Executive Director, Provincial Archivist

The Company is seeking an Executive Director and Provincial Archivist to provide vision, leadership, and direction for the acquisition, preservation, and public access of documentary heritage. The role oversees archival operations, financial accountability, communications, marketing, asset management, and public and educational programs, while balancing preservation with broad access to collections. The successful candidate will build partnerships with communities and stakeholders, support collaboration across archival networks, and strengthen the organization’s public profile and relevance. Candidates should bring extensive senior leadership experience in archives management, credibility within the archival community, and knowledge of Alberta’s documentary heritage. A master’s degree in a related field is required; understanding relevant heritage legislation is an asset. Strong consultative leadership, team-building, staff and financial management, communication, program and project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential. Knowledge of archival standards and practices, archives administration, and employee relations in a government context is desirable.