Managing Director, Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Job Information

Job Title: Managing Director, Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Job Requisition ID: 87883

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 3

About Us

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.

Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) leads and oversees all emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness and responses in the province. It provides direct emergency management support and advice to local authorities and Government of Alberta ministries through:

• 24/7 provincial monitoring
• Emergency management training and education
• Response coordination and resource support
• Disaster recovery assessments and financial assistance

AEMA also administers key programs including Alberta Emergency Alerts, the 911 program and standards, and the Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System (AFRRCS).

For further information, visit the ministry website at: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, Public Safety and Emergency Services, the Managing Director, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) provides executive leadership, strategic vision, and overall direction for Alberta’s emergency management system. This role is responsible for shaping the future of emergency management across the province, ensuring Alberta remains prepared to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from increasingly complex and evolving emergencies.

As the Government of Alberta’s senior emergency management leader, the successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of the AEMA, guide province-wide emergency management planning, and foster a coordinated, integrated approach across ministries, municipalities, Indigenous communities, federal partners, and key stakeholders. The role requires the ability to anticipate emerging risks and trends, drive innovation, and position Alberta as a leader in emergency management excellence.

The Managing Director will provide strategic direction to key governance and decision-making, influencing policy, priorities, and system-wide readiness across government. Building strong relationships and exercising sound judgment in complex and politically sensitive environments will be critical to success. The Managing Director will represent Alberta at federal, provincial, and territorial committees, advancing provincial interests, shaping national emergency management policy and priorities, and fostering collaborative partnerships that enhance Alberta’s preparedness and resilience. The ideal candidate will bring significant credibility and a proven track record of leadership in emergency management, with demonstrated success working collaboratively across governments and agencies to achieve shared outcomes.

Qualifications

You are a seasoned executive with significant leadership experience in emergency management, public safety, or a related field within complex, high-profile organizations. You have a proven ability to set strategic direction, lead enterprise-wide initiatives, influence policy and decision-making, and build trusted partnerships across governments, Indigenous communities, and key stakeholders. Recognized for your strategic foresight, political acumen, and collaborative leadership style, you excel at navigating complex operational and policy environments, driving results, and leading through crisis and change. You bring exceptional judgment, communication, and resource stewardship skills, along with a demonstrated ability to advance priorities of provincial significance. Experience in emergency management operations is highly desirable. A degree combined with related experience in the government sector is preferred.

Salary

$10,870.79 bi-weekly ($283,727annually)

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 [email protected].

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.