Compliance Officer

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 77470

Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: December 18, 2025

Classification: Program Services 1

Salary: $2,297.14 to $2,989.82 bi-weekly ($59,955- $78,034/year)

Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – Tax and Revenue Administration is seeking experienced Collection Officers to join our team.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.

Are you interested in working within a client-focused team involved in filing compliance and collection of taxes, levies and orders?

TRA runs on collaborative teamwork and has leaders that care about the success of their staff. In this role, reporting to a supervisor of Filing Compliance and Collections, you will be going beyond the collection of outstanding taxes, levies and Employment Standards orders by educating taxpayers/debtors on their requirements to file, and making arrangements for the filing of tax returns and payments. You will serve Albertans by pursuing overdue taxes and levies as well as returns required under the Alberta Corporate and Commodity Tax Acts and collection of orders under the Employment Standards Code.

Success in this role requires well-developed organization, communication, and negotiation skills that will enable you to correctly document all files and establish acceptable arrangements. You will use your abilities to assess the financial situations of corporations and individuals to help identify sources of funds for the collection of accounts.

You will have the opportunity to provide recommendations or suggestions to improve policy, procedures, process and legislation to streamline the collection and enforcement process.

A positive attitude, adaptability and commitment to working with others are essential in this role. Knowledge of Employment Standards Code and Regulation, Federal and Provincial Corporate and Commodity Tax legislation would be a definite asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

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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:

• Agility: You demonstrate the ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You demonstrate that you genuinely value and respect different viewpoints and expertise and are willing to learn from others.
• Creative Problem Solving: You are willing to explore different methods in how we complete our work, with a goal to achieving more efficient and effective outcomes.
• Drive for Results: You take past experiences into consideration when making plans and adjust those plans based on past learnings.
• Develop self and others: You contribute to team learning by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences even when not asked.
• Systems Thinking: You seek information and analyze long-term outcomes. Focus on the goals and values in addition to the process.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Two-year diploma in a related field,; or equivalent education/experience as described below.

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of directly related experience; or
• 1 year directly related experience for 1 year of education.

Preferences:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a collections and/or tax administration environment.

Assets:

• Experience working in complex program administration.
• Experience working in a collections environment.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Code and Regulation
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Corporate and Commodity Tax Legislation.
• Ability to interpret supporting documentation (including financial statements) and make decisions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) is also required.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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This job requisition will be used to hire multiple positions.

• Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:15a.m.-4:30p.m hours per week)

Location: Terrace Building, Edmonton, AB

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a credit check.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
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• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply

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.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Rowe