Executive Director, Policy and Legislation

Job Information

Job Title:  Executive Director, Policy and Legislation

Job Requisition ID:

Ministry:  Assisted Living and Social Services

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Temporary (up to 2 years)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 18, 2026

About Us

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. For more information, please visit:

Assisted Living and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, continuing care services, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

For further information, visit the ministry website at Assisted Living and Social Services |

Role

The Assisted Living Policy and Legislation Branch undertakes research, policy analysis and development and planning activities on issues relevant to the health transformation related to assisted living. The Branch also collaborates with other ministries, level of government and community stakeholders to ensure any impacts to Assisted Living Alberta are considered in government initiatives and strategies.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Assistant Living Alberta Strategic Services, the Executive Director, Policy and Legislation oversees activities involving strategy and proactive policy analysis within the Assisted Living Alberta branch. As the Executive Director, your leadership will inform the implementation of strategic frameworks to set government direction, providing strategic advice to Senior Officials and elected officials and development of programs for Assisted Living Alberta. You will provide guidance responsible for policy research, analytics and evaluation initiatives ensuring value addition and alignment to ministry's goals and priorities. Overseeing a team of senior managers and professional staff, you will guide the achievement of objectives related to ministry goals, build relationships and key alliances with other governments and other stakeholders, and support a collaborative and integrated approach to achieving the government's intergovernmental goals and priorities specific to the assisted living sector.

Qualifications

Your background includes senior leadership with extensive experience in policy development and legislative environments. Skilled in developing evidence-based policy recommendations, coordinating subject matter experts, and aligning initiatives with government priorities. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges, lead cross-functional teams, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You have comprehensive understanding of citizen-centered policy models and issues related to legislative frameworks, regulatory compliance, and program delivery. Familiarity with Government of Alberta decision-making processes, including policy development cycles and legislative agendas would be considered a strong asset.

Your exceptional communication skills enable you to translate complex, conceptual ideas into practical, operational solutions that align with government priorities.  Combined with strong political acumen and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity, you bring interpersonal and influencing skills that foster innovation, build consensus, and motivate stakeholders to embrace and implement new policy concepts.

A related degree in public administration, political science or public policy is preferred.  

Salary

$5, $7,567.65 bi-weekly ($150,295.28 – $197,515.67 yearly)

Notes

The Executive Director position is temporary in nature and expected to end on August 31, 2027.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

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Working for the Alberta Public Service – Pension plans:
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Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  SEARCH PROFILE LINK

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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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

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