths in financial management and fiscal oversight within a large public‑sector organization. As the ideal candidate you bring substantive private sector experience in a senior financial leadership role and a proven track record of driving change with demonstrated experience in innovation, economic development, or intellectual property creation environments, whether as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Senior Financial Officer (SFO), or senior financial analyst and executive advisor. Operating in fast‑paced environments, with demonstrated experience building new programs, organizational functions, or service models from the ground up, you have demonstrated the ability to lead organizational transformation in complex, multi‑stakeholder settings.

 

You have 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. Your demonstrated ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams will be key to driving organizational success.

 

A degree in Commerce, Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A professional accounting designation is required.

 

 

Salary

$7,212.78 – $9,465.95 biweekly ($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:

 

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

 

 

How to Apply

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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 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 https://www.alberta.ca/government-of-alberta-jobs for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.