Executive Director, Oil Sands, Coal and Mineral Operations

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. Alberta Energy and Minerals has a focused agenda on diversifying markets for Alberta's resources, promoting environmentally responsible development and encouraging investment that builds economic prosperity, including Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy. As a steward of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of resource development, we examine energy options and advancements in energy processing. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy and Operations, the Executive Director, Oil Sands, Coal and Mineral Operations provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and administration of Alberta’s oil sands, coal, and mineral and royalty regimes. These frameworks sustain multibillion‑dollar investments and generate significant bonuses and royalty revenues for the Crown. The Executive Director is responsible for recognizing and understanding the current and future expectations related to oil sands, coal, and mineral operations, and for ensuring the effective implementation of comprehensive policy and legislative frameworks. The role includes strategic oversight of complex information systems and administrative functions that support departmental and industry operations. This includes providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior departmental officials on oil sands, coal, and mineral disposition and royalty regime priorities and issues. The Executive Director fosters a collaborative, relationship‑focused culture and builds strong partnerships with developers, industry associations, other government departments, and agencies to proactively understand and address matters related to royalty frameworks. As a key member of the division’s executive team, the Executive Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, builds strong relationships with industry, partner ministries, and agencies, and drives collaboration, alignment, and integration across the Energy Operations Division in support of divisional objectives. In addition, the Executive Director will provide technical advice to support policy development and will oversee the royalty frameworks while managing branch resources and direct operations to deliver key outcomes.

Requirements

Skilled and highly credible leader.
Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Ability to lead teams and deliver results.
Seasoned collaborator.
Provides clear direction.
Excels at navigating complex issues.
Solid understanding of the energy industry, including royalty frameworks.
Significant experience in the development and implementation of legislation and policy.
Senior leadership experience includes working closely with energy industry stakeholders.
Strong understanding of government processes.
Proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving strategic outcomes.
A related post-secondary degree is required (e.g., commerce, geology, or engineering), combined with relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in a related field, such as oil sands engineering or land management is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and administration of Alberta’s oil sands, coal, and mineral and royalty regimes.
Recognizes and understands current and future expectations related to oil sands, coal, and mineral operations.
Ensures the effective implementation of comprehensive policy and legislative frameworks.
Provides strategic oversight of complex information systems and administrative functions that support departmental and industry operations.
Provides strategic advice and recommendations to senior departmental officials on oil sands, coal, and mineral disposition and royalty regime priorities and issues.
Fosters a collaborative, relationship‑focused culture.
Builds strong partnerships with developers, industry associations, other government departments, and agencies.
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
Builds strong relationships with industry, partner ministries, and agencies.
Drives collaboration, alignment, and integration across the Energy Operations Division in support of divisional objectives.
Provides technical advice to support policy development.
Oversees the royalty frameworks.
Manages branch resources and direct operations to deliver key outcomes.