Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

Job Information

Job Title:

Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

Job Requisition

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 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:

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:

Qualifications

Your background includes significant executive leadership experience, with strengths in…