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Job Requisition ID: 38462
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton, Red Deer or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 3, 2023
Classification: Executive Manager I
About Us
The Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors promotes a vital and diverse economy by managing transportation safety, supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities, expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access while preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.
For further information, visit the ministry website at alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.aspx
Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Traffic Safety Services, the Executive Director, Carrier & Vehicle Safety is responsible for providing a safe and efficient transportation system to support Alberta’s economic, social and environmental vitality though the effective operation of key programs.
The Executive Director is responsible for promoting safety through strategic direction and delivery of programs for several regulated industries in Alberta: commercial truck and bus carriers, vehicle inspection technicians and facilities as well as provincial railways. They will also ensure that Albertans receive up-to-date and accurate roadway and emergency information.
A key component of this role will be leading the development of policy work and legislation related to emerging technologies such as automated vehicles, hydrogen fueling and micro mobility. Agility and change management skills will be crucial to ensure timely access to permitting, licensing and approval services in order to keep industry working. Issues arising within this branch can be high profile and high impact, therefore diplomacy and responsiveness will be vital.
Qualifications
As the successful candidate, you are recognized for your senior leadership experience along with previous success in driving high profile initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Your background includes a solid record of stakeholder collaboration and engagement, strengths in policy and program development along with significant, innovative change management. “Progressive,” “innovative” and “collaborative” are all words that describe you well. Knowledge of the policy development cycle, including implementation and evaluation within the provincial government context along with an understanding of government accountability mechanisms and performance management systems will be key to your success.
Experience in the transportation industry would be considered an asset.
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Salary
$4,861.49 – $6,388.91 Bi-weekly ($126,885 – $166,751 yearly)
Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:
- Compensation Overview –
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
- 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.
Resources for applicants:
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)
Closing Statement
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 [email protected]
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