invites applications for the position of
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Competition: ESO4/26
Location: Edmonton
Commencement: November 1, 2026 (or on a mutually agreeable date)
Position Overview Under the general direction of the Executive Secretary (who serves as the Association’s chief executive officer), the Associate Executive Secretary assists in providing strategic and operational leadership related to the general management of the affairs and programs of the Association. Some of the duties of this position are as follows:
Planning and coordinating Association business
Overseeing and directing various Association initiatives, events and activities
Examining trends
Attending and participating in Provincial Executive Council, Table Officers and other committee meetings as assigned and being responsible for Association representation
Having general responsibility for matters related to the status of the teaching profession, political and legislative affairs, public relations and internal and external governance
Having general responsibility for policy and bylaw development and implementation
Acting as Coordinator, Operations, and overseeing and facilitating the work of Teacher Qualifications Service, Central Records/Archives and Building Services
Acting on behalf of management in negotiations procedures with professional and support staff
Qualifications Key requirements
Extensive senior leadership experience in public education, a professional association or a comparably complex member-based organization
Commitment to prioritizing and advancing the broader strategic and operational goals of the Association in an evolving political, economic and governance environment
Strong capabilities in leadership and change management, with a commitment to equity, inclusion and respect for the diversity of the teaching profession




Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships, including productive relationships with government, education partners and key stakeholders
Awareness of where to find and apply legislation, policy and the Education Act
Problem solving and decision making
Ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions
Change agility
Ability to embrace change and adapt effectively in response to it
Commitment to continuing the evolution of the program areas within the Association
Effective communication
Commitment to regularly seeking feedback to understand other peoples’ perspectives and to integrating feedback into new behaviours and decisions
Accountability and self-awareness
Ability to manage professional relationships by performing work in a timely way while maintaining the quality that enables departmental success and advances the objectives of the organization
Ability to manage personal stresses and work conflicts in respectful and tactful ways
Commitment to collaboration
Ability to foster effective working relationships and collaborative partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
Commitment to contributing to team building and success
Vision and direction setting
Ability to embrace ambiguity, nuance and complexity
Supporting people and results




Commitment to managing with integrity and with an ongoing commitment to improving service to members
Ability to mobilize and manage resources to deliver on the Association’s priorities, improve outcomes and add value
Ability to manage performance and provide constructive and respectful feedback to encourage and enable excellence
In addition, the following are required:
Must qualify for an Alberta teaching certificate and have a minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or management experience in public education
Proven commitment to public education
Ability to undertake travel and evening/weekend work
Experience in school leadership is considered an asset
A demonstrated commitment to the Alberta Teachers’ Association (or another Canadian teachers’ organization) will be considered an asset, as will the ability to work in the French language. The Association is committed to reconciliation, and a candidate’s knowledge and experience of related issues and/or membership in an Indigenous community is considered an asset.
As an employer, the Association aims to reflect and respond to the diversity of our membership, our staff and the public. To help us better serve our members across the province, applicants who speak more than one language or offer diversity in other areas are encouraged to identify these assets in their application.
What This Position Offers The successful candidate will be employed under a personal services contract, which includes an attractive compensation and perks package. The initial location will be in Edmonton, but future assignments may be at any current or future Association office. Duties will commence on November 1, 2026, or on a mutually agreeable date.
For more information, please visit www.teachers.ab.ca.

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📌 Associate Executive Secretary (Alberta)
🏢 The Alberta Teachers' Association
📍 Alberta