Assistant Public Trustee
- Finance Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)

Salary:
$5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,136
- $170,333/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides essential support for individuals that are not able to make personal or financial decisions. OPGT also oversees capacity assessments, investigates complaints regarding decision-makers, and provides guidance on advance planning and personal directives. The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is seeking an accomplished financial leader to join as the Assistant Public Trustee – Finance. Reporting to the Public Trustee and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization’s financial, investment, taxation, and related control functions. Your work will help safeguard hundreds of millions of dollars in client assets while supporting responsible financial stewardship, legislative compliance, transparency, and sound risk management. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a finance professional who can operate confidently in a complex, high-accountability environment.



You will oversee a multidisciplinary team working across two geographic locations to deliver client financial operations and reporting and help guide the management of the organization’s GoA operating budget. You will also lead the modernization of financial systems, processes, controls, reporting, and service delivery to improve operational efficiency and client outcomes. Provide strategic financial advice and assurance to the Public Trustee and senior leadership while leading the organization’s overall financial stewardship of $590 million in cash/investments and $180 million in client assets and their financial operation via 500,000 annual transactions. Develop and oversee financial strategies, policies, systems, controls, and risk-management frameworks that support legislative and public-sector requirements. Safeguard client assets by overseeing trust accounting, taxation services, investment governance and performance, audit coordination and requirements, and financial compliance. Modernize financial systems and processes to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and support consistent, client-focused service delivery. Lead financial operations and develop a multidisciplinary team while building strong relationships with internal partners, oversight bodies, financial institutions, vendors, and other stakeholders. Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Creative Problem Solving: University graduation in a related field, supplemented by seven years of recent, progressively responsible experience,



including experience at the management level. A recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), formerly CA, CGA, or CMA. Extensive senior-level experience in financial management and full cycle financial reporting, and audit compliance. Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial frameworks such Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or other recognized public or private sector financial frameworks. Experience leading change, innovation, or modernization projects in a complex full cycle financial workplace. Experience using large-scale financial systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics, 1GX/SAP) and translating complex financial information for both financial and non-financial audiences. Strong strategic leadership, executive advisory, and communication skills, with experience guiding senior leaders on financial priorities that support organizational objectives. Assets Financial management experience in a public-sector or similarly regulated environment. Experience working in a banking environment. Experience developing investment strategies and overseeing investment governance, performance risk, and compliance. Experience in the development, implementation or modernization of financial technology solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics. Experience overseeing personal or trust taxation on behalf of clients. Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (in

📌 Assistant Public Trustee (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton