Job InformationJob Title: Director Partnerships in Injury Reduction Job Requisition ID: 76377Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and ImmigrationLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 6, 2025Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2Salary: $4,402.49 to $ 5,590.92 bi-weekly ($114,904 - $145,923/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration supports, develops and promotes economic development, trade and investment, safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attracts skilled workers. To learn more about the Ministry, please click here: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration.The Occupational Health and Safety Prevention Services Branch leads Alberta’s OHS system to enable and support prevention of occupational illness, injury and fatalities through promotion of workplace health and safety culture and evaluation of effectiveness of the system. To learn more about the branch, please click here: https://www.alberta.ca/ohs-prevention.Role Responsibilities
OHS Prevention Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader to join our team!Reporting to the Executive Director, Occupational Health and Safety Prevention Services, the Director, Partnerships in Injury Reduction is responsible for the development, implementation and revision of the Partnership Standards, which govern the operation of the Certificate of Recognition Program (COR), program development, promotion, delivery, quality assurance, performance management and continuous improvement. A high degree of diplomacy is required as the Director acts as Chairperson of the Certified Partner (CP) Group, liaising with CEO/President level representatives from asssociations and large, influential employers in the province as well as the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), labour organizations and other government bodies.The COR program currently represents and impacts approximately 40 per cent of the Alberta insurable earnings (payroll) as reported to the WCB from over 10,000 employers who are COR certified.
The position is responsible for the promotion of health and safety through voluntary partnerships with safety associations, industry groups, educational institutions and labour organizations. The Director has oversight of quality assurance and on site audit reviews as well as remedial action, including employer reviews and revocation of COR to bid on work projects and for eligibility for substantial WCB premium rebates. The position is also responsible for the New WCB Employer program which delivers information on OHS, COR and Employment Standards (ES) to new employers to assist them in successfully navigating important information leading to their success and adherence to OHS and ES legislation. The Director leads a team of eleven Partnerships Consultants, two Team Leads and three Administrative Staff.Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Develop Self and Others - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization by adopting a continuous improvement approach to enhance efficiency and productivity among team members.
Systems Thinking - Considers the high level impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
Drive for Results - Plans for and delivers results, from concrete deliverables to process improvements, managing resources effectively and ensuring attention to detail.
Creative Problem Solving - Facilitates the creation of a work environment for generating and finding newer ideas to solve existing and potential problems.
Develop Networks - Proactively builds networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Qualifications
University graduation in a related field, plus 7 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
The position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Experience in SupervisingDemonstrated management and leadership experience witha diverse teams.
Demonstrated experience leading through change and shifting culture.
Demonstrated, complex stakeholder engagement experience including the use of effective negotiation/conflict resolution skill sets.
Strong leadershipExcellent, interpersonal, communication and team building skills.
Strong project management and planning skills including goal setting, progress reporting, establishing work-plans and evaluating performance.
Significant related experience in issues management and resolution, grant management, policy, legislation, and regulation development, and change management.
Experience in providing advice to executive management, senior officials, and stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Assets:
Ability to work effectively across ministries, agencies, and external partners.
Proven l skills building organizational capacity, and fostering inclusive and collaborative workplaces.
Experience in identifying and understanding broad trends, anticipating needs, and addressing complex and contentious issues.
Experience with Government of Alberta budgeting and planning.
Experience and knowledge of policy analysis frameworks necessary for the development of policy recommendations, action plans, and implementation strategies.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes
We are currently hiring for one full time, permanent position. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (36.25 hours/week).Work location is in Commerce Place,10155 102 Street, Edmonton.A cover letter is required and will be used to assess written skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To ApplyApplicants 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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.
