Executive Director, Driver, Carrier and Vehicle Services

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Job Title:

Executive Director, Driver, Carrier & Vehicle Services

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Transportation and Economic Corridors

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 1, 2026

About Us

The Executive Director of Driver, Carrier and Vehicle Services reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Traffic Safety Services. This role is responsible for ensuring Alberta has a safe and efficient transportation system that supports the province’s economic, social, and environmental health by overseeing essential programs. The policies and initiatives from this branch play an important role in shaping Alberta’s transportation network, workforce, and efforts toward economic recovery.

The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for Alberta’s regulated industries, including commercial carriers and buses, driver training schools, driving instructors, driver examiners, vehicle inspection facilities, vehicle technicians, and provincial railways. This position is accountable for ensuring the efficient administration of licensing and certification programs, managing permitting processes and exemptions, and upholding rigorous standards for driver training and examination.

A critical aspect of this role involves managing Alberta’s participation in the International Registration Plan (IRP), a reciprocal registration system supporting commercial carrier operations throughout Canada and the United States. Additionally, the Executive Director serves as the steward of vehicle standards, ensuring that robust regulatory frameworks exist to maintain technical compliance and facilitate the integration of new transportation technologies within the industry.

Strategic leadership, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and exceptional communication are essential in this role. Stakeholder engagement is essential to ensuring a proactive approach to identify opportunities and resolve issues and to ensure that the regulatory framework is as effective as it can be. Given the high-profile nature of issues in this branch, diplomacy and quick response are critical. A key aspect of this position is the ability to both identify challenges and implement effective solutions that advance the branch's objectives.

Qualifications

As the successful candidate, you bring extensive senior leadership experience and a demonstrated record of success in strategic policy development, resource management, and organizational leadership. You possess advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving and consultation skills, enabling you to provide sound executive-level advice and influence policy direction effectively. Your background reflects a strong history of stakeholder engagement and collaboration, coupled with expertise in driving innovative change management initiatives.

Your leadership fosters alignment, accountability, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic priorities. You are recognized for your strong political acumen, and ability to navigate complex and sensitive environments with confidence and integrity. Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management capabilities, combined with a proven ability to motivate and mentor high-performing teams, position you as a catalyst for positive transformation. Experience in policy development, implementation, and evaluation within a provincial government context, including legislative frameworks and stakeholder relations would be an asset.

Experience in the transportation industry would also be considered an asset.

A post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.

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