Alberta Deputy director Jobs – 20 Openings This Week

Director, Programs
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $111,374–$151,961 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Continuous improvement
- Case management
- Computer networking
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Deputy Fire Chief of Community Safety & Administration
Town of Cochrane —Cochrane, AB
- $135,317–$148,512 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Issues Coordinator / Strategic Issues Advisor
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $76,613.67–$100,492.56 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Grants Specialist
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $74,382–$97,565 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Executive Director, Child Care Administration
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $153,902.57–$202,256.21 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
- Travel
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Deputy Director of Technology (Remote, Contract)
INFUSE —Edmonton, AB
- Contract
- Remote
- AWS
- AI
- Leadership
- Paid time off
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Policy Advisor
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $82,168–$107,710 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
- Project management
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Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent
Sturgeon Public Schools —Morinville, AB
- $36.73–$43.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
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Senior Project Manager
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $111,373–$151,960 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Up to 50% travel
- High school diploma or GED
- Project management
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Executive Director, Enterprise Performance
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $153,902.57–$202,256.21 a year
- Temporary
- Bachelor's
- Business
- Analytics
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Issues Advisor
Government of Alberta —Alberta
- $82,168–$107,710 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Remote
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
3d
Operations Manager
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $82,804–$118,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Project management
- Business
- Leadership
3d
Director, Financial Planning
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $5,139.30–$170,332.00 a year
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Executive Secretary to ADM
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $61,623–$82,021 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Childcare
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Manager Intergovernmental and Indigenous Relations
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $102,329–$137,705 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
5d
Manager, Indigenous Programs and Data
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $102,329–$137,705 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Legal Counsel
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $103,024–$244,093 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Research
Manager, Issues and Operations
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $102,329–$137,705 a year
- Monday to Friday
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Director, Programs

Government of Alberta -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Permanent
$111,374–$151,961 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Post-secondary education
Change management
Public Administration
Continuous improvement
Case management
Computer networking
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 85488
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1
Salary: $4,267.20 to $5,822.26 bi-weekly ($111,374 - $151,961 /year)

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Build partnerships. Deliver programs that make a difference.

As a management employee, in addition to your regular vacation entitlement, managers will be credited the full five days of vacation supplement each January 1st and it will not be earned throughout the year.

Candidates from outside the province are welcome to apply. Relocation expenses will be offered to the successful candidate.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a collaborative and visionary leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving innovation, and delivering results? Join us and help shape the future of program excellence.

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Director, Programs provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of case management, release planning, programs and services. The role collaborates closely with senior leadership, internal partners, and external stakeholders to ensure case management, release planning and programs are effective, responsive, and aligned with organizational priorities, policy requirements, and best practices. The Director leads a diverse team, drives innovation and operational excellence, and fosters partnerships that support positive outcomes for clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of programs and services.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for ensuring case management, release planning and program referrals are occurring through established best practices.

Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program effectiveness and organizational goals.

Provide expert advice and recommendations to senior leadership on program development, policy implementation, emerging issues, risks, and opportunities.

Drive operational excellence by monitoring program performance, identifying improvements, and implementing innovative solutions.

Ensure programs and services comply with applicable legislation, policies, standards, and best practices.

Represent the organization on committees, working groups, and stakeholder forums, promoting collaboration and strategic partnerships.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong leadership skills acquired through leading large, complex teams with a specific focus in case management and programming in a correctional, law enforcement or social services environment. You must be motivated to play an active role in the management of the largest remand facility in Canada. Effective networking skills are essential as this position is required to interact daily and maintain positive relationships with law enforcement agencies, other correctional and remand centers, the judiciary, lawyers, service providers and other ministry agents. You must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able to adjust your communication to suit a variety of audiences. Interpersonal skills, decision making skills and problem-solving abilities are critical. The ability to promote staff engagement and lead staff effectively will ensure your success in this role.

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APS Competencies

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:

Develop Networks - Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals and improve program outcomes.

Systems Thinking - Understands the broader organizational and stakeholder environment and considers impacts, risks, and opportunities when making decisions.

Drive for Results - Sets clear priorities, makes sound decisions, and ensures programs and services deliver measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

Creative Problem Solving - Identifies innovative solutions to complex challenges and adapts strategies to meet evolving business and stakeholder needs.

Develop Self and Others - Creates a culture of learning, inclusion, and accountability through coaching, mentoring, and empowering team members.

Agility - Leads effectively through change, demonstrates resilience, and adapts to evolving priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Required:
University graduation in a related field (Criminology, Criminal Justice , Public Administration Law Enforcement, Justice Studies, etc.)
Six years of progressively responsible experience (Deputy Director, Assistant Deputy Director, Director, Senior Manager)

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

The successful candidate will be progressively responsible in program management, operations, service delivery, or a related field. Experience leading diverse teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing strategic advice in a complex environment is essential. Experience with policy development, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives will be considered an asset

Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience managing case management, release planning and programming units within a correctional environment.

Post-secondary education and/or continued professional development in leadership, management, human resources, change management will be considered an asset.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointments to a job classification.
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Notes

This competition will be used to fill one, full-time permanent position at the Edmonton Remand Centre.

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

Work location: Edmonton Remand Centre, 127 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening including a fingerprint-based criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

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.

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

Working for the Alberta Public Service
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

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.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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. 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 Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected].

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deputy director jobs in alberta

Director, Programs

Deputy Fire Chief of Community Safety & Administration

Issues Coordinator / Strategic Issues Advisor

Grants Specialist

Executive Director, Child Care Administration

Deputy Director of Technology (Remote, Contract)

Policy Advisor

Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent

Senior Project Manager

Executive Director, Enterprise Performance

Issues Advisor

Operations Manager

Director, Financial Planning

Executive Secretary to ADM

Manager Intergovernmental and Indigenous Relations

Manager, Indigenous Programs and Data

Legal Counsel

Manager, Issues and Operations

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