Executive Director, Business Services

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Business Services

Job Requisition ID:  72188

Ministry:  Justice

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 27, 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 Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and secure communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system that is administered according to the law. Working alongside partners in law enforcement, health, the judiciary, social services, and the criminal justice system as well as other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

Ensuring effective program delivery, the Procurement, Facilities and Fleet Services branch oversees a diverse portfolio of foundational services, integrated with internal and external service partners. Providing visionary direction to address complex business support issues, the branch leverages knowledge of leading practices to provide creative options and advice playing a critical role in the achievement of ministry, cross-ministry, and corporate goals.

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

Role

As the Executive Director, Business Services, you will be accountable for providing strategic leadership, direction, and coordination for the delivery of a complete range of business services including but not limited to procurement, and fleet and facilities management, in order to meet the short and long-term business goals of the ministry. You will support and mentor multiple directors who oversee professionals and administrative staff in the successful achievement of the Division’s mandate and goals. You will also deliver key contributions as a member of the Division’s senior management team by providing strategic advice, innovative options, and recommendations to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, and Minister. Establishing, balancing, and maintaining effective relationships across government with a diverse range of stakeholders will be critical to this role.

Qualifications

As an influential and highly credible leader, your career has included extensive related executive management, with a proven track record leading diverse teams within a service orientated organization. Additionally, you have demonstrated expertise working with central agencies and have knowledge of related public administration processes including human resources, financial management, business planning, and policy decision-making. Your advanced communication skills enable you to lead projects and provide timely and effective support to stakeholders, ensuring outcomes are achieved. A proven leader, you have demonstrated experience creating, supporting, and sustaining an environment which enables staff to achieve results and develop enhanced organizational capacity. A university degree in business, public administration or a related subject area is preferred. A post-graduate degree or designation (e.g. MBA, MPA, CPA or equivalent) is desirable.

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.  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

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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.