Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 74449

Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: August 11, 2025

Classification: Executive Manager 2

About Us

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration leads the efforts to grow Alberta's economy by delivering strategic programs and services to support Alberta's entrepreneurs and job creators, attract investment, expand and diversify trade, and ensure Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment.

For further information, visit the ministry website at

Role

The Economic Strategy and Investment (ESI) Division is focused on ensuring policies and strategies are developed with a broad economic lens and line of sight to economic growth and job creation. The division consists of two branches: Economic Policy & Investment Competitiveness, and Economic Intelligence and Investment Services. The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) of Economic Strategy and Investment is responsible for shaping and delivering Alberta’s economic policy agenda, with a focus on long-term growth, job creation, and investment attraction.

Reporting to the Deputy Minister (DM), the Assistant Deputy Minister is responsible for developing and delivering on economic policies and strategies for Alberta; undertaking economic modeling and data analytics, as well as policy foresight and future-thinking to support policy and strategy development; managing the implementation and legislative aspects of core policy strategies; and, coordinating various policy pieces through the decision-making process.

As the ADM, you would lead Alberta’s economic policy priorities by removing policy barriers and enhancing a competitive landscape through integrated data analytics, trend analysis and stakeholder intelligence.

As a division with a diverse range of expertise, ranging from stakeholder engagement, policy development, intergovernmental strategy, program delivery, and specialized economic analysis, you would be accountable for developing and empowering staff at all levels to achieve success. Your leadership would directly impact policy development, job creation, and investment attraction at the provincial, national, and international levels. Success in this role requires collaboration across government and with external stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and drive the development of forward-thinking economic policies and strategies that will enhance Alberta’s prosperity.

Qualifications

You bring extensive executive leadership experience, ideally in public policy, economic development, or a related field. You have expertise in strategic policy development, with a strong understanding of economics and the ability to drive innovative, results-oriented outcomes. Broad knowledge of Alberta’s industries and business climate, with awareness of national and international economic trends, will be essential. As an influential and highly credible leader with a strong ability to lead change, empower teams, and build organizational capacity, particularly in fiscally challenging contexts. A demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership and fostering partnerships to navigate dynamic and evolving environments will be vital. Experience using research, with stakeholder engagement and negotiations, will enable you to develop creative, evidence-based solutions to complex challenges.

A related undergraduate degree is required; a master’s degree in economics, public policy, business, or a related discipline is considered a strong asset.

Salary

$6,403.39 - $8,403.71 bi-weekly ($167,128 - $219,336 annually)

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 –

• Pension plans:

• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –

• Leadership and mentorship programs

• Professional learning and development

• Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.

• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile Link

How to Apply

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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.

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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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.

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