Recoveries Officer

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 78773
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 4, 2026
Classification: AS 6

**Salary**: $2,199.79 to $2,783.44 bi-weekly ($57,414 - $72,647/year)

Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton - Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA)

Tax and Revenue Administration is responsible for the collection of revenue and the administration of Alberta’s tax, revenue and related benefit programs. The focus of our organization is to ensure a fair, efficient and effective provincial tax and revenue system. Our organization offers a balance between work and your home life and provides options for flexible work arrangements.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Drive Recovery Success and Make a Difference Join us as a Recoveries Officer in Alberta’s Fines Enforcement Program.

**About the Role**

As a Recoveries Officer, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective recovery of financial amounts owed to the provincial and federal governments, as well as to individuals and organizations in Alberta. This position supports several high-priority programs, including the Fines Enforcement Program, Motor Vehicle Accident Recoveries, and the Abandoned and Seized Vehicle Program. You will work with a variety of stakeholders, including debtors, law enforcement, and financial institutions, while ensuring that all recovery activities comply with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

In this role, you will contribute to maintaining Alberta's justice system by enforcing accountability and maximizing the recovery of funds. As the primary contact for debtors and stakeholders, you will negotiate payment arrangements, manage case files, and take legal actions where necessary to recover outstanding debts.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

In this dynamic role, you will:

- Execute financial recoveries: Enforce the recovery of overdue fines, judgment debts, and other outstanding fees according to existing legislation and program policies.
- Case management: Maintain detailed case files in the Wincollect system, monitor overdue accounts, and ensure compliance with recovery plans.
- Stakeholder engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for debtors, legal professionals, registry offices, and other stakeholders, educating them on payment obligations and providing relevant policy information.
- Skip tracing: Utilize electronic databases to locate debtors and their assets, facilitating effective recovery efforts.
- Negotiate payment terms: Analyze debtors' financial circumstances and negotiate repayment schedules that balance compliance with their ability to pay.
- Enforce legal action: Prepare garnishee orders, seize assets, and secure debts through legal means when voluntary compliance is not achieved.
- Process improvement: Contribute to program planning, policy updates, and the development of new technologies to enhance recovery efficiency.
- Support team success: Collaborate with other Recoveries Officers, share insights, and assist in training new staff to ensure the consistent delivery of recovery programs.

This temporary backfill position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on Alberta’s financial recovery initiatives. You will play a key role in maximizing the recovery of funds, ensuring accountability, and supporting justice system operations. As a Recoveries Officer, you’ll work on a diverse range of files, each presenting unique challenges and learning opportunities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement, with the chance to contribute to new technologies and process enhancements. This role also offers the satisfaction of directly contributing to Alberta’s General Revenue Fund and supporting public programs.

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The following competencies are essential for the position:

- **CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING**: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
- **AGILITY**: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
- **DRIVE FOR RESULTS**: Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
- **BUILDING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS**: Creating and supporting a work environment that allows people to work together well to reach goals.

**Qualifications**:

- A High School Diploma and four years’ related experience w