About Us
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.
Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.
About the Corporate Services Group
The Shared Service Group is a team of service-minded individuals who are passionate about ensuring smart, customer-focused business processes are developed and followed. This team serves multiple internal customers and is made up of key business enablers and trusted business partners who provide superior customer service through collaboration, innovation, partnerships, and leadership to ensure the best possible user experience. In alignment with the needs of Explore Edmonton, services include providing governance advice and support, offering scalable business solutions, creating value for employees by building and facilitating connections across the organization.
About the Position
Explore Edmonton is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Integration to lead the development and execution of our corporate strategy while driving alignment, integration, and performance across the organization.
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Integration leads the development and execution of Explore Edmonton’s corporate strategy while driving alignment, integration, and performance across enterprise functions. This role provides executive leadership to the People & Culture and Business Systems functions, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, employee experience, and enabling systems. The Executive Director plays a key role in shaping a high-performing, inclusive culture and ensuring employees are supported with the tools, systems, and capabilities needed to deliver on Explore Edmonton’s mandate.
What you’ll do:
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Lead the development and execution of Explore Edmonton’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment across all business units and functions
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Provide executive leadership to the People & Culture and Business Systems functions, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and alignment
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Advance the organization’s employee experience framework, including initiatives that strengthen engagement, recognition, and workforce effectiveness
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Oversee workforce planning, succession, and organizational design to support long-term organizational sustainability
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Lead the strategy, governance, and optimization of enterprise systems to enable efficient, data-driven decision-making
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Drive integration and alignment between people strategies, systems, and business outcomes across the organization
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Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to improve processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency
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Establish performance measures and reporting frameworks to support organizational effectiveness and accountability
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Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior leaders on corporate strategy, people, culture, and systems impacts
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Build strong relationships across the organization and serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, change management, and workforce strategy
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Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and corporate governance requirements
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Represent Corporate Services in enterprise initiatives and external engagements as required
What you bring:
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Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CPHR) are considered an asset
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10+ years of progressive leadership experience in People & Culture, HR, or organizational leadership, including experience at a senior or executive level
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Demonstrated experience partnering closely with or overseeing enterprise systems, technology, or business systems
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Strong executive leadership capability with the ability to lead high-performing teams and drive accountability
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Deep understanding of employee experience, talent strategy, and organizational development
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Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change
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Strategic and analytical thinker with a focus on data-informed decision-making
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Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to influence at the executive level
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Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution in a dynamic environment
How to Apply
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than June 12, 2026.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.
