Manager, Compliance

Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Canada is seeking a Manager Compliance to oversee compliance operations and lead a team in the Residential Protection Program. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and at least 4 years of related experience, demonstrating strong leadership in a regulatory environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on community compliance practices.

Qualifications

• University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance operations in the Residential Protection Program.
• Drive continuous improvement across the Division.
• Lead and develop the compliance team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of the New Home Buyer Protection Act

Creative problem solving

Systems thinking

Agility

Collaboration

Education

University degree in related field

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Manager Compliance

Job Requisition ID: 76819

Ministry: Municipal Affairs

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Employment Type: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 13, 2025

Classification: Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,148 - $117,276 / year)

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance operations in the Residential Protection Program, identifying and resolving compliance issues and ensuring a consistent process across all incidents to support the most complex issues through to resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement by working with other managers in the RPP and across the Division to identify improvement areas and contribute to the development and implementation of updated policy procedures and training.
• Lead and develop the team, demonstrating effective leadership, cultivating a positive work environment, and coaching staff on best practices in regulatory compliance.
• Manage stakeholder and client relationships, communicating compliance decisions, addressing concerns about compliance processes, and building connections with ministries and agencies to share information and improve the RPP compliance function.
• Support the Director in achieving branch goals by raising awareness of emerging issues and program risks, and coordinating identification and recommendation of solutions and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Science, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent experience as described.
• Direct experience with equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
• Examples: 1-year certificate + 7 years experience; 2-year diploma + 6 years experience; minimum 8 years experience.

The successful candidate MUST have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably within a regulatory compliance or enforcement capacity.
• Experience and thorough knowledge of administrative fairness and natural justice principles in administrative decision-making.
• Knowledge of the New Home Buyer Protection Act and its regulations.
• Knowledge of adjacent legislation such as the Safety Codes Act and Insurance Act.
• Knowledge of the residential home building industry, insurance industry, and/or consumer protection.

Competencies

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view toward organizational objectives, anticipates outcomes and seeks stakeholder perspectives.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages resources to address issues, seeks root causes, and encourages debate.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change, explains impacts, and stays focused on goals.
• Drive for Results: Takes responsibility for outcomes and commits to what is good for Albertans.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves stakeholders, resolves conflict through coaching, and values diverse perspectives.
• Develop Self & Others: Plans career goals, provides feedback, and supports personal development.

Terms of Employment

Permanent Full Time

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day, 36.25 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta – Commerce Place Building

Security screening required.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply for a job online. Please include a cover letter outlining skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role.

Qualified candidates will be invited for interview; only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.