Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Job Requisition ID: 82891
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 14, 2026
Classification: Manager, Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: ​$3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705 per year)

The Ministry of Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans where the rule of law is upheld, and government undertakings are administered according to law. In collaboration with the judiciary, law enforcement, public safety, and health, the ministry provides programs and services that ensure access to justice and support the needs of Albertans involved in the justice system. Follow this link to find out more about our department https://www.alberta.ca/justice.aspx

The Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and functions for Justice. The division’s focus centers on cross-divisional and cross-ministry projects such as strategic policy initiatives, business transformations and Justice Digital.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, as the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, you will be responsible for leading and delivering complex, high‑profile strategic initiatives that advance ministry and government priorities. This role provides strategic advice, project management expertise, and policy leadership to support executive decision‑making and ensure a coordinated, enterprise‑wide approach to implementation.

• Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the development, coordination, and completion of strategic initiatives in alignment with government and ministry priorities and accordance with legislation, government policies, and project planning guidelines.
• Providing policy leadership by developing, reviewing, and revising briefing materials, Cabinet documents, policy papers, presentations, correspondence, and other executive-level deliverables in response to feedback or direction.
• Identifying linkages, gaps, duplication, and both intended and unintended consequences of strategic initiatives, and proactively advising senior leaders on mitigation strategies and opportunities to strengthen outcomes.
• Identifying ministry-wide policy gaps and opportunities, including analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and implementation and delivery implications of recommendations.
• Overseeing timely responses to Action Requests while ensuring alignment with ministry policy direction, public messaging, established processes, and legal review.
• Monitoring emerging trends, issues, and current events affecting ministry priorities, and providing informed advice and analysis to the Director and senior leadership.
• Providing regular status updates and reporting on progress toward milestones, performance indicators, or outcomes, escalating issues that may impact branch or divisional work.
• Leading and managing multiple strategic initiatives concurrently, balancing shifting priorities and workloads in collaboration with the Director and unit team members.
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships across branches, divisions, ministries, and external partners to support alignment, integration, and systems‑based policy development and implementation.
• Supporting the Director in cross‑ministry initiatives and partnerships and leading the ministry’s contributions to enterprise-wide initiatives in alignment with the ministry’s mandate.
• Acting in the capacity of Director, Strategic Initiatives, as required.
  
  

Your leadership skills will enable you to support and coach your team through complex and evolving work, providing clear guidance, timely feedback, and advice. Working closely with the Director, you will mentor staff, apply collaborative and enterprise wide approaches, and contribute to high profile strategic initiatives that advance ministry priorities. This role is well suited to someone who thinks critically, manages change effectively, and enjoys leading a team that consistently delivers high quality results in a fast paced environment.

If this sounds like a role where you would thrive, we encourage you to apply.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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: Considers the broader landscape when implementing strategic initiatives and/or developing recommendations.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving: Regularly works in situations which are unstructured and complex requiring analytical work in reaching strategies
  
  
• Agility: Adjusts strategies based on current events, political priorities, and unanticipated shifts in desired policy directions and outcome.
  
  
• Develops Networks: Builds trust with and collaboration between partners and stakeholders to ensure implementation is reflective of all required perspectives, and that risks and mitigations are in place and are well understood by decision makers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement

• University degree in a related discipline (such as humanities, social sciences, public or business administration or law).
• 4 years minimum related public administration, public policy or strategic initiatives experience.
  
  

Assets:

• Experience developing briefing materials and strategic advice for executive-level decision makers.
• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring staff and/or teams.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• Understanding of Justice systems and issues.
  
  

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• A related Masters plus a minimum of 2 years related experience.
• A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 6 years related experience.
• A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 7 years related experience.
• No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 8 years related experience.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

• Full-time permanent position located in Edmonton (Baker Centre).
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.
  
  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammieat Krista.Lammie@gov.ab.ca