Manager Unclaimed Property

Culture Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Public Service is seeking a Manager Unclaimed Property in Edmonton. The role leads the administration and delivery of Alberta’s unclaimed and vested property program under the applicable Act and regulations, overseeing inventory, financial controls, and claims administration while supporting property restitution to rightful owners.

You will provide strategic and operational guidance, identify opportunities to strengthen compliance, and manage risks in a complex, regulated

Qualifications

• University graduation in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
• Experience applying or administering legislation, regulations, policies and/or compliance requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing or improving programs, operational processes, procedures and/or controls.
• Experience assessing complex issues or risks and providing advice to management or senior decision-makers.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to address complex issues and support program outcomes.
• CPA designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead program and legislative administration by ensuring the Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act, regulations, policies, and related requirements are consistently interpreted and applied in program operations.
• Oversee unclaimed and vested property administration, including inventory records and disposition.
• Manage financial controls and program risks, including reconciliations, banking, internal controls and privacy protection.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership, translating priorities into operational plans and monitoring performance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and compliance activities with property holders, claimants, ministries, legal advisors, financial institutions, service providers, and partners.
• Support effective program operations through process and system improvements and staff development.

Education

University graduation in Business Administration or Public Administration

CPA designation

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager Unclaimed Property

Job Requisition ID: 88484
Ministry: Treasury Board and Finance

Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Full-Time
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Classification: Manager 2
Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/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.

The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is tasked with high profile and highly impactful work that reaches across all ministries and numerous provincial agencies, and which impacts all Albertans. TBF has responsibility for 42 Acts, in addition to related regulations.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at Treasury Board and Finance (TBF

Role Responsibilities

The Unclaimed Property Manager leads the administration, development and ongoing delivery of Alberta’s unclaimed and vested property program under the Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act and its regulations. In this role, you will oversee the control, safeguarding and disposition of unclaimed and vested property, including inventory management, financial controls and claims administration. You will ensure the program is delivered in accordance with legislative and policy requirements while supporting the return of property to its rightful owners. You will also provide strategic and operational advice on legislative, financial, legal and program matters; identify opportunities to strengthen compliance and improve program delivery; and manage complex issues and risks. The Manager independently resolves most day-to-day matters and seeks direction from the Director on unique, complex or contentious issues.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead program and legislative administration by ensuring the Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act, regulations, policies, and related requirements are consistently interpreted and applied in program operations.
• Oversee unclaimed and vested property administration, including the secure control, maintenance, reconciliation, transfer, and disposition of property and associated inventory records.
• Manage financial controls and program risks by overseeing reconciliations, banking and financial arrangements, internal controls, fraud prevention, privacy protection, and risks associated with complex property files.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership by translating priorities into operational plans, monitoring program performance, identifying emerging issues, and providing advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and compliance activities with property holders, claimants, ministries, legal advisors, financial institutions, service providers, and other partners, including outreach, education, and representation on interjurisdictional forums.
• Support effective program and team operations through process and system improvements, staff recruitment and onboarding, performance management, service standards, and continuous improvement.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

• Systems Thinking: Considers the broader legislative, operational and stakeholder environment when making decisions and understands how changes in one area may affect the program.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment, analysis and innovative thinking to address unique and complex program issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive for Results: Establishes priorities, addresses barriers and maintains focus on delivering effective program outcomes.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Works collaboratively with others, encourages open communication and builds shared understanding around program priorities and outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery, compliance and issue resolution.

Qualifications

University graduation in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalency

Directly related education or experience considered based on:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Related experience should include

• Experience applying or administering legislation, regulations, policies and/or compliance requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing or improving programs, operational processes, procedures and/or controls.
• Experience assessing complex issues or risks and providing advice and recommendations to management or senior decision-makers.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to address complex issues and support program outcomes.

Assets

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience administering unclaimed property, vested property and/or vested land.
• Experience with accounting controls, reconciliations, asset management and/or inventory tracking.
• Leadership experience overseeing programs, operations and/or teams in a complex or highly regulated environment.
• Experience representing an organization and collaborating with external partners through committees, working groups or similar forums.

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

Notes

Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week in office.

• 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 (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:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.