Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Initiatives

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Strategic Policy & Initiatives

Job Requisition ID:   76251

Ministry:  Hospitals and Surgical Health Services

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Scope:  Open

Closing Date: October 23, 2025

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 Hospitals and Surgical Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care delivery system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health by delivering safe, person-centered, quality emergency and medical health services; procurement and contract management; supporting innovative information management and technologies; and regulating hospital and emergency health care.

For further information, visit the ministry website at  https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services

Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, you will provide key leadership in policy related to the development and delivery of the department’s strategic policy; lead ministry-wide policy coordination and legislative planning; intergovernmental relations; and priority research and innovation related initiatives. You will oversee and coordinate policy and cabinet submissions ensuring a whole of ministry view, enhance Federal, Provincial and Territorial relations on related files; and use data and analytics to enhance research and innovation initiatives.  Your excellent communication, extensive policy and legislative processes, stakeholder relationships and data analytics skills will lead to your success in this role.  You have experience leading strong teams accountable for policy development and coordination, strong interpersonal relationships and you demonstrate an understanding of government and department priorities.

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background that includes significant related senior management leadership experience. You bring demonstrated experience leading teams in policy development and coordination, knowledge of legal documents and instruments, legislative processes and understanding of government and ministry priorities. Your background also includes an applied understanding of government decision-making, legislative frameworks, accountability processes and policy development mechanisms. A practiced relationship builder, you excel at engaging stakeholders in shaping and implementing high impact initiatives and have familiarity with Federal, Provincial and Territorial partners. Your capacity to inspire and empower change-agile teams will support you in delivering on key objectives. A related bachelor degree is required and a master’s degree is preferred.

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. 

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 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.