Job Title: Executive Director, Strategic Planning and Operations
Job Requisition ID: 73529
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Classification: Executive Manager I
Children and Family Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. The ministry engages with Indigenous leaders and communities, the Government of Canada, other Government of Alberta ministries, community agencies and other stakeholders.
For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/childrens-services.aspx
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance and Business Supports Division, the Executive Director, Strategic Planning and Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of planning and administrative services that are essential to the Ministry’s success. This includes responsibility for strategic planning and reporting, project and portfolio management, capital planning, strategic accommodations, tracking public responses, emergency management and security operations. The role also leads key initiatives in business planning, enterprise risk management, red tape reduction, business continuity, and employee security. Collaborating closely with ministry executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, the Executive Director ensures the effective delivery of services, drives operational excellence, and fosters a positive working environment that supports staff engagement and professional development.
You bring extensive senior management experience, with a high level of expertise in project management, policy development and implementation as well as strategic and operational planning. Your collaborative leadership style, exceptional communication and innovative resource management skills are essential to your success. Recognized as a systems thinker, you are known for your innovative problem solving, strong commitment to continuous improvement and ability to achieve results. Your capacity to influence, support and develop your team as well as build partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders will also be key in this role. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
$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:
Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. POSITION Profile LINK
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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.
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