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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

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:

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.

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 robust 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.

$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.

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

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📌 Executive Director, Royalty Operations (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton