Executive Director, Modernization Office

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Modernization Office   

Requisition ID: 82612

Ministry:  Assisted Living and Social Services  

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:    Regular

Scope:  Open

Closing Date: May 8, 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.

Assisted Living and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, continuing care services, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

For further information, visit the ministry website at Assisted Living and Social Services | Alberta.ca

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Services, your exceptional strategic leadership will propel the transformation of client and user experience in the delivery of social services. You will provide strategic direction on key innovation initiatives in the department and direct the strategic and tactical planning, development and management of the Ministry’s information system, as well as be responsible for the continuous improvement and process modernization of department IT systems, system coordination and quality assurance processes and monitoring and enhancing pathways. Your collaboration with a wide network of key stakeholders, including Ministry divisions, external partners and the department of Technology and Innovation, will ensure that client and financial systems are improved for simpler, modern and accessible digital services for low-income and vulnerable Albertans.  Your leadership will guide a team in ensuring the planning and implementation of the digital roadmap goals for modernization and continuous improvement of business and information technology systems and that they are coordinated, collaborative and refashioned with a user centric lens.

Qualifications:

Your background includes significant senior management experience overseeing complex front-line social service programs within a large public-sector environment. You bring strong financial management expertise, supported by a solid understanding of citizen‑centred service delivery models. As an influential leader, you have demonstrated experience leading complex program initiatives, fostering effective stakeholder collaboration, ensuring program, policy, and financial compliance, and building high‑performing teams. Knowledge of social programs and service delivery is considered an asset. A related degree in computer science, social or health sciences, business, or public policy is preferred.

Salary

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 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

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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.