Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Finance, Facilities and Procurement 

Job Requisition ID: 77234

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services 

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary: Temporary – Contract of Employment

Scope: Open

Closing Date: November 30, 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.

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

The Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS) was created in June 2025, and once operational, the agency will strengthen Alberta’s existing policing model and complement the province’s current police services, which includes the RCMP, Indigenous policing services and municipal police. It will help fill gaps and ensure law enforcement resources are deployed efficiently to meet Alberta’s evolving public safety needs and improve law enforcement response times, particularly in rural communities.

Reporting to the ASPS Chief, the Executive Director, Finance, Facilities, and Procurement is a strategic and operational leader responsible for designing and implementing financial governance and systems for the ASPS. This role partners with the Chief, and the other executive team members to build and operationalize, driving initiatives that enhance the policing framework and align with provincial priorities. The Executive Director ensures financial planning, reporting, and controls meet public sector standards, support transparency, and enable long-term fiscal sustainability.

You will oversee physical infrastructure, capital projects, and procurement systems, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supply chain operations meet provincial standards, are fiscally responsible, and support safe, modern, and responsive policing.

You will build and lead a team of financial and business operations professionals to deliver integrated financial and business services in collaboration with internal and external partners, including provincial shared services. Through leadership and direction, you will foster partnerships across police services, the Government of Alberta and with other key stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic leadership on financial policy development and participating in cross-agency initiatives to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Overseeing financial management, budgeting, audit, risk, and systems to align with legislation, trade agreements, and business strategies.
• Directing and coordinating a team delivering a full range of business services to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Leading development and publication of the annual report and business plan.
• Ensuring procurement, facilities, fleet, and emergency management strategies comply with legislation and align with business objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships across government, policing services, and stakeholders to deliver integrated financial and operational services.

As a member of the executive team, you will play a critical role in building the financial infrastructure and accountability framework for a scalable, accountable police organization and is a critical role in building and sustaining the operations of the agency.

Qualifications

The successful candidate brings extensive senior management experience in financial oversight, governance, capital planning, procurement, and business operations within a large, complex organization, preferably within a public sector or a law enforcement /policing environment. Experience managing large budgets ($100M+), leading financial teams, and working with audit and oversight bodies is essential.

You have deep knowledge of policing policies, practices, and relevant legislation, along with experience launching new programs from concept to implementation (staffing, infrastructure, process development, operational standards). You are a strategic and results driven leader, and you navigate complexity and deliver innovative solutions under pressure. You have a proven track record of leading senior teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and building relationships across police services and stakeholders. You are recognized for your strong consultation, negotiation, collaboration, strategic thinking, and political acumen, which will be critical to your success.

A university degree in Finance, Accounting, business, public administration or a related subject area. A post-graduate degree, or designation (e.g., MBA, MPA, CPA, or equivalent) is desirable. A master’s degree in Finance, Public administration, Business Administration, or Executive Leadership is considered an asset.

Salary

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

Notes

The Executive Director role is a temporary contract of employment position that has been created within the Government of Alberta with Public Safety and Emergency Services. Travel across Alberta is required for the role.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced 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
• 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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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.