Job Information
Job Title: Executive Director, Alberta Human Rights Commission

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 1

About Us
The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and secure communities while having access to a fair and cutting-edge justice system that is administered according to the law. Working alongside partners in law enforcement, health, the judiciary, social services, and the criminal justice system as well as other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

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

The Alberta Human Rights Commission is responsible for carrying out work under the Alberta Human Rights Act, including protecting human rights. The Commission provides information about human rights in Alberta.

For further information, visit the commission website at: https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/

Role
Reporting to the Chief of the Commission and Tribunals, Alberta Human Rights Commission, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure the effective business operations of the Commission. This will include supporting the Director of the Commission, the Tribunal and the Communication, Education and Engagement branches. As Executive lead you willprovide strategic leadership, direction and coordination of a broad range of strategic planning, governance, policy, project management and administrative services for the commission. This includes business and operational planning and reporting and business continuity. As a key leader in the commission, you will lead the overall administration including budget and forecasting, compliance review, service excellence and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.



Contributing as a member of the senior leadership team and providing sound advice to the Chief will be key to the achievement of corporate goals.

Qualifications
Your background includes extensive related senior business management. You are an autonomous, hands‑on leader who confidently makes independent decisions, provides clear direction, drives team performance, and delivers results through a practical, vision‑led leadership approach. Exceptional administrative, and operations management, governance, budgets and finance, communication and relationship building skills are critical for working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders. Your demonstrated skills in system thinking, strategic business planning, and human and fiscal resource management will set a course for the success of the Alberta Human Rights Commission. A related degree is preferred.

Salary
$5,896.65 to $7,749.28 biweekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 yearly)

Notes
Travel within the province will be required as part of your responsibilities.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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

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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