Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning, Engagement And Talent Management

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Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning, Engagement and Talent ManagementJob Title: Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning, Engagement and Talent Management Division
Job Requisition ID:89359
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
About Us
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for leading the development of policies and programs that ensure Alberta has a professional, non-partisan, and inclusive public service that proudly serves Albertans. This is achieved by providing expert advice, strategic leadership and stewardship as well as developing and delivering innovative support and services to Alberta Public Service (APS) employees.
Reporting to the Deputy Minister and Public Service Commissioner, the Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning, Engagement and Talent Management (ADM LETM) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise-wide initiatives that shape the Alberta Public Service (APS) workforce and strengthen organizational capability. As a member of the department’s Executive Team, the ADM LETM leads an integrated portfolio encompassing executive talent assessment and succession, leadership development, attraction and recruitment of executive managers and senior officials, enterprise learning and development, onboarding, recognition and employee engagement.
The ADM LETM provides strategic leadership for key corporate priorities, including the APS People Strategy, Performance Excellence Program and Recognition Program, ensuring these initiatives strengthen leadership capacity, organizational performance and employee engagement while positioning the Alberta Public Service to respond to evolving workforce needs and government priorities. The role drives innovation and modernization across talent and workforce practices, promoting integrated, enterprise-wide approaches that build a high-performing and sustainable public service.
As a trusted executive advisor and influential enterprise leader, the ADM LETM provides strategic advice and recommendations to senior government officials and executive committees on complex and emerging workforce, talent and organizational matters. Through strong relationships and cross-government influence, the ADM LETM advances strategic priorities, builds alignment across the Alberta Public Service and enables the organization to attract, develop, engage and retain the leadership and talent required to deliver results for Albertans.
Qualifications
Your career reflects significant executive leadership experience in a large, complex organization, with demonstrated success in strategic planning, organizational transformation, stakeholder engagement and building high-performing teams. You are an influential communicator with strong systems thinking and sound judgment, capable of leading complex, multi-partner initiatives and navigating sensitive and high-profile issues. Your broad understanding of human resources, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, combined with strong business, organizational and political acumen, enables you to anticipate emerging workforce needs, influence strategic decisions and translate priorities into action. Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and navigate transformational change, foster strong and trusted partnerships and inspire others will be key to your success. A related degree is preferred.
$7,212.78 - $9,465.95 bi-weekly ($188,253.56 - $247,061.30 yearly)
Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
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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.
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