Want to be part of a team that makes a difference? Come be part of the change. Since 1920, APEGA has been regulating the practices of engineering and geoscience to serve the public interest in Alberta. We are looking for energetic people who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment. You are committed to serving the community with integrity, accountability, and innovation, and capable of delivering exceptional service. If you reflect these values, have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make a difference through your work, and are passionate about acting in the best interest of public safety – then come be a part of our diverse and inclusive team! Job Title:

Director, Experience & Engagement

Job Family:

Director

Department:

Experience & Engagement

Reports To:

Chief Professional Sustainability Officer

Division:

Professional Sustainability

Location:

Edmonton

Competition:

26-25

Employment Indicator:

Full time, Permanent

Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Professional Sustainability Officer (CPSO), the Director, Experience and Engagement is responsible for the strategic leadership, integration, and performance of APEGA’s Experience and Engagement functions across the professional lifecycle. This role provides oversight of Customer Services, Engagement, Access and Opportunity, and Continuing Education, ensuring a coordinated and consistent approach to the registrant experience, stakeholder engagement, and learning and development. The director is accountable for developing and implementing strategies that support the registrant lifecycle, including engagement, continuing education, and the registrant benefits program. The director ensures these functions operate as an integrated system, aligning service delivery, engagement initiatives, and learning programs to support APEGA’s regulatory mandate, strategic priorities, and evolving stakeholder needs. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of the Experience and Engagement strategy across the Customer Services, Engagement, Access and Opportunity, and Continuing Education teams. Ensure alignment of all functions with APEGA’s regulatory mandate, strategic objectives, and professional sustainability priorities. Integrate customer and registrant services, engagement, access and opportunity, and learning initiatives into a cohesive experience across the registrant lifecycle (students through to practising professionals). Establish and communicate strategic direction, priorities, and expectations across all functions. Ensure the Experience and Engagement portfolio delivers on defined outcomes, including registrant experience, participation, and professional development. Establish and monitor performance metrics across all functions, including service delivery, registrant benefits program value, access and opportunity, engagement, and learning outcomes. Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. Drive improvements to enhance quality, accessibility, value, efficiency, and consistency of services and programs. Ensure managers are effectively leading their teams and delivering on program and service objectives. Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive leadership team. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and service excellence. Support leadership development and succession planning within the function. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, partners, post-secondary institutions, and professional associations. Develop and maintain relationships with benefit program partners and vendors. Provide staff leadership to the Women in APEGA Advisory Group Ensure functions operate within regulatory, organizational, and governance frameworks. Provide strategic advice to the CPSO and executive team on experience, engagement, access and opportunity, benefits program, and learning-related matters. Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and operational planning across the portfolio. Competencies, Skills & Attributes Competencies Core: Exemplifying Integrity Fostering Communication Results Orientation Service Excellence Teamwork Core Leadership: Decision Making Ensuring Accountability Inspiring Others Functional: Strategical Thinking Partnering

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of regulatory organizations and professional practice environments. Understanding of learning and development, engagement, benefit programs, and service delivery models. Knowledge of program and portfolio management practices. Knowledge of stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and external relations. Knowledge of organizational governance and policy environments. Knowledge of budgeting, contracting, resource planning, and operational oversight. Ability to develop and implement organizational strategies across multiple functions. Ability to lead and influence through multiple levels of leadership. Strong stakeholder management and external relationship-building skills. Ability to integrate diverse functions into a cohesive and effective system. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to lead change and continuous improvement in a complex environment. Strong communication, influencing, and executive-level presentation skills Strong negotiating skills. Ability to align teams and priorities with organizational objectives. Ability to manage competing priorities across a broad and complex portfolio.

Qualifications Post-secondary degree in a related field (business, commerce). 8-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience. Experience leading multiple teams or functions within a complex organization . Experience in program strategy, service delivery, or engagement environments. Experience working with stakeholders across professional, regulatory, or public environments. Understanding of APEGA’s statutory obligations under the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act, regulations, bylaws, related practice standards, legislation, including the Labour Mobility Act and Personal Information Protection Act, and applicable policies and procedures is considered an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Closing Date: Until successful candidate is found We acknowledge all candidates working in their area of expertise may build their knowledge, skills, and competencies in several ways. We welcome candidates from a breadth of backgrounds, who may have equivalent skills and competencies to the ones listed above. There may be APEGA positions posted that have specific regulatory requirements, and in keeping with those requirements, APEGA will follow the guidelines that we are bound by. All candidates are considered with the objective to enhance APEGA’s people and culture. If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume directly through our company website (https://www.apega.ca/about-apega/apega-careers). Thank you for your interest in APEGA. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.