Executive Director, Program Innovation

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$153,903 - CA$202,256•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 Advanced Education (AE) is responsible for providing an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable and high-quality education and training for Albertans. The Program Innovation Branch is responsible for collaborating with other ministries on meeting workforce needs; post-secondary program approval functions; and leading the Campus Alberta Quality Council Secretariat. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Program Planning and Student Aid Division, the Executive Director of Program Innovation Branch is responsible for providing leadership, support and strategic direction on key innovation initiatives in the post-secondary system and the ministry. The Executive Director supports executive leadership for the department and leads a team of directors, managers, professionals and administrative support. The position is accountable for designing and implementing strategy for AE's workforce planning, program approval, and the Campus Alberta Quality Council secretariat. In addition, the role will be managing all branch operations and resources to deliver the outcomes associated with division, ministry and Government mandates and strategies.

Requirements

Significant experience in a senior leadership role.
Strengths in program implementation and/or project management.
Stakeholder management in a government or academic setting.
Exceptional collaboration with internal and external stakeholder groups.
A sophisticated ability to influence.
Well-honed political acumen to address sensitive issues.
Demonstrated experience supporting and developing teams.
Inspiring a culture of change, innovation and service.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of post-secondary systems and relevant legislation and regulations.
Experience working in a post-secondary institution.
A master’s degree in political science, business administration or public policy.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, support and strategic direction on key innovation initiatives in the post-secondary system and the ministry.
Supporting executive leadership for the department.
Leading a team of directors, managers, professionals and administrative support.
Designing and implementing strategy for AE's workforce planning, program approval, and the Campus Alberta Quality Council secretariat.
Managing all branch operations and resources to deliver the outcomes associated with division, ministry and Government mandates and strategies.