Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 84479
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open
Closing Date: July 3, 2026
Classification: Executive Manager I
About Us
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.
For further information, visit the ministry website at
Role
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.
Qualifications
As the successful candidate, you have significant experience in a senior leadership role. You bring strengths in program implementation and/or project management, as well as stakeholder management in a government or academic setting. Your knowledge of post-secondary systems and relevant legislation and regulations will be advantageous in this role, as will experience working in a post-secondary institution.
You will demonstrate exceptional collaboration with internal and external stakeholder groups, a sophisticated ability to influence, and well-honed political acumen to address sensitive issues.
As a leader, you have demonstrated experience supporting and developing teams and inspiring a culture of change, innovation and service.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A master’s degree in political science, business administration or public policy would be considered an asset.
Salary
Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
- Pension plans:
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile
How to Apply
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,
Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at
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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This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
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.
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
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