Executive Director, Corp. Strat & Integration
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.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CPHR) are considered an asset
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in People & Culture, HR, or organizational leadership, including experience at a senior or executive level
- Demonstrated experience partnering closely with or overseeing enterprise systems, technology, or business systems
- Strong executive leadership capability with the ability to lead high-performing teams and drive accountability
- Deep understanding of employee experience, talent strategy, and organizational development
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change
- Strategic and analytical thinker with a focus on data-informed decision-making
- Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to influence at the executive level
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Explore Edmonton’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment across all business units and functions
- Provide executive leadership to the People & Culture and Business Systems functions, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and alignment
- Advance the organization’s employee experience framework, including initiatives that strengthen engagement, recognition, and workforce effectiveness
- Oversee workforce planning, succession, and organizational design to support long-term organizational sustainability
- Lead the strategy, governance, and optimization of enterprise systems to enable efficient, data-driven decision-making
- Drive integration and alignment between people strategies, systems, and business outcomes across the organization
- Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to improve processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency
- Establish performance measures and reporting frameworks to support organizational effectiveness and accountability
- Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior leaders on corporate strategy, people, culture, and systems impacts
- Build strong relationships across the organization and serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, change management, and workforce strategy
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and corporate governance requirements
- Represent Corporate Services in enterprise initiatives and external engagements as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
