Director, Strategic Initiatives- Calgary

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time
Job Information
Job Title: Director, Strategic Initiatives- Calgary
Job Requisition ID: 58914
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: May 28, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2
Salary: $4,149.76 to $5,259.59 bi-weekly ($108,309 to $137,275 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is a public agency and a provincial corporation of the Government of Alberta with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. The AFA provides grant funding to artists and art organizations to encourage the growth and development of the arts sector. The AFA also promotes the arts and manage an extensive provincial art collection featuring work from artists all over the province. For more information on the AFA, please visit .

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, as the Director of Strategic Initiatives - Calgary you will be responsible for supporting the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) to deliver on its mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta, bolster the AFA's presence (including establishing a physical presence) in Calgary and Southern Alberta and execute on priorities outlined by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, AFA Board and AFA leadership. This position is based in Calgary and will be responsible for directly supporting stakeholders in Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Leveraging your high degree of political acumen and initiative, you will maintain and enhance strategic relationships with arts stakeholders and other funders as well as understand Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) programs and arts sector supports. You will be expected to navigate relationships competently, understand trends in the arts sector and communicate effectively about the value of the AFA to stakeholders and the public.

In addition to your well-developed communication (verbal and written), and analytical skills, your solid interpersonal organization and problem-solving skills, along with a proven ability to exercise extensive judgement and address sensitive situations, will be paramount to ensure success.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
  • Agility - In our fast-paced environment, you can anticipate, assess, readily adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively with shifting priorities.
  • Develop Networks - You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with clients.
  • Systems Thinking - You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across inter-related areas and factors this into planning and problem solving.
  • Creative Problem Solving - You can assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications

A university degree in a related field (e.g., Fine Arts, Communications, Business, Public Administration, Political Science) and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible related experience in communication, fine arts, program development and building relationships with external stakeholders is required.

The following are assets:
  • Networks in the Calgary and Southern Alberta arts communities
  • Experience enhancing Alberta's arts sector
  • Experience working with artists and arts organizations
Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of directly related experience for one year of related education, or one year of education for one year of directly related experience.

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Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)

Position is located in Calgary.

What we have to offer:
  • Working for the Alberta Public Service -
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
  • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
  • Professional learning and development -
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  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and/or modified work schedule agreement
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

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