Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Executive Director, Strategic Policy and InitiativesJob Title: Executive Director, Strategic Policy and InitiativesJob Requisition ID: 86216Ministry: Hospitals and Surgical Health ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25Regular/Temporary: Temporary up to 24 monthsScope: OpenClosing Date: August 5, 2026About UsThe 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-serviceThe 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 hospitaland emergency health care.Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) /Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), you will provide key leadership in policy related to the development and delivery of the department's strategic policy; lead ministry-wide policy coordination, agency governance and legislative planning; and priority research and acute care workforce related initiatives.



You will oversee and coordinate policy and cabinet submissions ensuring a whole of ministry view, and use data and analytics to enhance research and workforce 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 high-performing teams accountable for policy development and coordination, foster strong interpersonal relationships and demonstrate an applied understanding of government and department priorities.QualificationsSuccess 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.$ 5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 - $202.256.21 annually)NotesFinal candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.This is a temporary role up to 24 months in length.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. POSITION Profile LINKApplicants 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.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 [email protected] .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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Executive Director, Strategic Policy And Initiatives (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton