Executive Director, Executive Operations

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Executive Operations  

Requisition ID:   72905

Ministry:  Multiple Ministries

             Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction and Communications and Public Engagement

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Scope:  Open

Closing Date: July 4, 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

We currently have Executive Director, Executive Operations opportunities in Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction and in Communications and Public Engagement available. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction is a solutions provider, striving to deliver innovative services to support the significant events in Albertans’ lives, like having a child, getting married, etc. as well as protecting consumers in a complex economic environment. Our focus is to cut red tape by one-third to reduce costs, speed up approvals, and make life easier for hard-working Albertans and businesses.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.alberta.ca/service-alberta.

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) provides full-service communications, engagement and marking support to all of government, with expertise in strategic communications planning, issues management, media relations, crisis communications, digital communications, graphic design, advertising, public opinion research, and public engagement.

For further information about CPE, visit alberta.ca/cpe.

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, you will be the main point of contact for the Deputy Minister's Office (DMO) and act as the liaison and key resource for strategic support, advice and assistance to ministry staff, the Minister's Office (MO) and Minister's Chief of Staff, Executive Council and other ministry DMOs. As a trusted advisor to the DM, you will contribute to the overall planning and strategic direction for the ministry by providing the interface between the political and operational functions of the ministry and Minister’s Office.  Your success in the role will be demonstrated through effective leadership ensuring ministry initiatives align with government priorities in support of Executive Team and Assistant Deputy Ministers. You play a pivotal role in ministry-wide policy synchronization, managing high profile/sensitive issues, and extensive interaction with industry; Agencies, Boards and Commissions; and external service providers. Your exceptional communication skills and influence will lend to strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners.  You have experience leading professional teams, and you demonstrate an understanding of government and department priorities. 

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background including significant related senior management leadership experience in an executive environment. You bring a strong systems thinking lens, an understanding of policy and legislation, as well as issues management to the role. Your exceptional interpersonal skills will support your ability to work effectively with diverse, complex stakeholders to manage broad expectations and interests. You have demonstrated skills and ability to collaborate and influence others across multiple areas without direct authority.  You have a high degree of political acuity, are agile, and solutions-oriented.  A respected leader with experience leading staff, you are committed to building strong lines of communication and trust as well as empowering your teams to achieve results through performance excellence.  Related post-secondary education is required.

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
• 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.

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.

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.