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Minister Nate Horner
Nate Horner was sworn in as President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance on June 9, 2023.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Our responsibilities
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the central human resource department for the Alberta Public Service (APS), providing advice and direct delivery of HR services to support the attraction and retention of qualified employees to meet the needs of Albertans.
The PSC administers key legislation, including Alberta’s Public Service Act (PSA) and associated regulations, the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service of Alberta, the Alberta Public Agency Governance Act (APAGA), and the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act (PSCTA), while representing the Government of Alberta (GoA) as the employer in APS-related collective bargaining and other labour relations matters.
As the centralized HR service department, the PSC’s core business includes:
- Delivering client-centered HR services, including employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness;
- Leading HR policy, planning and programs, including occupational health and safety, compensation and classification services, pension and benefits, and HR data governance and analytics;
- Representing the GoA as the employer in Collective Bargaining and leading labour relations across departments;
- Coordinating learning, development, and talent management for the GoA, as well as employee communications and engagement strategies; and,
- Collaborating with departments and public agencies to promote a consistent approach to agency governance and recruitment.
In focus
Latest news
- May 23, 2025
Finance Minister Nate Horner will travel to Europe May 25-June 5 to meet with Alberta’s bond investors and the investment community.
- May 23, 2025
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement on bargaining between the Government of Alberta and the AUPE.
- Apr 3, 2025
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement on ratification of a new contract between Alberta Health Services and the United Nurses of Alberta.