Executive Director, SafeRoads Alberta

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, SafeRoads Alberta

Job Requisition ID:  78719

Ministry: Justice

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  TEMPORARY (1 year)

Scope:  Open Competition

Closing Date: February 2, 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.

The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and secure communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system that is administered according to the law. Working alongside partners in law enforcement, health, the judiciary, social services, and the criminal justice system as well as other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/justice.aspx.

This is a TEMPORARY (1 year) opportunity.

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Administrative Law Programs, you will lead the Alberta SafeRoads branch in resolution of administrative penalties issued for contraventions of the Traffic Safety Act.  Your team will provide Albertans access to a simple, fast, fair and efficient means of resolving traffic and impaired driving disputes.

You will lead the strategic business planning, policy development, statutory requirements of the act and ensure decisions are adjudicated in a timely manner.

You will also be involved in leading Administrative Law Programs’ interests related to impaired driving and road safety with federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments working collaboratively with industry and stakeholders.   

Qualifications

You bring extensive related senior management experience in, large, complex service delivery including multi-stakeholder environments, with knowledge of administrative fairness.  You bring strengths in policy development, and/or legislative/policy making processes, an understanding of adjudicative process, and the ability to influence innovative outcomes. You have a background in an adjudication setting, meeting specific regulations and are recognized for empowering teams and promoting a partnering culture through an operational team. A related degree is required. 

Salary

$5,758.44 - $7,567.65 bi-weekly ($150,295.28 - $197,515.67 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.  Position Profile

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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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.