Director, Emissions Trading

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 55594
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 2, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager 2

**Salary**: $4,149.76 to $5,269.59 biweekly ($108,308 - $137,536/year)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Intergovernmental Relations, which develops strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada - with its partners, clients and stakeholders - to address challenges and grow opportunities. This unit also coordinates Alberta’s leadership and participation within the Canadian federation in pursuit of a federal system that best serves the needs of Albertans and Canadians.

For information about Executive Council, visit

**Role Responsibilities**:
If you are excited about influencing sustainability and innovation in emissions trading and carbon markets, consider joining the Sustainability & Emissions Reduction Innovation (SERI) Secretariat

We are seeking a dynamic leader who is excited to be at the forefront of developing strategies and building knowledge around emissions trading systems, compliance markets, voluntary carbon markets and an Article 6 strategy for the province.

As the Director, Emissions Trading and Carbon Markets, you will play a pivotal role in informing, developing, and implementing SERI strategies. This includes providing leadership in identifying trends, developing strategies, and advising executive leadership on emissions trading and compliance/voluntary carbon markets.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Knowledge Building Around Carbon Markets**:

- Conduct jurisdictional scans of carbon markets to evaluate effectiveness, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Compare different emissions trading systems with Alberta's framework, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Develop national and international strategies around voluntary carbon markets.

**2. Provide Advice and Support**:

- Lead the development of reports to enhance understanding of carbon markets within other departments.
- Offer bespoke advice and information to inform broader strategy development. Create external-facing products to support executive engagements on carbon markets.**3. Article 6 Strategy Development**:

- Lead analysis of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, identifying barriers to international adoption/ratification.
- Advocate domestically and internationally for the adoption of Article 6.
- Collaborate with Energy and Minerals on initiatives to advance Alberta's liquified natural gas (LNG) strategy.

**Role Responsibilities (Cont'd)**:
**4. Develop Relationships and Partnerships**:

- Engage with Ministry executive directors, directors, and cross-ministry colleagues.
- Cultivate relationships with industry organizations and stakeholders.

**5. Team Leadership**:

- Provide mentorship, direction, and coaching to team and contract staff.
- Align unit direction, priorities, and goals with organizational plans.
- Create an inclusive and effective workplace culture.

**To be successful in this role, you will need to have**:

- The ability to develop strategy in a collaborative manner,
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written,
- Experience and/or working knowledge related to emissions trading systems, voluntary credit, and carbon markets; and
- Strong networking skills.

**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**: ensure strategies, policies and initiatives related to sustainable investment and investment attraction initiatives are coordinated and implemented effectively, efficiently, and complaint with the GoA processes/legislation.

**Creative Problem Solving**:develop new approaches and solutions to emerging issues as they arise with limited information.

**Drive for Results**: advance sustainable investments to align with Alberta’s transition strategy and promote investment opportunities.

**Develop Networks**:build connections among industry, government, regulatory bodies and stakeholds to support Alberta’s sustainable investment initiatives.

**Agility**:adapt to changing environments and guidance as new information or opportunities become available.

**Develop Self and Others**: lead and support the growth of a highly knowledgeable and technical group of skilled professionals.

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