Executive Director, Royalty Operations

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Posting Date: Apr 17, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Royalty Operations

Job Requisition ID:   82164

Ministry:  Energy and Minerals

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Scope:  Open Competition                    

Closing Date:  May 1, 2026

Classification:  Executive Manager I      

 

 

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

 

Alberta Energy and Minerals has a focused agenda on diversifying markets for Alberta's resources, promoting environmentally responsible development and encouraging investment that builds economic prosperity, including Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy. As a steward of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of resource development, we examine energy options and advancements in energy processing. 

 

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

 

 

Role

Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the Executive Director, Royalty Operations is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, administration, and monitoring of the province’s conventional oil and natural gas royalties.  Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), this position is accountable for the timely and accurate assessment and collection of conventional oil and natural gas royalties – representing billions of dollars of revenue for the provincial government each year. 

 

Strong leadership and industry knowledge will be important skillsets to successfully lead the branch. The Executive Director will also provide technical advice to develop policy and will oversee the royalty frameworks, periodic reviews of programs, and maintenance of critical royalty collection systems.

 

 

Qualifications

As the successful candidate, you will have a strong understanding of the business and technical aspects of the energy industry including oil and gas production and royalty frameworks. You will have extensive senior leadership experience working with energy industry stakeholders and will be known as a credible, fair, and responsible leader. Your strong interpersonal skills, ability to work through complex problems and ability to negotiate and mediate challenging situations will be key to your success. You will bring significant experience working in policy areas as well as a strong understanding of government processes. You have a successful track record in leading and developing teams as well as driving for results.

 

A related post-secondary degree is required (e.g.  commerce, economics, public policy). A graduate degree in a related field such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.

 

 

Salary

$5,896.55 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 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.  Position Profile

 

 

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 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.