Executive Director, Food Safety

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

4d•CA$153,903 - CA$202,256•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for policies, legislation, regulations, programs and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. Reporting to Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade, Investment and Food Safety (TIFS), the Executive Director, Food Safety, will provide strategic leadership and direction to a senior management team in developing and implementing provincial food safety and inspection policies, strategies and programs that help protect public health and maintain the integrity of the food safety system. Your portfolio includes inspection and regulatory oversight, surveillance and outreach, and agri-food laboratory services. Your leadership will inspire commitment to a shared vision that includes support for innovative processes and continuous improvement. Facilitating and advancing effective working relationships with other government provincial and federal departments and industry stakeholders will be critical as your team generates solutions to sensitive, complex food safety challenges.

Requirements

Significant related senior management experience.
Strengths in leadership and relationship building.
Extensive regulatory, policy and program implementation and management experience.
Demonstrated ability to articulate and operationalize a vision.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage through change.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate innovative solutions to complex and diverse issues.
Strong communication skills.
Record of building collaborative partnerships.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of, and experience in, statutory decision-making roles and associated accountabilities within a government or regulatory environment is considered an asset.
Ideally with agriculture and agri-food industries, groups and associations, is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction to a senior management team in developing and implementing provincial food safety and inspection policies, strategies and programs.
Protect public health and maintain the integrity of the food safety system.
Manage a portfolio including inspection and regulatory oversight, surveillance and outreach, and agri-food laboratory services.
Inspire commitment to a shared vision that includes support for innovative processes and continuous improvement.
Facilitate and advance effective working relationships with other government provincial and federal departments and industry stakeholders.
Generate solutions to sensitive, complex food safety challenges.