Executive Director, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Job Information
Job Title:   Executive Director, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
Job Requisition ID: 71812
Ministry:  Justice 
Location:  Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Hours of Work:  36.25
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Scope:   Open Competition
Closing Date:  June 6, 2025

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 Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans. It also provides a broad range of justice services and covers legal aid, grants and specialized court and restorative justice to improve access to justice by sharing information to help those in need.  It is also responsible for providing legal and strategic services to government by representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals as well as drafting public government bills, regulations, and Orders in Council. 

To find out more information about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.

Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division (SSII), the Executive Director, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations will take a leadership role in the medical assistance in dying (MAID) review and policy development, aiming to ensure there is appropriate oversight in place to protect vulnerable Albertans. This position will also be responsible for the Alberta Justice intergovernmental and international relations file, inclusive of the federal/provincial/territorial portfolio. 

The Executive Director will manage special projects and lead strategic initiatives across the ministry, including red tape reduction initiatives to make the justice system more accessible. Supporting Minister and Premier priorities, this position will initiate and engage with cross-ministry working groups to collaborate on shared deliverables. 
You will provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision-making, as well as demonstrate the ability to oversee complex project implementation with cross-ministry partners and stakeholders. As a strong communicator, you will enable and foster an integrated approach and collaborative style and have an ability to manage multiple facets including project planning, management, implementation and reporting to keep things in alignment with the department’s priorities. You will have experience leading strong teams accountable for results and demonstrate an understanding of government and department processes and priorities.  

Qualifications
Your background includes extensive related senior management experience with strengths in briefing at senior levels, project management and complex stakeholder management. You are a recognized leader who is agile, politically astute, with thorough knowledge of policy development, legislation and stakeholder management. You are highly skilled in building relationships and influencing decisions, while balancing the needs and interests of diverse stakeholders and cross ministry clients. Your excellent communication skills will be essential to your success in this role A bachelor’s degree combined with related experience in the government sector is preferred; a master’s degree would be an asset.

Salary

$5,234.94- $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 yearly)

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.  Search 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.