Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Information Job Title: Director, Community Partnerships Job Requisition ID: 88130 Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women

Location:
Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: October 23, 2026 Classification: Management Senior Manager Zone 1

Salary:
$4,267.2
- $5,822.26 bi-weekly ($111,373
- $ 151,960/year) The 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. The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women works to strengthen Alberta’s communities by supporting the arts, preserving cultural heritage, advancing gender equality, and fostering opportunities that enrich the lives of Albertans. Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for strengthening communities, fostering inclusion, and building meaningful partnerships? Join us in shaping initiatives that advance multiculturalism and create positive outcomes for Albertans. Reporting to the Executive Director of Status of Women and Inclusion, the Director manages the operation, implementation and/or improvement of programs to increase women's economic participation and support the needs of multicultural communities through various funding programs, community engagement and Advisory Councils. The Director develops and maintains relationships across ministries, community not-for-profit organizations, Advisory Council Chairs/Members and community leaders/advocates.

Key Responsibilities
Include

: Provide strategic leadership for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of grants, scholarships,



multiculturalism and anti-racism programs to ensure services are responsive to the needs of Alberta’s ethnocultural communities. Lead the development and implementation of community-based grant programs and initiatives that advance government priorities related to gender equality, gender-based violence prevention, women's economic participation, multiculturalism, anti-racism, and community capacity-building. Provide accurate, timely, and strategic advice to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Executive Director, and senior leadership on complex, politically sensitive, and emerging program issues, including risks, mitigation strategies, and implementation considerations. Support oversight of program administration, including financial management, forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation to ensure effective use of public funds and achievement of intended outcomes. Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of program performance measures, evaluation activities, and reporting requirements. Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, community leaders, and sector organizations across Alberta. Oversee responsibility for three external advisory councils and maintain strong working relationships with council members. Provide leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team in a complex, evolving, and politically sensitive environment. Foster a high-performing,



collaborative, and inclusive team culture focused on results, continuous improvement, and qualified excellence. Collaborate with other branch and divisional leaders to strengthen alignment between policy, programs, and stakeholder engagement functions. Anticipate emerging issues and opportunities related to program delivery and community engagement and initiate options and recommendations for executive consideration. Competencies 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. Build Collaborative Environments:

Create safe, credible engagement spaces with ethnocultural and racialized communities on sensitive issues. Systems Thinking: Adjust program design to align with broader government priorities without undermining community outcomes. Drive for Results: Hold teams and partners accountable while maintaining relationships. Agility:

Adapts engagement or delivery approaches in response to emerging issues. Develop Networks: Connect community leaders to appropriate government decision‑makers. Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by six years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. Depending on the statutory or unique requirements of the position, specific qualifications may apply. Preference will be given to candidates with post‑secondary education in

Arts, Public Administration

or a related field. Know

📌 Director, Community Partnerships (Canada)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Canada