Assistant Deputy Miniter Youth, and Preventative Family Services

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Children and Family Services (CFS), the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Youth and Preventive Family Services, offers strategic leadership and direction for prevention and early intervention, prevention of family and sexual violence and abuse, as well as support to young adults who are transitioning out of the child intervention system. The ADM provides effective oversight of practices, supports, and services through an integrated, evidence-informed, and culturally sensitive approach in serving Alberta’s children, youth, and families.

The ADM holds responsibility for setting strategic direction and advancing strategic frameworks in the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of programs and services focused on Early Intervention and Prevention, as well as the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence and Abuse. Core duties include developing policies and legislation and fostering collaboration across ministries to strengthen both provincial and community capacity in these critical areas. This collaborative approach ensures alignment, strengthens system integration, and supports the effective implementation of priority initiatives.

The ADM oversees grant programs that support communities in strengthening early intervention and family and sexual violence prevention and intervention, as well as direct funding for program delivery to over 2,500 young adults in Alberta. As the division’s executive leader for prevention of family and sexual violence, the ADM represents the Ministry as an ex-officio member of the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2S+, championing cross-sector partnerships and advocacy.

Qualifications

An accomplished, results-oriented executive leader with extensive experience in complex public-sector environments, delivering strategic outcomes through effective planning, negotiation, and execution of large-scale, high-impact initiatives. You bring strong financial acumen in grant and program management, ensuring rigorous, transparent, and accountable processes for evaluation, financial oversight, performance measurement, and reporting. Your in-depth understanding of the social services system, including its legislative and policy frameworks, and a strong knowledge of Government of Alberta governance, decision-making, and accountability processes will ensure your success in this role.

A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to build partnerships and lead multiple high-priority initiatives in complex, high-pressure environments, strong project management and organizational discipline. You are an effective communicator and a respected leader with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, providing coaching and mentorship, and managing significant financial and human resources to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Salary

$7,212.78 - $9,465.95 bi-weekly ($188,253.55 - $247,061.30 annually)