Executive Director Animal Health and Assurance

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

About the Role

The Government of Alberta is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the Animal Health and Assurance team. This is a key role in the Agriculture and Irrigation ministry, responsible for providing strategic leadership on animal health, welfare, and associated programs and services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership on animal health, welfare, and associated programs and services
  • Collaborate with divisional leadership team, federal and provincial partners, and industry to deliver strong programs
  • Represent the Ministry and province on federal, provincial, and territorial initiatives and working groups
  • Lead a senior management team consisting of the Inspection and Investigation Section, Animal Health, and the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian (OCPV)
  • Bring demonstrated success and facilitate partnerships and coordinate approaches to resolve sensitive, complex policy, and scientific issues
  • Provide advice to the Assistant Deputy Minister and Executive Team

Requirements

  • Extensive senior management experience with a diverse background in agriculture, animal health, and welfare
  • Demonstrated expertise in policy, program, and legislation development
  • Proven ability to consult and negotiate solutions with diverse partners and stakeholders
  • Strong political acumen and excellent communication skills
  • Experience managing financial and human resources with the ability to motivate, coach, and mentor a team of professionals
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills that support innovation and the ability to develop strategies that will address challenges and opportunities

What We Offer

The Government of Alberta offers a competitive salary range of $5,082.46 - $6,679.30 bi-weekly ($132,652.21 - $174,329.73 year) and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system. Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant. Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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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