Director, Communication, Education & EngagementJob InformationJob Title: Director, Communication, Education & EngagementJob Requisition ID: 81242Ministry: JusticeLocation: Edmonton or CalgaryFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: April 14, 2026Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991.72 - $166,340.52 per year)
The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission created by the Government of Alberta. It has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, through the resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination, and through human rights tribunal and court hearings.
Role ResponsibilitiesAre you a strategic leader passionate about advancing human rights, fostering inclusion, and strengthening public trust? The Alberta Human Rights Commission is seeking a Director of Communication, Education and Engagement (CEE) to lead province-wide initiatives that promote equality, reduce discrimination, and enhance awareness of human rights in Alberta.
About the RoleAs a key member of the Commission’s leadership team, the Director provides strategic direction for communication, education, and engagement initiatives that improve public understanding of human rights and support inclusive, barrier free communities across Alberta. This role oversees a multidisciplinary teams in Edmonton and Calgary and works closely with senior leaders, government partners, community organizations,



and national counterparts.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver human rights education initiatives
that increase Albertans’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities, including the development of workshops, resources, publications, and digital learning tools.
Provide expert consultation to stakeholders
to support community and organizational strategies that counter racism and discrimination and build capacity for inclusive practices.
Develop and implement communication strategies
that strengthen visibility, accessibility, and public awareness of the Commission’s services, including internal/external communications, promotional initiatives, and media relations.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships
with government ministries, community groups, national committees, and cross-sector stakeholders to advance human rights priorities.
Oversee operations of the CEE branch, including planning, performance management, staff development, budgeting, and aligning activities with Commission goals.
Provide strategic advice and analysis
to the Chief of the Commission and Tribunals on emerging human rights issues, policy development, risk management, and public positioning.
Lead long-term strategic planning
to enhance organizational capacity, integrate initiatives across the Commission,



and respond to evolving human rights needs.
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CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
Agility
– Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
Drive for Results
– Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
Develop Self and Others
– Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others.
Build Collaborative Environments
– Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Develop Networks
– Proactively builds networks, connects and builds trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Systems Thinking
– Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
Creative Problem Solving
– Have the ability to assess options and implications in recent ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
QualificationsUniversity degree in a related field (public administration, business management, humanities, or social sciences), supplemented by seven years progressively responsible leadership experience.&l;

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