Executive Director, Engagement & Partnerships Greater Calgary, Canada Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Engagement and Partnerships. This senior management role is pivotal in providing strategic leadership for the department's engagement, partnerships, and cross-cutting initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and sustaining trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders, including regional federal counterparts, other provinces and territories, the energy and minerals industry, and key partners. As a strategic advisor to senior leadership, the Executive Director will identify emerging stakeholder issues, opportunities, and risks, and mobilize expertise to support coordinated action. The role also involves serving as a trusted stakeholder-awareness and convening function, maintaining a clear understanding of partner priorities, and providing strategic planning and relationship support for ministerial missions and meetings. Applicants for this role should have extensive senior management experience in a large, complex organization, preferably within a resource-related sector. A strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, mining, and public policy development is essential. The ideal candidate will have a background in operational and business planning, with demonstrated financial acumen, and a proven track record of leading cross-organizational initiatives and multidisciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal, engagement, and stakeholder awareness skills are required, as is the ability to build partnerships and consensus. The role demands a respected leader with the ability to provide unbiased advice and recommendations to senior leadership, and a related degree is preferred.

Hiring Company

Government of Alberta