Auditor

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Positive workplace culture and work‑lI

Job summary

Government of Alberta’s Treasury Board and Finance – Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) seeks an Auditor in Edmonton to conduct desk and field audits of tax, royalty, and regulatory programs. You will plan audits, select samples, and test compliance while building strong stakeholder relationships.

A CPA pathway or accounting background is valued. Two positions exist: one permanent and one 6‑month temporary with extension potential, working 36.25 hours per week at the Edmonton Government

Qualifications

• University graduation in commerce, accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible audit experience.
• Knowledge of Alberta corporate tax legislation, commodity tax provisions, royalty frameworks or related regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques, including analysis of large datasets and AI tools such as Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk and field audits of low to medium complexity.
• Perform audit planning, sample selection, and develop audit programs.
• Analyse auditee accounting systems and processes; complete substantive testing.
• Prepare audit findings, technical reports or recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Identify potential regulatory or policy issues and provide detailed recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Audit experience

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

University degree in commerce/accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Copilot AI tools

Job description

Job Information

Job Title:Auditor

Job Requisition ID:87758

Ministry:Treasury Board & Finance

Location:Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:Full Time

Hours of Work:36.25hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: One Permanent and One 6-month Temporary with the possibility of extension

Scope:Open Competition

Closing Date:October 6, 2026

Classification:Finance 3

Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493/year)

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.

Treasury Board and Finance – Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA), TRA - 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 a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), working towards the CPA designation, or an accounting professional with experience in audit, tax administration or the oil and gas industry? Do you have knowledge of Alberta’s corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty regimes and enjoy challenging work? The Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) division is looking for auditors for our audit team. We are an enthusiastic, goal-orientated and knowledgeable team – join us!

Reporting to a Senior Manager in the audit branch, you will conduct desk and field audits and reviews, of low and medium complexity, involving a variety of corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty programs. You will be required to perform audit planning, sample selection, develop audit programs, gain a comprehension of the auditee’s accounting systems and processes, and complete substantive audit testing. You will use your extensive knowledge and audit skills to ensure that returns are reported accurately under the Acts and Regulations administered by the TRA Audit branch. You will also be challenged to demonstrate creativity and innovation in identifying audit efficiencies and adapting to changing environments in Alberta's tax and royalty programs. As an auditor, you will be responsible for identifying potential regulatory or policy issues, as well as providing comprehensive analysis and detailed recommendations to senior management.

You must be able to prioritize to ensure you meet tight timelines. You have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and are able to articulate and present complex issues to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and interpretative skills as well as attention to detail and accuracy will assist you in this role. The ability to build collaborative environments by establishing positive working relationships and managing multiple assignments simultaneously in support of branch objectives is key.

Your Work Environment: As a member of our team, you will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment where you will be supported, valued and enjoy having a great work-life balance.

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.

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 – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Self and Others – A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Creative Problem Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

Required:

University graduation in commerce, accounting, finance, business administration, or other related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in audit, the oil and gas industry, accounting, royalty, or tax administration is required. Equivalencies may be considered.

Assets:

• Experience in audit, accounting, royalty administration, tax administration, or the oil and gas industry.


• Knowledge of Alberta corporate tax legislation, commodity tax provisions, royalty frameworks or related regulatory requirements.


• Experience conducting audits of tax, royalty, compliance or regulatory programs.


• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques, including the analysis and interpretation of large and complex datasets and AI tools such as Copilot.


• Experience preparing audit findings, recommendations, technical reports or compliance assessments for management and stakeholders.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present your information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys your experience.

Please also clearly outline your educational credentials, including the type of credential obtained (e.g., Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate) and the field of study.

There is one full-time permanent position and one 6 months temporary position with the possibility of extension, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. These positions will be located at Edmonton Government Centre.

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at this classification or at a lower classification across Alberta.

Applicants being considered for these positions will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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 we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

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 [e-mail] .