Wanda Aubee

I am an experienced executive leader with over 16 years experience in senior leadership with the Government of Alberta, including Assistant Deputy Minister roles in Primary Care and Rural Health, and Public Health, and value-added agriculture leadership roles in the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation including oversight of provincial meat and dairy inspection and director of the Food Processing Development Centre.

I bring a wealth of knowledge of food safety legislation to complement 17 years experience in quality assurance and quality control in the food processing industry. 

I am passionate about improving the lives of Albertans, making connections with and between stakeholders, communicating complexity to advance results and achieve outcomes, and providing leadership to build the next generation of leaders in the province. 

Strategic public‑sector executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience across primary care, public health, emergency management, and regulatory systems within the Government of Alberta. Most recently served as Assistant Deputy Minister for Primary Care and Rural Health, leading province‑wide system transformation initiatives, overseeing a large team, and managing complex portfolios with combined budgets exceeding $400M. Recognized for delivering results in high‑pressure, politically sensitive, and multi‑stakeholder environments.

Brings deep expertise in health system transformation, emergency and all‑hazards response, public policy, Indigenous partnerships, intergovernmental relations, and strategic communications. Has led major initiatives including modernization of Alberta’s primary health care system, rural health strategy development, COVID‑19 vaccine rollout, pandemic transition planning, and establishment of new provincial health branches and divisions. Trusted advisor to Deputy Ministers, Ministers, Cabinet, and the Premier, with a strong reputation for building resilient teams, navigating ambiguity, and advancing policy and operational excellence across complex and evolving mandates.

• BSc in Food Science
• Government of Alberta Executive Leadership Program
• Senior & Executive Management Development Program, University of Alberta School of Business
• Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations – University of Minnesota
  • Training at World Organization for Animal Health (Paris), World Trade Organization & World Health Organization (Geneva), Food and Agriculture Organization (Rome)
• Incident Command System 100 - 400
• Indigenous Introductory Training, University of Alberta
• Occupational Health & Safety Certificate
• Government of Alberta Media Training
• Designated Officer (grievance hearing) Training