Executive Director, Civil Society & Community Initiatives

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Posting Date: Feb 14, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta


Job Information
Job Title:  Executive Director, Civil Society and Community Initiatives 
Job Requisition ID:   66006
Ministry:  Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location:  Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:  Full Time
Hours of Work:  36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope:  Open Competition
Closing Date: February 28, 2025

 


About Us
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


Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The ministry also provides oversight for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-community-and-social-services.

 

 

Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Preventive Community Services Division, this role will work with all orders of government and agencies across the province to deliver a continuum of preventive, community-based services for the safety and well-being of Albertans. You will provide strategic oversight and direction for government’s support to civil society and community organizations that enable local and preventive responses, to maximize value of funds and promoted community well-being as it relates to the Family and Community Supports Services program, low income transit, food security and service dogs. You will be responsible for planning, creating and leading initiatives that support these programs in collaboration with ministry, cross-ministry, municipal and other organization partners.

 

Your team will ensure that policy, legislation, community support and funding support the strategic priorities of government. This role involves significant engagement with municipalities and associations, executive leaders within civil society organizations as well as in regular contact with government MLAs and others within key political roles.  

 

 

Qualifications
Your background includes extensive related senior management experience including social community programs as well as complex project management and grant funding. As an influential leader you bring experience in generating creative solutions and demonstrate a strong results-oriented background.  Your exceptional communication, policy and legislation development, stakeholder relationship and leadership skills will contribute to your success in this role. Knowledge of prevention programs and an understanding of community-based programming would be an asset. A related degree is preferred.  

 

 

Salary
$5,082.46 - $6,679.30 bi-weekly ($132,652 - $174,329 yearly)
 

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

 
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:


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

 

 

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.