Executive Director, Information and Technology, Alberta Sheriffs Police Service

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (“PSES”) has significant oversight and involvement in public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA). The Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS) was created in July 2025, and once operational, will strengthen Alberta’s existing policing model and complement the province’s current police services, which includes the RCMP, Indigenous policing services and municipal police. It will help fill gaps and ensure law enforcement resources are deployed efficiently to meet Alberta’s evolving public safety needs and improve law enforcement response times, particularly in rural communities. Accountable to the Chief, the Executive Director Information & Technology (IT) is a strategic and operational leader responsible for leading, designing and implementing IT governance and systems for the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS). This is a high-impact role responsible for leading, shaping and modernizing the ASPS enterprise applications while ensuring operational excellence across a diverse and mission-critical portfolio. As a member of the ASPS executive team the Executive Director is responsible for building and managing IT infrastructure and IT systems for ASPS. This role is central to ensuring the Service’s IT environment, equipment, and IT operations are accountable, scalable, meet provincial policing standards, are fiscally responsible, and support safe, modern, and responsive police service delivery. You bring executive level competencies, including adaptability, agility, and inclusive, decisive leadership.

Requirements

Extensive senior/executive leadership experience.
Strong understanding of government accountability, legislation, policy, and public administration.
Strategic direction for IT and business services in a complex policing environment.
Deep knowledge of police operations, justice system programs, and stakeholder dynamics.
Proven senior-level IT leadership, including capital planning and project implementation.
Application of established project management practices to deliver results through high-performing teams.
Strong financial and political acumen.
Ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
Ability to brief executives on critical issues.
Ability to build an integrated, service-focused culture that advances equity, diversity, and inclusion.
A combination of related education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Leading, designing and implementing IT governance and systems for the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS).
Leading, shaping and modernizing the ASPS enterprise applications.
Ensuring operational excellence across a diverse and mission-critical portfolio.
Building and managing IT infrastructure and IT systems for ASPS.
Ensuring the Service’s IT environment, equipment, and IT operations are accountable, scalable, meet provincial policing standards, are fiscally responsible, and support safe, modern, and responsive police service delivery.