Edmonton police chief to take on government leadership roles [Video]

Dale McFee will start a job in the high level of Alberta’s government three days after his last day as the chief of Edmonton Police Service in February.

Premier Danielle Smith announced his appointment as the deputy minister of the executive council and head of the Alberta Public Service via statement on Thursday, noting the two have had a pleasurable working relationship over the past two years.

“With his wealth of leadership experience, he will bring a fresh perspective to our government’s work and will help us deliver on our priorities for Albertans,” she said.

McFee said he was “deeply committed to our province and to driving positive change within our public service and for all Albertans.”

He announced his early departure from EPS two weeks earlier, declining to provide a reason beyond that he believes the service is “in good shape going forward” and “some of the opportunities that …