Director, Sr Strat

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Senior Strategic and Program Support 
Job Requisition ID: 75865
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services 
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Hours of Work: 36.25 
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: October 30, 2025
Classification: Management Senior Manager Zone 2 
Salary: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi-weekly ($114,904 - $145,912/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about SCSS, visit our website:

The Seniors Division provides a number of financial assistance programs to support seniors with low income to meet their basic needs, afford essential health and personal supports, and age safely in their homes. More information is available online at 

The Director, Senior Strategic and Program Support leads policy development and research on issues related to Alberta's aging population. This role involves engaging stakeholders, representing the ministry in cross-government initiatives, and advising senior leadership on strategic decisions that impact seniors.

Key responsibilities include:

- Policy and Legislative Leadership: Review and approve proposed changes to policies, legislation, and regulations. Provide expert advice and support to resolve complex issues and develop sustainable, long-term solutions for seniors.
- Program Oversight: Ensure program reviews are strategically planned and prioritized in alignment with broader government policy objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Elder Abuse Prevention: Lead the development and implementation of elder abuse policies and action plans grounded in evidence-based research. Collaborate with communities, service providers, and other government departments to prevent elder abuse. Support local initiatives through grant funding and contribute to cross-government efforts addressing family violence.
- Intergovernmental Engagement: Represent Alberta in the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum, ensuring Alberta's interests are reflected in work plans and deliverables. Support the Minister and Deputy Minister's participation by preparing briefing materials, actively engaging in the Officials Committee, and guiding staff contributions to working groups.
- Strategic Planning and Coordination: Provide strategic advice to senior leaders to inform decisions and responses. Contribute to branch planning and reporting by summarizing policy and program outcomes. Collaborate across branches, divisions, and departments to improve programs, coordinate services, and identify innovative approaches to service delivery.
- Leadership Support: Serve as Acting Executive Director when required, ensuring continuity in leadership and strategic direction.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, and a deep understanding of seniors' issues and government policy processes.

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

As the Director, Senior Strategic and Program Support in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Systems Thinking: to identify emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities, provide options for resolution and develop recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal or political risk associated with consultation initiatives. 

•  Build Collaborative Environments: Teamwork-oriented to collaborate with ministry staff to plan, implement and assess specific programs to ensure the delivery of an integrated consultation program across the province.

• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

• Develop Networks: Proactively develop and maintain effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of diverse interests when supporting the engagement of Indigenous communities and the achievement of collaborative outcomes. 

• Agility: anticipate and adapt by focusing on long-term goals, changing the way we approach situations, using new ideas and solutions to achieve results 

University degree in Public Policy, Arts, Social Sciences, Business or a related field and four years of experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:

•    Related university degree and 4 years related experience 

•    Related Diploma and 6 years related experience 

•    Related certificate and 7 years related experience 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
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Assets:

•    Extensive experience in policy development, program planning, and strategic leadership. 

•    Proven track record of leading cross-ministry initiatives or multi-stakeholder collaborations.

•    Skilled in navigating political and organizational dynamics

•    Experience working in or with government, particularly in intergovernmental relations or seniors-related policy areas. 

•    Hours of work are 36.25 weekly, Monday to Friday.

•    This competition will be used to fill a permanent position in Edmonton. The position is full-time.

•    Please include a cover letter that clearly outlines your suitability for the role and highlights how your experience aligns with the position's requirements.

•    Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A Criminal Record Check will only need to be provided upon request.  Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.  Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

 

•    Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service -

•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -

•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -

•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -

•    Professional learning and development -

•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.

•    Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply  
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.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

 
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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana