Director, Business Services and Corporate Governance

Alberta-School-Employee-Benefit-Plan; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan seeks a Director of Business Services and Corporate Governance to lead governance, communications, risk, and business delivery services. You will translate strategy into actionable operations, set organizational standards, and drive continuous improvement for governance practices.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer, you will lead managers and professional staff, oversee governance frameworks, and collaborate across ASEBP to support

Qualifications

• University degree in business, public administration, governance or related field.
• Master's degree would be an asset.
• Governance, project management, risk management or leadership designation is an asset.
• Experience with a Board of Directors or similar governance bodies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for governance, communications, risk and business delivery services.
• Establish standards, processes and governance practices for consistency.
• Coordinate priorities and resources across portfolios to deliver services.
• Monitor service delivery, performance metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance frameworks

Risk assessment

Change management

Resource planning

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Legislation interpretation

Education

University degree in business/public administration/governance

Master's degree asset

Governance/project management designation asset

Board governance experience asset

Job description

Director, Business Services and Corporate Governance

Job Category : Executive Services

Requisition Number : DIREC001133

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Edmonton, AB T6H2K7, CAN

Description

The Director, Business Services and Corporate Governance provides leadership and oversight for centralized business services and corporate governance functions that enable organizational effectiveness, consistency and accountability across ASEBP. Working closely with the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer, the Director translates strategic direction into operational initiatives, ensures effective coordination across portfolios, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and governance.

This role provides operational leadership for four departments, including Trustee Governance, Communications and Marketing Services, Risk Services, and Business Delivery Services. The role involves working collaboratively with leaders across ASEBP to establish organizational standards, support strategic execution and strengthen corporate governance practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership for Business Support and Governance

• Provide operational leadership for ASEBP's business support functions, including Governance, Communications and Marketing, Risk, and Business Delivery Services.
• Establish standards, processes, templates and governance practices that support consistency across the organization.
• Coordinate priorities, resources and work plans across portfolio functions to support effective service delivery and organizational outcomes.
• Monitor service delivery, performance measures and operational outcomes, and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and consistency.

Governance Planning and Support

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks, policies and supporting processes.
• Support organizational compliance with governance requirements, corporate policies and applicable standards.
• Oversee governance reporting, tracking and documentation practices.
• Coordinate support for executive, committee and trustee governance activities, as assigned.
• Identify governance risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.

Strategy and Operational Planning

• Translate strategic direction from the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer into operational plans and priorities.
• Coordinate portfolio initiatives, projects and organizational improvement efforts.
• Monitor progress toward strategic objectives and provide reporting to senior leadership.
• Facilitate business planning, resource planning and performance measurement activities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations regarding organizational priorities, resource allocation and strategic execution.
• Lead managers and professional staff within the portfolio.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability measures and development plans.
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, employee engagement and continuous learning.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the portfolio.
• Manage performance, workforce planning and organizational change initiatives.

Partnerships and Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with leaders across ASEBP.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and decision-making.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Represent the portfolio on corporate initiatives and working groups.
• Support organizational change management and communication activities.

Your Education and Experience

• Completion of a university degree in business, public administration, governance or a related field. Completion of a Master's degree would be an asset.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in governance, organizational effectiveness, business operations, corporate services, strategy execution or a related area.
• A governance, project management, risk management, change management or leadership-related designation is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting or working with a Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, executive committees, or similar governing bodies is considered an asset.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Your Abilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in a complex and evolving environment.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, standards and business processes that support organizational objectives.
• Analyze complex organizational issues, assess risks, evaluate alternatives and develop practical solutions and recommendations.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources and manage multiple competing initiatives while balancing short- and long-term organizational needs.
• Build collaborative relationships and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
• Communicate, facilitate, negotiate and resolve issues effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply legislation, governance requirements, policies and organizational objectives to support sound decision-making.
• Lead, coach and develop leaders and professional staff while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Leverage data, performance measures and business insights to evaluate outcomes and support strategic and operational decisions.
• This position is eligible to participate in ASEBP’s hybrid workforce program.
• Some travel within Alberta may be required.

If you have the required qualifications and would like to become a member of our team, please submit your application by November 9, 2026.

No phone calls please. We thank all interested individuals, but only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. ASEBP is an equal opportunity employer.

All offers of employment for this position are conditional upon satisfactory background and reference checks, which may include a criminal record check, and/or education and employment verification.