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Job Information Job Title: Executive Director, Premier’s Investment Council and International Operations Branch Job Requisition ID: 82950 Ministry: Executive Council Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 Regular/Temporary: Regular   Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: May 8, 2026 Classification: Executive Manager 1     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.   The Ministry of Executive Council is responsible for coordinating and supporting the executive arm of government: the Cabinet (also known as Executive Council) and its committees.  Executive Council ensures effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development across government, engagement of Albertans and the broader global community, and the promotion of a vibrant and innovative public service.  It ensures outcomes are achieved by supporting strategic planning, coordinated policy development and informed decision-making for the Government of Alberta, and helps ministries communicate and engage with Albertans.   For further information, visit the ministry website:   https://www.alberta.ca/executive-council.aspx     Role The Intergovernmental and International Relations department is focused on representing Alberta’s priorities with federal, provincial, U.S., and international partners, expanding Alberta’s national and international presence, and strengthening trade and investment ties around the world. The International Relations (IR) Division leads the efforts to represent Alberta's interests internationally and is focused on achieving Alberta's international priorities, including creating the necessary conditions to facilitate and promote trade development, investment attraction, talent attraction, and advocacy. The Division has a mandate to strategically position Alberta on global stage by assuming a leadership role in supporting Alberta-based elected officials in international engagement and representing Alberta to officials of foreign government and enterprises. Within the IR Division, the Premier’s Investment Council and International Operations Branch provides operational management, strategic advice, and oversight through two units: the Alberta International Network and Premier’s Investment Council and Data Analytics.   Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of IR, the Executive Director, Premier's Investment Council and International Operations Branch provides strategic leadership and oversight for governance and secretariat support to the Premier’s Investment Council (PIC) and manages the overall operations, planning, and oversight of the Alberta International Office (AIO) network. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support Alberta's engagement activities, including the stakeholder relations management system.   The Executive Director also provides directions to implement good governance practices for PIC while providing secretariat support. PIC is an advisory council that assembles leadership from key government ministries responsible for investment attraction, economic development, and resource sector growth, along with representatives from provincial agencies with responsibility for investment attraction. PIC will share market intelligence, strategic insight and advice that will enhance system-wide collaboration to identify, track and support large-scale investment into the province.     Qualifications You bring extensive senior leadership experience, with deep expertise in international relations, economic and industry development, and investment strategy. You have a proven ability to work effectively with organizations and committees, providing strategic guidance to support governance, accountability, and reporting requirements. You also possess advanced knowledge of public administration and the leadership of international operations, including financial and administrative systems, human resources management, and international business protocols and legal frameworks related to AIOs. You also demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government of Alberta’s strategic priorities for investment attraction and international engagement. Your highly developed communication, political acumen, and relationship‑management skills, combined with operational agility, position you to lead successfully in complex environments and achieve results aligned with the organization’s mandate.   A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, International Relations, Economics, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.     Salary $5,896.65 - $7,749.28bi-weekly ($153,902.56 to $202,256.20/ 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.