Assistant Deputy Minister, Technology Support and Operations and Chief Information Officer (EDMONTON, AB) en Government of Alberta | Alberta.ca

Job Information

Job Title:  Assistant Deputy Minister, Technology Support and Operations, Chief Information Officer

Requisition ID:   75445

Ministry:  Technology and Innovation

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  Regular                                                                                                            

Scope:  Open

Closing Date: October 6, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager 2

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Alberta Technology and Innovation plays a strategic role within government to drive technology and innovation policy and strategy, and to create programs and tools that help grow Alberta’s economy, modernize government and provide better, faster and smarter government programs, services, and information. The ministry’s focus is to:

• • support the growth of Alberta’s technology and the innovation sector to make Alberta a destination of choice for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors;
  • develop and deploy modern, accessible, secure, and sustainable government digital and data services that allow Albertans to more easily access services, and government to operate more efficiently; and
  • ensure Albertans have strong privacy protection measures, and privacy is considered in all aspects of design, operation and management of digital services and projects.

The ministry consists of the Department of Technology and Innovation, as well as its agencies: Alberta Innovates and Alberta Enterprise Corporation.

For further information about Technology and Innovation, visit  https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister (DM), Technology & Innovation, the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Technology and Support Operations fulfills the role of Chief Information Officer for the GoA and is thereby accountable to the DM and responsible for the delivery of the Government of Alberta's (GoA) technology services whose function underpin and enable daily business operations in all Ministries and ongoing connectivity to all GoA services.

The Chief Information Officer strategically manages and integrates three diverse branches whose functions provide:

• • Foundational business technology operations and platforms which hosts legacy application systems, digital and data systems;
  • Overall provisioning of infrastructure and productivity tools which deliver flexible and innovative end using computing services for all ministries;
  • Strategic direction and implementation for the provincial Broadband Strategy; and
  • Cross division services for procurement, integrated strategic and financial planning which are aligned with Data and Digital strategies.

The ADM also develops specific plans, measures, initiatives and strategies to move forward the government agenda for technology and operational supports provided to all GoA ministries and to Albertans. The ADM connects and develops integrated models and approaches across the division, the ministry, and with partner organizations to strengthen and leverage opportunities to identify and address barriers and enablers to achievement of ministry and GoA priorities, and enhances innovation in system approaches and plans. Collectively, this work contributes to the provision of advanced data and digital service as and when needed by Albertans, ministries, agencies, and industry.

The ADM provides strategic leadership and direction to the Technology and Support Operations Division in alignment with the ministry's goals and government priorities. Ministry directions and initiatives are shaped through the ADMs participation on the department's Executive Team.

Qualifications
Success in this role calls for a progressive leader, with a background that includes extensive related executive management leadership experience, preferably in large organizations. You also bring a deep understanding of large organizational systems and decision-making processes. Additionally, you possess demonstrated expertise in emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, automation, and data analytics, with a proven ability to assess, implement, and scale these technologies in a complex organization. You have a reputation of being highly digital literate and have applied knowledge of flexible, modern digital infrastructure.

Exceptional communication skills, combined with advanced political acumen and ability to influence diverse groups will situate you well for success in this role. You are also a visionary leader, with demonstrated success motivating and engaging people to embrace a future -thinking, continuous innovation mindset. You have a proven track record developing organizational capacity for the future. Related post-secondary education is preferred.

Salary Rate

$6,403.39 to $8,403.71 bi-weekly.  ($167,128 - $219,336 yearly)

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 LINK

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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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.