Director, Strategic Issues

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Strategic Issues

Job Requisition ID: 84245

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 5, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1

Salary: $4,267.20 to $5,822.26 bi-weekly ($111,373 - $151,960/year)

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for keeping Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensuring our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.

To learn more about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services and what it has to offer, follow this link: Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca .

Role Responsibilities The Director, Strategic Issues is a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, Strategic Operations (EDEO) and the Deputy Minister. The Director ensures the Deputy Minister and department are well positioned to anticipate, assess and respond to complex and emerging issues.

The Director brings systems thinking, sound judgment and strong analytical skills to support executive decision making in a dynamic and fast paced environment. The role is a primary point of contact for the DMO and acts as a liaison and key resource for strategic support and advice to ministry staff, the Minister's Office (MO) and other Ministry DMOs. The Director also oversees the Ministerial Correspondence Unit team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Proactive identification and management of urgent and emerging strategic issues.
• Collaboration with departmental executives and issue managers to resolve issues early and minimize the need for executive escalation.
• Timely development and implementation of effective plans and strategies that align with departmental priorities and government direction.
• Ensuring executive leadership is fully briefed on emerging issues, proposed actions and progress toward resolution.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across government, using collaboration, influence and political acuity to support timely issue resolution.
• Supervise and support direct reports

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom\_downloaded\_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

Systems Thinking

• Integrate broader social, political, and economic trends into planning
• Strategically align initiatives with organizational vision and long-term goals
• Anticipate and address barriers to progress, including behavioral and structural challenges

Develop Networks

• Build and sustain diverse stakeholder relationships
• Actively seek input and perspectives to shape programs and change efforts
• Engage collaborators across departments and sectors to support long-term outcomes

Creative Problem Solving

• Investigate root causes and leverage community insight
• Innovate across complex systems to create practical, sustainable improvements
• Facilitate inclusive idea generation and open dialogue to address risk and impact

Agility

• Anticipate change and lead proactive adjustments to plans and practices
• Remain composed under pressure and support team resilience
• Clearly communicate the impact of changes and ensure smooth integration into operations

Develop Self And Others

• Set stretch goals aligned with personal and professional growth
• Support the development of others through feedback and inclusive leadership
• Value team diversity and cultivate a culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 6-years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.