Director, Post-Secondary Research

6 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Role Responsibilities

Continued

2.) Building collaborative partnerships that strengthen the role of Alberta’s post-secondary research and innovation with other ministries and jurisdictions, stakeholders, and partner organizations to strategically support Advanced Education's mandate and the Government of Alberta's economic policies and desired outcomes.

Works closely with industry, post-secondary representatives, and other Ministries on an ongoing basis to develop tools and strategies to strengthen research commercialization in Alberta's post-secondary system (e.g., Research Working Group, Research Commercialization Working Group, etc.).  Initiates and encourages innovation to inform strategy and policy for research commercialization and promotion of post-secondary innovation and talent development, in collaboration with other Ministries, governments, partner organizations and stakeholders. Advises the ED, ADM and DM on opportunities to access and leverage investment from and engage in partnerships with the federal government and other stakeholders, in support of Advanced Education's strategic agenda on increasing and diversifying revenue for post-secondary research.


3.) Plan, direct, and evaluate to deliver outcomes in support of strategic, policy and legislative agendas and business plans, and unit staff are which are to be supported in their professional growth and development.

Inspires a compelling vision for the unit's mandate and fosters shared learning and improvement, aspiration, recognition, strong and open communication, commitment, and respect.  Establishes and periodically evaluates the unit's objectives, staff accountabilities, and core assumptions to ensure it is optimally set up to meet or exceed expectations. Readily makes adjustments, reallocating resources, directing temporary resources and implementing new practices in anticipation of and response to change. Coaches and mentors' staff to continuously develop, see their role in achieving results, strengthening competencies and adaptive work habits, fostering agility and emotional resilience, and building the capacity for new and emerging challenges.


4.) The Executive Director is supported in achieving the mandate and goals of the branch.

Provides strategic advice, consultation, and recommendations on issues, opportunities and challenges related to the unit's mandate. Represents the Unit, Branch, Division and/or Ministry on cross-government and/or stakeholder committees with diverse mandates and responsibilities to facilitate coordinated approaches to decision-making; communicates relevant perspectives and requirements; and remains aware of stakeholder and partner perspectives.  Identifies opportunities and develops strategies for innovative means to achieve continuous improvement in service delivery.  Develops or manages preparation of briefings, background documents, and correspondence for consideration by senior Government representatives and officials, ensuring all information is prepared in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with relevant standards. Reviews and approves various reports and responses (e.g., Action Requests, Briefing Notes) prior to submission to the Executive Director.

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