Director, Accommodations

Role Responsibilities

Courthouses aren’t just buildings - they’re the backbone of Alberta’s justice system. As Director of Accommodations, you’ll navigate the intricate world of capital projects, specialized judicial spaces, and evolving program requirements. From planning complex courthouse expansions to managing urgent judicial and ministry accommodation needs, this role demands a leader who thrives on complexity and can balance priorities across diverse stakeholders. 

This isn’t just about managing office space - it’s about shaping environments that enable justice programs and court operations across Alberta. You’ll oversee everything from capital planning and courthouse accommodations projects to fleet safety compliance and risk management. Your decisions will ripple across the ministry, influencing how we deliver services to Albertans. If this sounds like you, the Ministry of Justice wants you to lead the way as our next Director of Accommodations. 

What You’ll Do:
•    Lead Strategic Planning: Develop and implement capital and accommodation plans that align with ministry priorities and optimize resources.
•    Parking and Fleet Management: Oversee a fleet of 55 units and parking allocations at courthouses and government facilities province wide.
•    Risk Management: Anticipate operational risks through strategic data analysis and proactive mitigation solutions.
•    Team Leadership: Build and inspire a high-performing team focused on service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You are a strategic leader who empowers teams and builds strong stakeholder relationships. With exceptional political acumen and communication skills, you influence executive decisions through sound, innovative recommendations. Your agility, results-driven approach, and ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments ensure successful delivery of facilities and fleet strategies aligned with ministry priorities.

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking – See the big picture and connect the dots to align facilities and fleet strategies with ministry priorities and long-term goals.

Agility – Adapt and thrive when priorities shift, responding to urgent accommodation needs or unexpected challenges with confidence and clarity.

Drive for Results – Deliver outcomes, even when the road gets bumpy—keeping projects on track, within budget, and focused on impact.

Develop Networks – Build relationships that make things happen by collaborating across ministries, with stakeholders, and external partners to achieve shared success.

Creative Problem Solving – Turn “impossible” into “done” by crafting innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex accommodation and fleet challenges.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 
•    University degree in a related field, such as public administration, business management, social sciences
•    At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience, including leading large, complex programs in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Experience leading and managing teams is a requirement.

Your cover letter is your chance to shine. Clearly explain your experience managing complex clients and high-volume workloads. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The following equivalencies may be considered:

•    A related Masters plus a minimum of 5 years related experience
•    A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 9 years related experience
•    A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 10 years related experience
•    No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 11 years related experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

•    Facilities, fleet and accommodations planning experience
•    Capital project management and budgeting experience
•    Fleet management experience
•    Knowledge of procurement legislation and occupational health and safety standards.
•    Experience with identifying, assessing and mitigating operational and financial risks
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

•    Full time permanent opportunity located at the ATB Place North Building, Edmonton, AB
•    Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
•    Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.