Director, Executive Operations

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta seeks a Director, Executive Operations in Edmonton to lead critical ministry initiatives and coordinate executive-level operations. You will work closely with the COO to drive strategy, policy implementation, and governance across PPHS.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex issues with stakeholders across government, delivering results in a dynamic, public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
• Experience advising senior leadership on operational issues, risks and priorities.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies or procedural frameworks.
• Experience leading and managing teams in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Ministry mandates, initiatives, and projects.
• Support the Chief Operating Officer in achieving the Ministry's mandate, goals and operations.
• Establish and oversee strategies and processes that enable effective issues management.
• Oversee the operation of the Chief Operating Officer's Office.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Risk management

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Admin, or related

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Job Information
Job Title:Director, Executive Operations
Job Requisition ID:88255
Ministry:Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:October 15, 2026
Classification:Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/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 Primary and Preventive Health Services (PPHS) is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The Director, Executive Operations role under the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Primary and Preventative Health Services, provides the opportunity to expand and enhance your background and experience in leadership and be able to identify strategic issues impacting the Ministry.

Your ability to deal in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment, identifying key issues, including legal implications, risks and mitigation strategies are critical skills required in fulfilling the requirements of this position.

The position performs essential role in assisting the COO, and is a key liaison to the ministry staff, the Deputy Minister's Office (DMO) and the Deputy Minister's Executive Director of Executive Operations, Executive Council and other ministry OCOOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Ministry mandate, initiatives, and projects and the continual enhancement of Ministry operations
• Support the Chief Operating Officer in achieving the mandate, goals and operations of the Ministry
• Establish and oversee strategies and processes that enable effective issues management
• Oversee the effective operation of the Chief Operating Officer's Office

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.

Competencies critical to this role:

Systems Thinking – See both the big picture and details. Must be able to evaluate broad reaching impacts and use the knowledge to inform and process.

Drive for Results – Hold true to principles and confront problems directly, taking steps to rectify problem situations.

Develop Networks – Establish credibility and initiates relationships with a broad range of people in unfamiliar environments, nurturing these relationships to build trust.

Creative Problem Solving – Identify barriers to creativity and proposed viable solutions. Combine different approaches and perspectives from various stakeholders and clients, creating a safe space for people to think creatively.

Agility – Adapt quickly to changing landscape and priorities, foster agility in others, create processes and opportunities that encourage proactive and flexible practices.

Build Collaborative Environments – Promote sharing of expertise among wide-ranging teams to achieve ministry outcomes. Bring the right people together, create conflict-resolving environment to high-level goals to motivate and guide others to achieve results.

Develop Self and Others – Staying ahead of the curve and apply emerging approaches and or technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Health Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a Health Sciences, plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Required:

• Experience advising senior leadership on operational issues, risks and priorities.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies or procedural frameworks.
• Experience leading and managing teams in a complex operational environment.

Assets:

• Experience working within Alberta’s health system, particularly in health system transformation, strategy and policy development, and executive coordination.
• Experience leading large-scale health-system transformation initiatives involving multiple organizations, stakeholders and governance structures.
• Experience developing health system strategies, policy frameworks, implementation plans or system-level improvement initiatives.
• Experience using data, evidence, and health information to support strategic planning, policy development and executive decision-making.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

This is a permanent position located in downtown Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] .