Director, IAPS Operational Planning

Posting Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Director, IAPS Operational Planning 
Job Requisition ID: 73404
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary-2 Years   
Scope: Open Competition 

Closing Date: July 17, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2
Salary: ​$4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi-weekly ($114,905 - $145,913)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Bill 49, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 received royal assent in May 2025. The Act is designed to enhance public safety by enabling the creation of a new Independent Agency Police Service (IAPS). The amendments ensure the IAPS functions as an independent policing body with strong accountability enhanced civilian oversight, transparency, and accountability.

To assist in these efforts, a temporary two-year implementation team has been established within the Public Security Division to lead the work to implement the IAPS.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, IAPS Operational Planning is responsible for coordinating and developing the IAPS organizational framework, in accordance with the amendments to the Police Act.

The Director provides strategic leadership to design, develop and establish the IAPS as a new provincial corporation, spanning organizational design, corporate strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, position development, recruitment, work locations, accommodations, information technology, records management, and procurement of equipment, vehicles, specialized equipment, etc.

In this role you will also provide support and advice to the Executive Director of the implementation team, the IAPS Chief, and are accountable for ensuring that implementation of the IAPS is consistent with the intent of the Police Act and associated regulations. You will plan and direct unit operations, human resources and financial resources to deliver outcomes and develop organizational capacity, while guiding and mentoring team members as they contribute to achieving the unit mandate.

Key Responsibilities include:
•    Ensure leadership and strategic support in the assessment, development, coordination and delivery of organizational structure for the IAPS. 
•    Lead and oversee the design, development, and establishment of a new provincial corporation.
•    Establish, schedule and coordinate strategic and corporate planning framework for the IAPS. 
•    Provide guidance and direction to the program advisors, subject matter experts and professionals and technical staff across applicable areas of government 
•    Lead the acquisition of operational and business support(s) and coordinate procurement of necessary goods and services to launch the IAPS. 
•    Direct briefings and advice to inform executive decision-making and development of the IAPS. 
•    Ensure unit operations are planned, directed and evaluated to deliver the implementation teams mandate and in support of the ministry’s strategic and business plans and government priorities of the IAPS.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:

•    Systems Thinking – Analyze emerging public concerns and social trends affecting police oversight and public trust. Use a systems-thinking approach to connect legislative frameworks, stakeholder perspectives, and operational processes. 
•    Creative Problem Solving – Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. Uses a wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas, bringing the right people together to solve issues. Identifies new solutions for the organization. 
•    Agility - Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement, awareness of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains the impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.
•    Drive for Results – Anticipate and remove challenges in the case management process, ensuring adherence to established service standards. 
•    Develop Networks - Actively build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including complainants, police services, legal teams and community organizations. 
•    Build Collaborative Environments - Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Qualifications

A University degree in a related field such as Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration/ Policy, Organizational design or any other closely related field, plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Please note that candidates with a master's degree in a related field, as indicated above, are preferred.

Required:
•    Significant experience in program development and design, including experience with the Police Act and other relevant legislation.
•    Experience managing large program changes and/or operational innovation.
•    Experience in policy development and engagement design.
•    Experience preparing executive decision materials and familiarity with GoA Business/HR/Procurement processes is essential.

Assets:
•    Familiarity with GoA business/HR/procurement processes.
•    Training in project management and organizational design, including developing and implementing project plans and assigning accountabilities.
•    Experience developing successful working relationships across a wide array of stakeholders.
•    Demonstrated experience engaging with Indigenous communities and culturally diverse groups

Please ensure your cover letter clearly highlights how your experience is aligned with the requirements and noted assets for the role.

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This position is located in Edmonton. 
Location: Bowker Building (9833 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2E8) 
Hours: 36.25 hours/week (Work hours M-F 8:15-4:30pm)
Travel: < 25% (Some travel within Alberta may be required, thus a valid Class 5 driver’s license is required, a 3-month drivers abstract is an asset)

Other Application Information:
•    A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience align with the role.
•    Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
·    Must be able to pass a security clearance, fingerprinting, and police information check.
·    Class 5 driver's license-Travel across Alberta is required.
•    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 has 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
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at Alba.Ngjelo@gov.ab.ca.