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Senior Manager, Operations
Government of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
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- Monday to Friday
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- Full-time
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- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
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Field Operations Manager
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- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Travel
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Senior Manager, Operations

Government of Alberta -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Permanent
$134,135–$170,332 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Public Administration
Bachelor's
Business
Communication skills
Business process improvement
Political Science

Full job description

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 85497
Ministry: Public Service Commission
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 14, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)
Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 to $170,332/year)

This role supports Arts, Culture and Status of Women, as well as the Public Service Commission. It supports promoting and celebrating Alberta’s unique cultural identity and heritage, addressing gender inequality, and administering human resources for the Alberta Public Service.

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Operations provides strategic operational leadership and executive support to the Deputy Minister’s Office (DMO) across Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW) and the Public Service Commission (PSC). Working closely with the Deputy Minister, Executive Director, Strategic Operations, and executive leaders, this role ensures priorities are translated into coordinated action, effective decision-making, and measurable outcomes.

This position leads complex operational systems, governance processes, and cross-ministry coordination in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Manager provides strategic advice on sensitive issues, supports executive decision-making, and strengthens alignment across divisions, ensuring the organization remains focused on government priorities.

Translate Deputy Minister and Executive Director direction into coordinated implementation plans, timelines, accountabilities, and follow-up actions across divisions.
Provide strategic advice and analysis on complex, sensitive, and cross-cutting issues, including identifying risks, developing options, and recommending approaches for executive decision-making.
Lead executive operations systems, governance processes, tracking mechanisms, reporting practices, and continuous improvements to strengthen operational effectiveness.
Coordinate and support executive governance forums, including preparation of materials, agenda development, decision tracking, and follow-through on commitments.
Monitor progress on key priorities, identify barriers to implementation, and lead corrective action to maintain alignment and delivery.
Facilitate collaboration among Assistant Deputy Ministers, executive leaders, central agencies, and partner groups to resolve issues and advance shared priorities.
Develop and review executive-level briefing materials, correspondence, reports, and communications to support informed decisions.
Build effective relationships across ministries and provide leadership in navigating competing priorities, changing direction, and emerging issues.

Please

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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:

Systems Thinking: Understands how government priorities, organizational structures, policies, and operational decisions connect and uses this perspective to guide recommendations and execution.
Build Collaborative Environments: Creates alignment among diverse stakeholders by building trust, facilitating discussion, and supporting shared outcomes across divisions and ministries.
Creative Problem Solving: Analyzes complex challenges, considers multiple perspectives, and develops practical solutions to support executive decision-making.
Agility: Responds effectively to changing priorities, emerging issues, and shifting executive direction while maintaining focus and operational continuity.
Drive for Results: Maintains accountability for timely execution of priorities by establishing clear expectations, monitoring progress, and addressing barriers.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, policy studies, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of 7 years of extensive progressively responsible experience in providing strategic advice and operational support to senior executives within a complex organization.

Additional requirements include:

Extensive experience translating strategic direction into coordinated execution, including planning, implementation monitoring, and issue resolution.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and complex operational challenges.
Experience developing executive-level briefing materials, recommendations, reports, and decision-support documents.
Strong understanding of government decision-making processes, legislative frameworks, policy environments, and public sector operations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations for senior leadership.
Experience managing confidential and sensitive matters requiring sound judgment and discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and build relationships at all levels.
Experience improving business processes, operational systems, and governance practices.

The following are considered assets:

Experience working within a Deputy Minister’s Office, Minister’s Office, central agency, or senior government environment.
Knowledge of Alberta government structures, including Cabinet, Treasury Board, and Executive Council processes.

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

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Notes

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location:
Peace Hills Trust Tower, located at 10011 - 109 Street NW, Edmonton, T5J 3S8

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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 Cindy Zaiffdeen at [email protected].

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