Director, Business Services

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 64892
Ministry: Forestry, Wildfire Management
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 11, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $4,274.26 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($$111,558 - $141,662/year)

As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector. We protect Alberta’s forests from wildfire and preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manages public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.

**Role Responsibilities**:
As the Director of Forestry Business Services, you will lead, and direct the Forestry Business Services section and provide essential management and oversight of Division level finance, administration, and business program support. You report directly to the Executive Director, Central Services Branch, in this senior position you provide strategic advice and support to the Executive Directors by leading, managing, coordinating, and monitoring many complex projects and initiatives related to Division operations, programs, and change management.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Forestry Business Services team, which provides day-to-day administrative and financial support to all program areas within the Division. You will oversee contracting, procurement, financial and records management, human resource management, fleet tracking and monitoring, aircraft, and equipment account management, as well as the associated dependencies through numerous information management systems, including 1GX. Your team will be responsible for budget reporting, forecasting, contingency funding requests to the Treasury Board, and financial aspects of corporate reporting for the Division as a whole.

One of the key accountabilities of your position, as Director, is to provide recommendations and advice to the Executive Directors in relation to enhancements to program and service delivery, including the provincial wildfire management program, forest management and forest health. In this position, you will also provide leadership and strategic project direction to associated project teams and stakeholders involved in major organizational transformation initiatives. As the Director, you will play a critical role in continual improvement within the Division by analyzing current business processes, allocation and use of resources, financial allocations, and assessment of operational outputs within program areas to ensure effective use of resources.

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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:
Systems Thinking: Considers broader government policies and guidance when developing strategies and solutions to complex initiatives and plans. Maintains an awareness of Division requirements and objectives with consideration of how they integrate and connect with departmental goals and strategic plans.

Creative Problem Solving: Leads staff through encouraging and coaching to develop innovative solutions to complex issues, particularly regarding procurement, contract design and management, and other fiscal responsibilities. Conducts in-depth analysis and complex, strategic problem-solving, such as forecasting quarter budgets.

Develop Networks: Maintains close, collaborative networks with the finance team to ensure shared awareness of all financial concerns for the Division. Develops and maintains close communications with management and executive teams.

Build Collaborative Environments: Maintains a proactive approach with the program management and executive team on all finance and human resources-related matters. Leads the Division’s preparation for critical milestones, such as quarterly forecasts and the Committee of Supply submissions, calling on significant cross-division collaboration.

Agility: Remains adaptable to meet numerous demands with variable issues, leading the team through prioritizing tasks among staff. Anticipates future needs and challenges and develops applicable procedures and solutions in advance.

**Qualifications**:
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in business, financial administration, or a related discipline, supplemented by six (6) years of related experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as and equivalency on one year of education for one year of experience

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