Executive Director, Engagement and Partnerships

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$153,903–$202,256 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 37 hours per week

Job summary

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for engagement, partnerships, and cross-cutting initiatives to advance Alberta's interests in the energy and minerals sector. They act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, identifying stakeholder issues and mobilizing expertise to support coordinated departmental action.

Job details

Job Information Job Title: Executive Director, Engagement and Partnerships Job Requisition ID: 87569 Ministry: Energy and Minerals Location: Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 Regular/Temporary: Regular Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: October 28, 2026 Classification: Executive Manager I About Us 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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service 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. For further information, visit the ministry website: https://www.alberta.ca/energy-and-minerals Role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister (COO/ADM), Strategy and Market Access, this position provides strategic leadership for the department’s engagement, partnerships and cross-cutting initiatives. You will build and sustain trusted relationships with regional federal counterparts, other provinces and territories, the energy and minerals industry, and other key partners to advance Alberta’s interests and strengthen collaboration on shared priorities. As a strategic advisor to senior leadership, you will identify emerging stakeholder issues, opportunities and risks; provide timely perspectives and practical advice; and mobilize expertise from across the department and government to support coordinated action. Your team will serve as a trusted stakeholder-awareness and convening function, maintaining a clear understanding of partner priorities, concerns and evolving issues to support departmental decision-making. The team will also provide strategic planning, briefing and relationship support for ministerial missions and meetings involving senior department officials and industry, government and other stakeholders. Through strong communication, sound judgement and collaborative leadership, you will support priority departmental initiatives, commercial opportunities and market-access objectives and help position Alberta’s energy and minerals sector for long-term competitiveness and responsible growth. Qualifications You bring extensive senior management experience in a large, complex organization, ideally within a resource-related sector, and an understanding of the oil and gas industry, mining, and public policy development. Your career experience includes operational and business planning, with demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, grant funding, or financial planning experience. A respected leader with experience leading staff, you have led cross-organizational initiatives and multidisciplinary teams. With strong interpersonal and engagement skills and stakeholder awareness, you have a proven ability to build partnerships and consensus and are skilled at providing unbiased advice and recommendations to senior leadership. A related degree is preferred. Salary $5,896.55 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 annually) Notes Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Links and information on what the GoA has to offer: Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Pension plans: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile. How to Apply Click on the “Apply Now” button. 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. 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. 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 https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx. 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: 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/ It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. 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 psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca. If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess extensive senior management experience in a large, complex organization, preferably within a resource-related sector. A related degree is preferred, along with demonstrated financial acumen and strong leadership capabilities in multidisciplinary environments.