Location: Edmonton

The Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the ASEBP Trustees and provides visionary leadership to advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. Responsible for achieving both short- and long-term goals, the CEO ensures effective stewardship of ASEBP’s human, financial, and operational resources.

Acting as the primary liaison between the Trustees and the senior leadership team, the CEO ensures strategic alignment while representing ASEBP to external partners, government bodies, and education sector leaders to strengthen relationships and drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Developing and planning long-range and annual strategic and business goals, including operating and capital budgets, in collaboration with the Trustees and senior leadership team
• Implementing long-range objectives and advising the Trustees of opportunities and risks to the Plan, with a recommended course of action
• Working with the Trustees to implement ASEBP’s strategic plan throughout the organization, embedding initiatives and outcomes into day-to-day operations and employee culture
• Monitoring operational objectives and goals and adjusting as needed
• Ensuring staff have a clear understanding of ASEBP’s strategic plan, mission, values, and goals

Governance and Trustee Support

• Building and maintaining a strong, trust-based relationship with the Trustees through open, transparent communication
• Providing regular updates to Trustees on strategic planning activities, key milestones, budget updates, and related policy matters for their approval
• Advising the Trustees on new and recommended changes to policies, strategies, and objectives
• Seeking feedback and direction from the Trustees on matters of significance
• Recommending governance policies or their revisions to the Trustees for approval
• Acting on behalf of the Trustees, the CEO may be responsible for such other tasks deemed necessary or as otherwise directed by the Trustees

Operational and People Leadership

• Ensuring that ASEBP operates efficiently and effectively to safeguard Plan sustainability
• Working with the senior leadership team to evaluate the effectiveness of benefit plans
• Applying a systematic and disciplined approach to continuous improvement in all areas of operations
• Achieving corporate objectives and key milestones as laid out in the long-range and annual business and strategic goals
• Collaborating with participating employers enrolled with ASEBP to ensure seamless communication and high levels of member satisfaction
• Ongoing review of the organizational structure to create efficiencies in operations
• Supporting, inspiring, and developing the senior leadership team to ensure they are committed to the vision of ASEBP
• Maintaining and enhancing award-winning levels of employee engagement and encouraging a culture that prioritizes trust and inclusion
• Leading by example and promoting practices that support a healthy workplace and work-life harmony

Financial Resource, Budget and Risk Management

• Ensuring the ongoing financial health of the organization and sustainability of its benefit plans
• Providing information relevant to the discharge of the actuary’s responsibilities
• Ensuring that all investment activities comply with policy
• Ensuring the day-to-day business affairs of the organization are appropriately managed

Stakeholder Relations

• Acting as ASEBP’s spokesperson, promoting awareness, understanding, and confidence in ASEBP’s value and services across Alberta’s public education sector and the broader benefits community
• Building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with plan members, participating employers, government bodies, education sector leaders, and industry partners through effective communication and relationship-building initiatives
• Ensuring service standards for covered members and participating employers are maintained and continuously improved, guided by ASEBP’s Health and Benefits Charter
• Fostering open and transparent communication with parent bodies and key partners by facilitating regular updates and providing feedback opportunities

Dispute Resolution

• Overseeing and coordinating the appeal process for covered members
• Approving discretionary payments or settlements on legal actions

The Person

• Post-secondary education with a preference for a degree in business or a related field.
• Benefit/insurance industry experience and a proven track record of executive leadership in dynamic, competitive environments, delivering measurable results and organizational growth.
• Extensive experience working closely with Boards, committees, and diverse partner groups to drive strategic outcomes.
• Strong governance experience; ability to work effectively with Trustees in a formal setting.
• Familiarity with non-profit structures is an asset.
• Visionary with courage to make difficult decisions, yet respectful of culture and history.
• Ability to manage risk prudently while fostering innovation.
• Skilled in navigating potentially politically-charged relationships and balancing advocacy with discretion
• Relationship-builder, strong communicator, active listener, collaborative leader.
• Passionate about serving education communities.
• Team-oriented, able to inspire staff, and foster a culture of inclusion, trust, and innovation.

Employment Status : Full-Time

How to apply : To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only—preferably as one document) to Shalini Bhatty or Chelsey Howarth at apply@leadersinternational.com, indicating the job title in the subject line.

Website : http://www.leadersinternational.com/

Posting Date: October 1, 2025

Organization Name: Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan