GFOA Alberta is delighted to welcome our newest members from Saskatchewan, and we’re looking forward to learning more about how we can support your municipal finance professionals and support staff alike.
Please take a few minutes to download and browse through the brief overview of your benefits, and if you’re part of a municipality that is not yet a member, please feel free to show it to your team or department head and reach out with any questions.
Why Alberta’s Neighboring Provinces’ Finance Pros
Fit Right In with GFOA Alberta
Here are a few great reasons why you and GFOA Alberta are a great match!
Why GFOA Alberta Makes Sense for You:
- Relevant Professional Development for the unique challenges of smaller municipalities and rural regions.
- Networking that goes beyond the border—because who better to talk shop with than your finance cousins next door?
- Workshops, webinars, and conferences designed by people who get municipal finance (and probably know your struggles with audits and tight timelines).
- Very affordable pay one fee and sign up as many members as you wish from your municipality. Flat rates by population
- Bonus: You’ll get to hang out with Ricky, our budget-loving AI sidekick. He’s borderless too!
Join a community that’s here to help you succeed – no matter your postal code.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Want to see more? Check out the Events Calendar and save the dates through April 2026
COLLABORATE WITH GFOA AB
Promote Your Business With GFOA
As a GFOA member, you’ll have opportunities to network with and get to know hundreds of our active members as you introduce your business, service or product cost effectively and with real impact.
Networking
Meet industry professionals from all over Alberta and start new relationships within your market
Have Fun
Enjoy an engaging annual conference with fun peripheral activities, a dynamic schedule, and an elegant Gala Banquet
Learning Ops
Attend the seminars, both virtual and in-person, to keep your finger on the pulse of governmental finance in Alberta and beyond.
Upgrade Your Career
Meet upcoming municipal finance leaders, develop new relationships and get the most current position openings as they open.
FRIENDS OF GFOA ALBERTA
Meet Our 2025 Sponsors!
Becoming a Sponsor with GFOA Alberta opens the door to cost effective, innovative opportunities for networking, business development and collaborative partnerships, with the Annual GFOA Alberta Conference at the heart of it all.
To explore our Sponsorship opportunities, check out our Sponsorships section or reach out to GFOA Alberta via phone or email. You’ll find our contact information below, and we’ll be happy to help create the perfect opportunity for you and your business.
Who Is GFOA Alberta?
Our Mission
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.
Administration & Policies
Our reference documents and strategic plans for the Board of Directors and Task Forces.
Board
Bylaws
Board of Directors Terms of Reference
Strategic Plan
Task Forces
CTF Terms of Reference Approved
EITF Terms of Reference Approved
PDTF Terms of Reference
Publications & Newsletters
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Visit our Publications Library here.
Hello everyone,
We know it’s budget season so here’s a little levity before the spreadsheets take over… ”Why did the finance officer take up gardening? Because they wanted to see their budget grow!
I want to thank each of you for your continued engagement and commitment to advancing municipal finance in Alberta and beyond.
Membership renewals for 2026 will be sent out shortly. We appreciate your ongoing support as we continue to grow our programs, professional development offerings, and cross-provincial partnerships.
We’re already looking ahead to our 2026 GFOA Alberta Conference, happening May 19–22, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, with additional accommodations available at the Fairmont Palliser and Marriott Downtown.
This year, we’re kicking things off with a pre-event workshop and our signature golf tournament, followed by three days of outstanding sessions, networking, and collaboration.
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Check out our Job Listings
Looking for a new opportunity? Have a position in your Municipality open?
As a GFOA member, you have access to job listings from municipalities around the province and Canada. Be sure to take a look!
About GFOA Alberta
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.
Quick Connect to GFOA Alberta
Quick Connect to GFOA Alberta
About Us
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.