Executive Director, Custody Operations Administration

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Custody Administration Branch

Job Requisition ID: 75690

Ministry:  Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:  Edmonton or Area

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Scope:  Open Competition

Closing Date:  October 20, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager 1

About Us

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.

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

Role

This branch within the Correctional Services Division oversees and supports the administration of custody operations including program and litigation support, pre and post induction training, oversight of therapeutic living units and the capital and operational planning for ten (8 adult and 2 youth) correctional facilities throughout the province, involving approximately 3,500 offenders on any given day and 2,000 staff.

As a respected leader, your proven leadership and relationship management skills position you to take on significant human resources responsibilities and equip you to effectively navigate employee relations matters within a complex union environment. Your agility, proactive planning and service-orientation will also empower you to champion cultural change as we move forward with progressive correctional service initiatives.

Qualifications

This challenging role demands a credible leader with extensive related senior management experience preferably in a correctional facilities environment. The ability to coordinate care and service delivery for a diverse, vulnerable population combined with requirements for security and safety of staff, individuals in custody and government infrastructure is critical for success in this position. Your background demonstrates success in negotiation and managing human resources and labour relations, and a record of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Relying on your systems approach, your capacity to manage high profile issues and your strengths in policy development, contract administration and fiscal management will support you in delivering on your mandate. Your commitment to service excellence and reputation as a leader who empowers and nurtures the potential of large, diverse teams will set the course for organizational renewal. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and a related degree are preferred.

Salary

$5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,632 - $179,560 annually)

Notes

The Executive Director will ideally be based out of Edmonton. The Ministry is open to exploring outside of the Edmonton area (within Alberta) for the right candidate.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• 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
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements as operationally feasible.
• 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.