Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Program Innovation

Job Requisition ID: 84479

Ministry: Advanced Education

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: July 3, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager I

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.

Alberta Advanced Education (AE) is responsible for providing an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable and high-quality education and training for Albertans.

The Program Innovation Branch is responsible for collaborating with other ministries on meeting workforce needs; post-secondary program approval functions; and leading the Campus Alberta Quality Council Secretariat.

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

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Program Planning and Student Aid Division, the Executive Director of Program Innovation Branch is responsible for providing leadership, support and strategic direction on key innovation initiatives in the post-secondary system and the ministry.

The Executive Director supports executive leadership for the department and leads a team of directors, managers, professionals and administrative support. The position is accountable for designing and implementing strategy for AE's workforce planning, program approval, and the Campus Alberta Quality Council secretariat. In addition, the role will be managing all branch operations and resources to deliver the outcomes associated with division, ministry and Government mandates and strategies.

Qualifications

As the successful candidate, you have significant experience in a senior leadership role. You bring strengths in program implementation and/or project management, as well as stakeholder management in a government or academic setting. Your knowledge of post-secondary systems and relevant legislation and regulations will be advantageous in this role, as will experience working in a post-secondary institution.

You will demonstrate exceptional collaboration with internal and external stakeholder groups, a sophisticated ability to influence, and well-honed political acumen to address sensitive issues.

As a leader, you have demonstrated experience supporting and developing teams and inspiring a culture of change, innovation and service.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A master’s degree in political science, business administration or public policy would be considered an asset.

Salary

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 annually)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• 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

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

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

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.