Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Executive Operations

Job Requisition ID:   80541

Ministry:  Executive Council

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope:  Open

Closing Date: March 13, 2026

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

The Ministry of Executive Council is responsible for coordinating and supporting the executive arm of government: the Cabinet (also known as Executive Council) and its committees.  Executive Council ensures effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development across government, engagement of Albertans and the broader global community, and the promotion of a vibrant and innovative public service.  It ensures outcomes are achieved by supporting strategic planning, coordinated policy development and informed decision-making for the Government of Alberta, and helps ministries communicate and engage with Albertans.

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

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister (DM), Operations 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 within the Operations team and Executive Council, other ministry DMOs and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) network and their offices. As a trusted advisor to the DM, you will contribute to the overall planning, strategic direction and operational functions by providing the interface from the DMO, with enterprise COO offices, and the DM Executive Council Office (DMECO). Your success in the role will be demonstrated through effective leadership ensuring Executive Council initiatives align with government priorities. Experience leading complex files end‑to‑end and exercising strategic judgment under pressure will be critical to the ongoing success of this office. You play a pivotal role in ministry and enterprise priority and initiative synchronization, managing high profile/sensitive issues, and extensive interaction with industry and external service providers.

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. You have demonstrated skills in managing a large number of multiple related but distinct programs, sustained intensity of high profile/sensitive issues, and extensive interaction with a wide range of diverse stakeholder groups, external service providers, and industry players, with competing needs/interests. Given the cross‑government nature of the work, you should have a strong understanding of core Government of Alberta processes, including budgeting and forecasting cycles, Treasury Board and Cabinet processes, legislative and policy development timelines,  and enterprise planning and reporting requirements. Your exceptional communication skills and influence will ensure strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners. This role requires someone who can anticipate how these processes intersect with major initiatives and ensure work remains aligned and executable across ministries. Cross-ministry experience is essential, and procurement knowledge would be an asset. 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

$5,758.44 - $7,567.65 bi-weekly ($150,295.28 to $197,515.67 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/careers/Executive-Management/(type/Executive-Manager//jobLevel:level/Executive-Manager-2) 
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

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.

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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.