ED, Occupational Health and Safety Education and Prevention

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Occupational Health and Safety Prevention Services

Job Requisition ID:   72836

Ministry:  Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Scope:  Open Competition

Closing Date:  July 20, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager I

About Us

Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration supports economic development, promotes trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces, the Executive Director, OHS Prevention Services is responsible for strategic leadership to support an effective provincial occupational health and safety system. This is accomplished by working closely with system partners in delivering the Certificate of Recognition program, supporting high quality research, conducting surveillance on emerging trends and issues, and developing and promoting best practices and resources aimed at preventing workplace incidents.

The Executive Director is responsible for an operating budget of $8.25 million and leads a team of approximately 35 staff.

The Executive Director leverages OHS-related expertise and exceptional stakeholder relationship skills to drive a prevention focus throughout the OHS system.  

Qualifications

Your background includes extensive related senior management experience in a large, complex environment with a strong understanding of occupational health and safety policy and legislation. You are a proven leader known for motivating staff, building strong teams and leadership organizational change. You are experienced at program design and project management and have strengths in strategic thinking and problem solving. You have demonstrated abilities to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders groups. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential. A related degree is required.

Salary

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

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

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
• Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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

Position Profile Link

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

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.