About

• Job Information
• Job Title:                     Executive Director, Planning and Program Management
• Job Requisition ID:     74221
• Ministry:                      Transportation and Economic Corridors
• Location:                     Edmonton
• Full or Part-Time:        Full Time
• Hours of Work:            36.25
• Regular/Temporary:    Regular
• Scope:                        Open Competition
• Closing Date:              August 17, 2025
• Classification:             Executive Manager I
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• About Us
• Transportation and Economic Corridors' mission is to provide a safe, innovative and sustainable world-class transportation system that supports Alberta's economy and quality of life. The ministry's core businesses are developing and preserving the provincial highway system and water management infrastructure; managing transportation safety services; and promoting partnerships and a multi-modal transportation network.
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• For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.
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• Role
• Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Capital Planning, Grants and Engineering Services, the Executive Director, Planning and Program Management will provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight to ensure capital and long-range transportation plans support the government’s strategic plan, the economic, social and environmental priorities and the department’s business plan and objectives. As the Executive Director, you will oversee a senior management team in the development of the capital plan and provide strategic advice on using a disciplined approach to implementation that meets the demands for critical infrastructure. A key component of this role will be the accountability for management of the department’s construction plan. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will guide your team’s development of an investment framework that aligns with policy direction and is based on sound data and forecasting practices (i.e. long-range planning, asset management system/principles and Alberta’s Spatial Economic Transportation models). A key component of this role will be the accountability for management of the department’s construction plan. As a member of the ministry executive director team, you will champion a collaborative culture, present options to address business challenges and build organizational capacity. 
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• Qualifications
• As the successful candidate your background includes extensive related senior management experience with success in formulating new programs and managing complex issues to achieve results. Demonstrated capital planning, policy, strategic planning and budget experience will be essential to your success. You are known for your ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders to achieve innovative outcomes. Key strengths include the ability to articulate a strong vision and build an organizational culture that embraces collaboration, systems thinking, innovation and best practices. Knowledge and an understanding of government accountability mechanisms and performance management systems will also support your success in this role.  A related degree is preferred.
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• Salary
• $5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 annually)
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•  Notes
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 
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Links and information on what the GoA has to offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

• Total compensation package: https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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• Please see the attached position description for more information on position responsibilities.  Position Profile      
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• How to Apply
• Click on the “Apply Now” button.  
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• Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.
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• If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.
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• Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
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• Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
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• Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.  
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Resources for applicants

• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
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• It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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• Closing Statement
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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• If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.
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• If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check https://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.