Director, Capital Projects

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is transforming Alberta’s health system to the Alberta Recovery Model, which adopts a recovery-oriented approach for addiction and mental health. A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life. The Ministry also liaises with the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates and Recovery Alberta. This role offers the opportunity to lead high‑profile capital initiatives, engage with senior leaders and partners across government, and ensure investments are delivered effectively and with long‑term value for Albertans. Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital Projects and Planning, the Director, Capital Projects provides strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, delivery, and management of capital infrastructure projects supporting addiction and mental health services across Alberta. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, a solid understanding of capital project delivery, and the ability to manage risk, navigate differing perspectives, and resolve complex issues in a politically and operationally complex environment.

Requirements

A university degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to the role; or equivalent as described below.
Demonstrated senior‑level experience leading and providing oversight of complex capital infrastructure projects or programs, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and compliance.
Demonstrated experience engaging with and influencing diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leaders, partners, and external organizations, in complex or high‑risk environments.
Demonstrated experience managing organizational resources, including financial, operational, and human resources, and providing strategic advice and briefing materials to executive‑level decision makers.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing capital projects related to health, mental health, or addiction service infrastructure.
Experience working within a public sector, government, or large regulatory environment.
Professional certification related to project management (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
Experience managing capital grants, procurement processes, or third‑party service providers.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and Ministry priorities (e.g., Financial Administration Act, Infrastructure Accountability Act, Mental Health Act, Compassionate Intervention Act).

Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership and direction for capital infrastructure projects to ensure facilities are developed, redeveloped, and maintained in alignment with Government of Alberta and ministry priorities.
Overseeing end‑to‑end capital project and program delivery, including planning, approvals, execution, and monitoring, to ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
Leading engagement with Alberta Health, other ministries, delivery partners, consultants, and service providers to support integrated capital planning and delivery across organizations.
Effectively managing stakeholder relationships by navigating competing interests, addressing issues and conflicts constructively, and maintaining alignment on objectives and outcomes.
Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to capital planning, procurement, and infrastructure delivery.
Providing strategic advice, briefing materials, recommendations, and decision support to senior leadership and executive officials on capital project risks, issues, options, and progress.
Managing branch operations, including financial oversight, workforce planning, performance management, and continuous improvement of capital planning and delivery practices.
Supporting collaboration across the ministry and government to advance capital priorities, resolve complex challenges, and improve capital governance and delivery outcomes.