Job Title: Director, Alberta Mumbai Office

Ministry: Executive Council

Full or Part time: Full-Time

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 4-year Contract

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 - $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135–$170,332/year)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR) leads Alberta's international engagement to advance the province's economic interests around the world. Through the Alberta International Offices (AIO) network, the International Relations Division strengthens Alberta's global presence. It does this by attracting investment, expanding market access for Alberta's products and services, and advocating for Alberta's interests with foreign governments, businesses and partners. The Director, Mumbai Office is Alberta’s lead representative for trade, investment, advocacy, and talent attraction in India. Based in Mumbai, this long-term international assignment (four years) is an exceptional opportunity to shape Alberta’s economic interests in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. This role reports to the Managing Director, Indo-Pacific Region, based in the Alberta Singapore Office.

Drive Alberta’s market access and investment attraction strategies, supporting priority industries such as oil & gas, agri-food, clean technology, life sciences, and education.

Represent Alberta’s interests with Indian and Canadian government officials, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders.

Market Intelligence & Expansion: Operational & Team Leadership: Lead strategic and operational planning for Alberta's offices in Mumbai and New Delhi, including budget management, strategy implementation,



and leadership of locally engaged staff.

Extensive experience in networking and cultivating high-impact business relationships.

Deep understanding of Alberta’s economic, political, and social landscape, alongside strong knowledge of government policies in Canada and India.

Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to oversee complex international business initiatives, and manage teams in a cross-cultural setting.

Exceptional communication skills in English, with knowledge of one or more other official languages in India.

Creative problem-solving mindset, able to develop innovative solutions and bring together key players to achieve impactful results.

Social media expertise, leveraging digital platforms to promote Alberta’s industries and drive business opportunities.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Creative Problem-Solving:

Adapts quickly to change, managing risks and uncertainty while keeping goals on track.

Building Collaborative Networks:

Considers broader trends and political dynamics to guide informed, long-term decision-making.

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, preferred degree with a focus in Business or Economics, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience.

Candidates MUST be Canadian citizens in order to receive Top Secret federal security clearance.

Assets

A global thinker, eager to make a tangible impact on Alberta’s international presence.





An effective communicator, skilled in fostering partnerships and navigating complex international landscapes, and managing teams in a cross-cultural setting.

A broad understanding of Alberta’s current economic drivers and priorities, as well as political and social issues.

Extensive related experience in international economic development and policy advocacy and networking to drive outcomes.

An understanding of Alberta’s industry and networks and the Alberta value proposition for international trade promotion and investment attraction.

Demonstrated capacity for building relationships with domestic and international businesses, intergovernmental partners and other key stakeholders.

Exceptional diplomacy skills in responding and dealing with sensitive and controversial matters and in representing the province at senior political, business and social levels.

Exposure and knowledge of business management and international business development principles and practices would be considered an asset.

Successful candidates must be Canadian Citizens who must be eligible to work internationally.

This competition will be used to fill four-year contract full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Final candidates will be required to undergo Top Secret Federal Security Clearance screening.

The principle of GAPS is that an employee of the GoA who is posted should be placed in neither a more nor less favourable situation than would a public servant employee working in Alberta. Please review GAPS for information regarding Post-Allowance, Relocation, Payroll and Income Tax concerns.

For Internal candidates, please note this is a contract position, not a secondment or temporary assignment. These approvals must be in writing and signed off by the Deputy Minister for your base position.

📌 Office Manager - Full-Time or Part-Time (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton