Executive Director, Policy and Performance

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Policy and Performance

Job Requisition ID:   73026

Ministry:  Affordability and Utilities

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Open  

Scope:  Open Competition

Closing Date:  July 6, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager I

About Us

Leads and coordinates government's ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable.

The Department of Affordability and Utilities is tasked with high profile and highly impactful work that entails relationships and interactions within government, industry and stakeholders who comprise or influence the affordability and utilities realm.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/affordability-and-utilities .

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer (SFO), Affordability and Utilities, the Executive Director (ED) provides leadership within the Ministry to encourage an outcomes-oriented environment emphasizing strategic planning and performance measurement for continuous improvement in a complex environment. The ED works in close collaboration with Ministry executives and staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance processes that support system accountability.

Leading the Planning, Policy and Agency Governance Branch, the ED will provide a strategic lens to connect policy, program delivery, operations and measurement; oversee operations and ensure resources are managed effectively to provide mandated deliverables and value-added services; envision and capitalize on opportunities for continuous improvement; and mentor staff to enhance ministry and government capacity.

Qualifications

As Executive Director, you will bring significant related senior management experience and well-developed strengths in formulating strategy, negotiating policy, program management, and implementing complex projects.

You also have a broad knowledge of planning and reporting processes, as well as government and / or complex organizational structure and accountability processes. You have a strong track record in program evaluation, including expertise in evaluation methodologies, performance measurement, and continuous improvement. A strong understanding of government decision making, business plan goals, and the structure of government will provide you a strong foundation for this role.

Your experience navigating politically sensitive environments, where urgent, competing priorities demand innovative, precedent-setting solutions have honed your political acumen and strategic leadership will also be critical to your success in this role. An undergraduate degree is required.

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
• Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile Link

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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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.