Executive Director, Grants and Education Property Tax

Job Information
Job Title:  Executive Director, Grants and Education Property Tax
Job Requisition ID:   67355
Ministry:  Municipal Affairs
Location:  Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:  Full Time
Hours of Work:  36.25
Regular/Temporary:  Ongoing
Scope:  Open Competition
Closing Date:  March 14, 2025 
Classification:  Executive Manager 1

About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Municipal Affairs provides programs and services that help ensure Albertans are served by enduring, collaborative and accountable local governments and live in strong, safe and viable communities.  

For further information, visit the Alberta Municipal Affairs website at https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-affairs.aspx.

Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Assessments and Grants, as the Executive Director (ED) you will provide leadership and direction for all municipal grant programs in the Municipal Assessment and Grants Division, ensuring funds are used in an accountable and efficient manner in accordance with Government and Ministry business plans. You will oversee grant program development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure funds are being used for appropriate purposes by local governments. In particular, the Local Government Fiscal Framework is the government’s primary capital grant program for municipalities, providing over $800 million in annual grants, with overall funding levels linked to changes in provincial revenues.

You will also oversee the annual equalized assessment process, which serves as the basis for the fair and equitable collection of the education property tax requisition, which generates approximately $3 billion in provincial revenue. This includes responsibility for the ministry’s assessment audit function, as well as related tax programs.

A key member of the Municipal Assessment and Grants Division management team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Division and Ministry by participating in the development of priorities, policies, corporate goals, and business initiatives. You will rely on your change management expertise to lead initiatives and processes that result in municipal grant programs and the annual education property tax requisition being aligned with new business directions. You will leverage your policy acumen and program management expertise to translate Government and Ministry business plan goals into grant program objectives and outcomes. You will also lead and mentor senior management, professional, and administrative staff members in order to build and maintain a highly engaged and high performing team. 

Qualifications
You bring extensive related senior management experience with demonstrated strengths in financial administration and / or grant funding and program management within a complex, public-sector organization. You are known for your policy and financial acumen and are confident advancing high profile policy initiatives, while managing operational programming details. An influential change agent, you promote and embrace innovation and encourage those around you to do the same. Your exceptional communication skills will ensure the implementation of an inspiring vision and assist you in operating in a complex, public environment. A related post-secondary degree and / or professional designation is preferred.

Salary
This Executive Director position offers a salary range of $5,082.46 - $6,679.30 bi-weekly ($132,652.21 – $174,329.73).
 

Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.  

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• 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
• Total compensation package: https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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

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