Executive Director, Program Innovation

Job Title: Executive Director, Program Innovation | Location: Edmonton | Classification: Executive Manager I | Full Time | Hours: 36.25 | Closing Date: July 3, 2026

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Program Planning and Student Aid Division, the Executive Director of Program Innovation Branch is responsible for providing leadership, support and strategic direction on key innovation initiatives in the post‑secondary system and the ministry. The Executive Director supports executive leadership for the department and leads a team of directors, managers, professionals and administrative support. The position is accountable for designing and implementing strategy for Alberta Advanced Education's workforce planning, program approval, and the Campus Alberta Quality Council secretariat. In addition, the role will be managing all branch operations and resources to deliver the outcomes associated with division, ministry and Government mandates and strategie...