Director, Strategic Engagement

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Strategic Engagement
Job Requisition ID: 68509
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 23, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi-weekly ($114,904 - $145,912/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are valued and supported.

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. The Strategic and Market Access (SAMA) Division is responsible for leading work on strategic priorities such as market access, developing Alberta's energy strategic direction, implementing the government's natural gas vision, strategic foresight, and economic analysis.

The role of Director, Strategic Engagement will report to the Executive Director of Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement but will work closely with all other sections within the Division on strategic priorities and with other divisions and ministries as needed.

The Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement Branch (NGSE) leads the development and implementation of certain low-carbon strategies, including the implementation of the Government of Alberta's vision for natural gas, the Hydrogen Roadmap, LNG and natural gas infrastructure investment, hydrogen, and petrochemicals.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of energy? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Director to lead a team of dedicated professionals in Alberta's Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement (NGSE) branch. If you're ready to drive strategic initiatives, build powerful partnerships, and make a lasting impact on Alberta's energy future, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Executive Director, Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement, this position provides leadership to a team of energy professionals possessing knowledge of Alberta's energy system and the evolving global energy landscape. This unit provides strategic analysis and strategies, stakeholder engagement, and coordination related to:

• Advancing Alberta's energy export infrastructure in collaboration with partner ministries.
• Building strategic alliances with provincial and international stakeholders to share Alberta's leadership in clean energy development, to advance and promote market access for Alberta's products.
• Developing recommendations and plans to enhance emerging low carbon energy economic opportunities.
• Cross-ministry strategic energy projects.

The Director interfaces directly with cross-ministry partners, external stakeholders, other governments, and investors to build out Alberta's energy products portfolio and ensure market access. The position ensures timely, effective, and efficient delivery of core projects and provides oversight for briefings, issue analysis, and reporting on strategic projects activities.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring Alberta's long-term energy future is secure. The work environment is complex, and the position must consider a wide variety of energy and non-energy issues impacting the energy system.

Competencies

Minimum University graduation in a related field (Economics, Engineering, or other related field), supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience in leadership and stakeholder engagement.

The following will be considered assets:

• Policy & Strategy Development: Experience and ability to analyze complex issues, develop strategic policies, and implement effective solutions.
• Energy Proficiency: Experience and knowledge in the energy system and comprehensive understanding of government policy interaction on energy business would be an asset.
• Project & Budget Management: Experience managing large-scale projects, budgets, and resources to meet organizational goals.
• Strategic Experience: Experience handling high-profile projects, organizational priorities, or initiatives with significant public impact.
• Master’s Degree: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's in a related field.

Term of Employment: This is a full-time permanent position.

Location: Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo academic credentials verification and security screening.

What GOA offers:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
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.

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.