Job Information

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Assessment and Grants

Job Requisition ID:   80205

Ministry: Municipal Affairs

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular 

Scope: Open              

Closing Date: March 16, 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

Municipal Affairs provides programs and services that help ensure Albertans are served by effective, collaborative and accountable local governments and live in strong, safe and viable communities.  The Ministry consists of the Department of Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, and includes the Land and Property Rights Tribunal, the Special Areas Board, and seven improvement districts.

For further information, visit the Alberta Municipal Affairs website at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Assistant Deputy Minister Municipal Assessment and Grants provides strategic leadership and direction for division staff responsible for Grants and Education Property Tax, as well as Assessment Services. Overseeing a team of professionals and significant fiscal resources, you will establish a strong framework for financial accountability and responsible stewardship. Through effective leadership and coaching, you will empower a seasoned, high‑performing senior management team to deliver on business plan objectives, organizational mandates, and priorities.

With a focus on collaboration and systems coordination, you will lead the administration of the property tax assessment system and the delivery of key funding initiatives to strengthen the municipal sector and enhance long-term sustainability. Your team assesses the value of all designated industrial property in Alberta for property taxation purposes, develops property assessment standards and guidelines, and delivers the Local Government Fiscal Framework and other grant programs to support infrastructure needs, regional service delivery, and other municipal priorities.  You will also be responsible for undertaking a multi-year review of Alberta’s regulated property assessment system.

Qualifications

A respected and influential leader, you bring extensive executive‑level experience and a strong understanding of municipal governance. Your background demonstrates depth in policy development, complex program delivery, and the ability to build and sustain productive, strategic relationships. Your strengths in leadership, systems thinking, and innovative problem‑solving will enable you to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups to design programs and approaches that respond to evolving needs. Knowledge of government structure and decision‑making, legislative frameworks, grant management and accountability processes, and policy development mechanisms will be considered a strong asset.

A related post‑secondary degree is preferred.

Salary

$7,043.73 - $9,244.09 bi-weekly ($183,841.35 - $241,270.75 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.  Search Profile

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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