Executive Director, Privacy, Policy and Governance

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Privacy, Policy and Governance

Requisition ID:   74152

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 6, 2025  

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 (ADM), Innovation, Privacy and Policy Division, the Executive Director (ED), Privacy, Policy and Governance, is accountable for the Government of Alberta's privacy, information management and technology policy, including but not limited to legislation, regulation and the Information Management and Technology Policy Program. In addition, the position provides strategic leadership for privacy services to all departments (with the exception of health focused departments), policy coordination for Technology and Innovation and divisional business support and administrative services.

Technology and Information has responsibility for key privacy and technology legislation, including the Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection Act, Electronic Transactions Act and the Records Management Regulation. The position leads the development of legislative and policy products for these various laws and for the Minister's responsibilities under them, such as the creation and publication of annual reports.

This position interacts extensively with other ministries, stakeholders and partners to promote and improve the delivery of privacy, information management and technology policy and services, provides expert strategic advice and consultation, represents and explains policies and mitigates issues. The Executive Director is the key liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) and represents the government's and ministry's interests. The position is also responsible to receive and incorporate legal advice on matters related to department policies and interpretations.

The ED translates ministry priorities into meaningful direction and plans for the branch. Pathways and networks are built and fostered across the department, Government of Alberta (GoA) and with external stakeholders to enable the work of the branch. As a member of the Division Leadership Team, the ED provides integrated plans and reports to shape division directions and achievements. Strategic advice and recommendations are provided to the ADM, Executive Team. Deputy Minister and government officials on matters related to branch business.

Qualifications

As a highly credible leader, you bring significant senior level management experience with proven success in strategic planning, policy development and coordination.  You have expert knowledge of public and private sector privacy legislation, issues, and trends. Additionally, you have demonstrated experience in leading larger, complex cross-ministry initiatives, with excellent advocacy, relationship building, and collaboration skills. As an influential leader, you have an extensive track record of developing relationships, leading teams and engaging with complex internal and external stakeholder.  Experience providing unbiased advice and recommendations to executive leadership will round out your background. A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Salary

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

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Interviews will be held the week of August 11, 2025.

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

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.