Role Responsibilities

Lead the Future of Traffic Safety Policy in Alberta

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a tangible  impact on Alberta's roads, economy, and supply chain? Join us as the Director, Policy, and Program Development, where you will shape the province's traffic safety strategy and drive modernization at the intersection of innovation, public safety, and economic growth. This is your opportunity to champion transformative change and lead a high-performing team in a role that directly influences the future of Alberta’s transportation landscape.

Your Impact Starts Here

Reporting to the Executive Director of Modernization and Strategic Integration, the Director of Policy and Program Development plays a pivotal role in modernizing Alberta’s traffic safety policy framework. You will lead strategic policy and program initiatives that support sustainable legislation, foster cross-sector collaboration, and ensure alignment with provincial priorities. As a senior leader, you will inspire and guide a diverse, inclusive team, while engaging stakeholders to develop innovative, evidence-informed solutions that make Alberta’s roads safer and its supply chain more resilient.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading the modernization of traffic safety legislation, policies, and programs to align with strategic goals
• Building and mentoring a high-performing team of analysts to grow policy capacity across the Division
• Fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team culture
• Anticipating and addressing emerging policy issues with timely, strategic recommendations
• Synthesizing and communicating complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Engaging with partners across government and industry to co-create sustainable solutions
• Overseeing strategic planning, resource management, and implementation of policy initiatives
• Representing the Division and Ministry at internal and external committees and working groups

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles. Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.  Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.  Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.  Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.  Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships. 
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks. 
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.
   

Qualifications

Required:

•  University degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related, PLUS 7 years related experience or equivalent as described

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

For Example: 

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 10 years of experience
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 9 years of experience
• Related minimum 11 years of experience

The successful candidate MUST have :

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills that foster accountability and growth
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities to drive innovation
• Superior communication skills to effectively convey complex issues in plain language
• Political acumen and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to build trusted relationships
• A proactive, service-oriented mindset that champions continuous improvement and inclusion
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise in policy development, legislative change, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience presenting to senior executives and managing complex issues in a public sector context

Assets: 

• Knowledge of Alberta's government decision-making processes 
• Experience in traffic safety, public policy, or regulatory frameworks 
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related

    

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

• Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position 
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
• Location: Edmonton  
   

Additional Information:
 

• Please provide a cover letter detailing your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role. 
• Candidates who do not provide a cover letter may not be considered
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.