ED, Community and Public Safety Services

Job Information

Job Title:                     Executive Director, Community and Public Safety Services

Job Requisition ID:     75632

Ministry:                      Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:                     Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:        Full Time

Hours of Work:            36.25

Regular/Temporary:    Regular

Scope:                        Open Competition

Closing Date:              October 3, 2025

About Us

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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (“PSES”) has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking.  The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA).

For further information, visit the ministry website at: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Executive Director of Community and Public Safety Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership to a multi-disciplinary team delivering a broad range of public safety programs in areas covering victims services, crime prevention grants and community initiatives, combatting human trafficking and Indigenous policy and services.

The Executive Director oversees a team of three Directors, ensuring branch operations are strategically aligned with the Public Safety and Emergency Services business plan. This senior leadership role is accountable for guiding policy and legislative development, fostering intergovernmental coordination, leading stakeholder engagement and strategic planning to support responsive and effective program delivery.

As a trusted advisor to ministry executives and elected officials, the Executive Director contributes to key legislative and platform priorities and leads proactive monitoring of crime prevention and public safety trends. The position ensures branch programs, services, and policies are integrated, coordinated, and compliant with applicable legislation and policy frameworks. The Executive Director also builds and maintains strategic partnerships across a broad stakeholder network, including ministries, law enforcement agencies, Indigenous groups, other jurisdictions, and community organizations. The role collaborates with senior leaders across the Ministry and Division to advance legislative and operational policy initiatives, including those within Public Security and Correctional Services Divisions.

Qualifications 

As the Executive Director, your background includes extensive senior leadership experience, with deep expertise in policy development, program management and strategic decision-making. You have a proven track record of navigating complex issues and influencing outcomes effectively. You have successfully led complex initiatives across jurisdictions, particularly in community public safety, victim services, and justice system frameworks. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills support effective resolution of operational challenges, and your sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and relevant legislation enhances your leadership impact. You maintain broad networks within and beyond government, consistently building collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders. A skilled team leader, you are recognized for your strategic thinking, project management, and ability to deliver results in dynamic environments. Your advanced communication and negotiation skills enable you to engage effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. With a forward-looking, service-oriented mindset, you foster high-performing teams, through mentorship and coaching you build organizational capacity for the future. A bachelor’s degree is required, including previous senior leadership experience; a master’s degree is considered an asset.

Salary

$5,234.94- $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 yearly)

Notes

Occasional travel will be required for this position.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced security screening. This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Position Profile.

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

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.  

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

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) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.   

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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.