Executive Director, Alternative Capital Financing Coordination

 Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Alternative Capital Financing Coordination

Job Requisition ID:   71174

Ministry:  Infrastructure

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Scope:  Open Competition

Closing Date:  June 13, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager 1

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

Alberta Infrastructure provides public infrastructure that contributes to the province’s economy and Albertans’ quality of life. The ministry is accountable for the long-term planning of provincial public infrastructure to support key social programs and services and economic development. It designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and health infrastructure meets the needs of all Albertans now and in the future. It is also responsible for alternative ways to finance and deliver infrastructure projects including public-private partnerships.

For further information, visit the ministry website: https://www.alberta.ca/infrastructure.aspx.

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Partnerships & Learning Facilities, you will lead the assessment and procurement of a wide range of infrastructure projects via alternative capital financing strategies.  Your forward-focused vision, advanced leadership skills, and commitment to service excellence will set the direction for the development and continuous enhancement of the Government of Alberta’s Unsolicited Proposals Framework, the Government of Alberta’s coordination and engagement with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank, and financial assessment of alternative delivery projects.

The Executive Director works closely with internal and external stakeholders to guide opportunity identification and assessment, procurement activities, and support execution of these alternative delivery strategies, within the context of legislation, technical standards and guidelines, and accountability policies and procedures.

Proactive and effective collaboration with other ministries, industry, and stakeholders will be critical as you balance needs and address complex issues.  As an integral member of the ministry executive team, you will share accountability for achieving business plan goals and government priorities. 

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a record of accomplishment in the infrastructure space, including identification, assessment, project development, procurement and delivery of alternative financing and alternative delivery projects. Your background includes significant related management experience and working knowledge in the delivery of infrastructure programs, program management, commercial management, and infrastructure funding models. An agile and influential leader, you have a track record of building collaborative relationships, navigating complex governance processes, and managing diverse projects and complex issues. You are recognized for your advanced negotiation and effective communication skills. You have a sound understanding of policy development, government approval processes and a track record for building successful partnerships.  A respected leader of people, you are committed to building strong lines of communication and trust, empowering your teams to achieve results through performance excellence.  A post-secondary degree in a related field such as engineering or business is required.  Equivalencies will be considered.

Salary

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

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

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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.