Executive Director, Innovation Partnership and Governance

Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Innovation Partnerships and Governance

Requisition ID: 86424

Ministry: Technology and Innovation

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:    Regular

Scope:  Open

Closing Date: August 19, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 1

About Us

Alberta Technology and Innovation plays a strategic role within government to drive technology and innovation policy and strategy, and to create programs and tools that help grow Alberta’s economy, modernize government and provide better, faster and smarter government programs, services, and information. The ministry’s focus is to:

• support the growth of Alberta’s technology and the innovation sector to make Alberta a destination of choice for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors;
• develop and deploy modern, accessible, secure, and sustainable government digital and data services that allow Albertans to more easily access services, and government to operate more efficiently; and
• ensure Albertans have strong privacy protection measures, and privacy is considered in all aspects of design, operation and management of digital services and projects.

The ministry consists of the Department of Technology and Innovation, as well as its agencies: Alberta Innovates and Alberta Enterprise Corporation.

For further information about Technology and Innovation, visit  https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship and Chief Privacy Officer, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a branch of highly skilled professionals. The ED is responsible for designing and operationalizing partnerships, governance structures, policy frameworks, and accountability mechanisms that enable transformative innovation across government and with external partners. The ED leads the effective and efficient delivery of key projects and priorities from conception to completion, while providing executive-level counsel to the ADM and senior Government of Alberta leadership. The role builds and sustains trusted relationships with industry, post-secondary institutions, federal partners, and municipal governments, ensuring Alberta’s innovation investments deliver measurable outcomes for Albertans.

The Ministry of Technology and Innovation holds a strategic mandate within the Government of Alberta to advance economic growth through technology, innovation policy, strategy, and programs. It modernizes government operations, enables the secure and efficient delivery of digital services, protects personal privacy through a design-first approach, and strengthens Alberta’s position as a destination of choice for entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and investors. Within the Ministry, the Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship Division, and specifically the Innovation Partnerships and Governance Branch, plays a critical role in advancing this mandate by supporting innovators, businesses, and researchers to drive economic growth, build partnerships, attract investment, and create jobs.

The Branch leads key innovation strategies, including the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS) and associated frameworks, provides governance oversight to Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation, and delivers programs that advance research, innovation, and technology development across priority sectors. Operating with an AI-forward approach, the Branch embeds AI enablement across all functions, leveraging AI to strengthen analysis and reporting, accelerate strategy development, and optimize program design and delivery, enhancing outcomes for clients, stakeholders, and Alberta’s broader innovation landscape.

Qualifications

As a trusted and influential leader, you bring extensive senior management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, advance policy development, and enable effective cross-ministry coordination. You excel at fostering collaboration and navigating complex stakeholder environments, supported by strong political acuity and a deep understanding of government systems and governance. You are skilled in driving process improvement and shaping government-wide innovation policy. A bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902 - $202,256 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. Search Profile

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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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.