Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives and Rural Utilities

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives and Rural Utilities

Job Requisition ID:   75631

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:  September 30, 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, Utilities, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the coordination of the government’s approach to rural utilities policy and programs as well as key strategic initiatives which includes working with multiple ministries on multiple complex priorities. 

In this role, you will provide oversight to major policy and program initiatives such as the integration of large load data centres into the Alberta electric system, how to ensure the long term sustainability and reliability of the Alberta power grid and the on-going policy and legislative initiatives that directly affect the rural utilities industry and ministry clients. Additionally, Affordability and Utilities is responsible for the overall policy development, planning and direction of a variety of programs, services, functions and activities primarily related to the rural electrical, natural gas and water utility industry and serves as Rural Utilities' primary contact with the rural utility industry.

You will provide strategic advice and guidance to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister and Executive Team to inform decision-making and direction setting that aligns with ministry and Government of Alberta (GoA) priorities. You will work collaboratively with senior and executive management across the division, ministry and across the GoA to enable and foster integrated communication and collaborative efforts. 

Qualifications

Your background includes related senior management experience with strengths in cross-ministry deliverables, strategic foresight, people leadership, policy analysis, issue and resource management. You are recognized for your ability to build collaborative relationships, resolve complex issues and provide sound analytical and technical advice. With your advanced integrative thinking and solutions-focused leadership skills, you will work closely with stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships, identify opportunities for collaboration, and balance needs in facilitating key policy and program initiatives. Knowledge of government decision making and governance related to Agencies, Boards and Commission and legislated requirements is advantageous.

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.

Undergraduate and graduate degrees are preferred.

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

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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.