Issues Manager

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 58279
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 30, 2024
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145.05 - $110,543.16 /year)

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs supports municipalities in providing well-managed, fiscally responsible, and accountable local government to Albertans. This includes administering municipal grant programs; delivering advisory and capacity-building supports; providing municipal services and managing public lands in the province’s three Special Areas; and overseeing the safety codes system in the province. The ministry also fosters stronger, safer communities across the province, and enables local governments to facilitate Alberta’s economic prosperity.

**Role Responsibilities**:
The Municipal Assessment and Grants division (MAG) administers the Local Government Fiscal Framework and other grant programs for Alberta municipalities, oversees the property assessment system in Alberta, and is responsible for assessing all designated industrial property in the province. The Issues Manager is a key member of the MAG leadership team who provides direct support to the ADM in addressing emerging issues, coordinates action on divisional priorities, oversees division-wide business processes and reporting, and manages the ADMO support staff.

Specifically the Issues Manager is responsible for:
Coordinating strategic policy initiatives, as well as providing strategic advice to the ADM and to divisional leadership on policy issues and initiatives of significance to the division;
Coordinating the division's activities related to issues management, correspondence, and preparation of briefings and policy documents, including the provision of advice to divisional managers and staff;
Managing the division's operational planning and reporting functions, as well as its financial and budget processes, and its input into the ministry business plan;
Leading and directing support staff within the ADMO and supporting their growth and development;
Representing the ADM and the division on significant cross-divisional initiatives;
Managing the provision of operational support to the division, including the allocation of office space and planning and coordination of the division's IT requirements; and leading, coordinating and/or supporting initiatives to ensure a positive and productive workplace within the division.

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

- **Drive for Results** - Significant policy outcomes are planned and achieved in a timely manner, through appropriate strategic analysis, stakeholder consultation, and political consideration.
- **Build Collaborative Environments** - Exchange information and collaborate on specific initiatives, projects, and committees and specific working groups.
- **Develop Networks** - Collaborate on cross-ministry initiatives and joint activities.
- **Systems Thinking** - Issues that impact the division are addressed with policies that are responsive to the division needs, and are flexible, forward thinking, and coordinated with current strategic directions.
- **Creative Problem Solving **- The position is relied upon to provide consultation, advice, guidance and interpretation for a broad range of policy and operational issues and initiatives. Clients, including senior Ministry officials, can potentially have a varying level of knowledge and familiarity with policy issues, principles and procedures. This position must be able to provide guidance and advice for often complex and sensitive situations in a timely, comprehensive, and readily understandable manner.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

**Assets**:

- Experience developing policy and/or recommendations for senior leadership.
- Experience managing a wide variety of projects, within changing timelines and priorities.
- Experience with operational/business planning and reporting.
- Experience managing and leading professional or support staff.
- Knowledge of the Alberta municipal sector, including applicable legislation and regulations, and/or functional areas such as grant administration, capital planning, or property assessment and taxatio


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