Director, Economic

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time $111,558 - $141,662

Role Responsibilities

Do you have the skills to provide strategic advice to help advance Alberta’s interests? Then this is the position for you

As the Director, Economic & Resource policy you will:

  • Support the Ministry’s core business of intergovernmental relations by providing strategic advice and related issues management and policy analysis, analyzing and disseminating information, coordinating Alberta’s policies and activities, and advancing Alberta’s interests (as outlined in the Government of Alberta and Ministry Business Plans).
  • Monitor political, program and service developments in economic and resource policy, and report to the Executive Director of Economic and Resource Policy. With your management skills, you will directly supervise two Associate Directors, and indirectly supervise two Senior Intergovernmental Officers and one Intergovernmental Officer.
  • Identify emerging issues and analyze the implications for Alberta’s overall strategic direction to ensure interdepartmental and intergovernmental coordination; be able to provide advice on policy and strategy; represent the Alberta Intergovernmental Relations Division in intergovernmental meetings; and participate in the negotiation of intergovernmental agreements to ensure Alberta’s intergovernmental interests are represented. Your role includes working effectively with senior level officials from within the Government of Alberta as well as from other governments.

Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and cooperation, and the ability to maintain close liaison with contacts will be requisite. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, flexibility in dealing with multiple requests, ability to work under tight timelines, and excellent project management skills are also essential for succeeding in this position. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication 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.

  • Drive for Results – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
  • Creative Problem Solving – Having the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
  • Agility – Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
  • Develop Networks – Must be able to proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with stakeholders.
Qualifications

University graduation in Political Science, Economics, Canadian Studies or related discipline, supplemented by six years of progressively responsible experience.

  • Equivalencies: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Requirements:

  • Thorough understanding of the federal and provincial systems of government and a strong background in public policy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience providing strategic policy options and advice
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Assets:

  • Strong negotiation and leadership skills
  • Experience managing teams
Notes

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

Location: This position works out of Commerce Place, located at 10155 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted 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.

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.

  • Working for the Alberta Public Service -
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
  • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
  • Professional learning and development -
  • Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
  • 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 modified work schedule agreement

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. 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.

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