EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STRATEGIC SERVICES CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND SERVICES DIVISION ALBERTA INFRASTRUCTURE

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1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STRATEGIC SERVICES CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND SERVICES DIVISION ALBERTA INFRASTRUCTURE Executive Manager I Salary Range: $125,318 - $164,691 ($4, $6, bi-weekly) Limited Competition Job ID: Closing Date: August 28, 2015

2 ALBERTA INFRASTRUCTURE Our ministry provides leadership and expertise in the provision of innovative, high quality and well-designed public facilities for Albertans. In collaboration with our partners and stakeholders, we support the provision of public infrastructure that contributes to the province s prosperity and quality of life. For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, visit our website at (A) POSITION SUMMARY As the Executive Director, Strategic Services you will provide executive leadership for a complete range of policy, planning and administrative services. Using innovative approaches to the development of policy and corporate initiatives you will support the Ministry in achieving its priorities. Working closely with your team you will oversee environmental scanning, enterprise risk management as well as program review and evaluation in support of business planning services. This role is also responsible for setting direction for records and information management, FOIP and business continuity services for the ministry. (B) AUTHORITIES The Executive Director is involved with the administration of legislation relating to the business of the ministry and other legislation related to leadership responsibilities and delegated authorities, including: Public Service Act Public Service Employee Relations Act Government Organization Act Administrative Procedures Act Financial Administration Act Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Fiscal Management Act (C) MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the development of strategic policies and corporate initiatives, including those that impact legislation, programs or changes in Government of Alberta policies or standards. Guiding the development of the ministry s annual business plan. Advancing Alberta s infrastructure interests with federal, provincial, and territorial government stakeholders.

3 Supporting Ministry interests and involvement in government owned and supported buildings and government accommodations to ensure efficient and effective services. Providing strategic and business planning services and policy coordination including environmental scanning, program review and evaluation, enterprise risk management coordination and performance reporting. Presenting strategic options, comprehensive policy advice, briefing papers, recommendations and perspectives to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Ministers, Ministers and executive teams. Overseeing records and information management, FOIP and business continuity services for the ministry. Establishing ongoing and effective working relationships with other ministries and governments and representing the department on various committees and forums. Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of managers and professionals to achieve business plan goals, link service and program activities, and develop processes that optimize capacity. Managing financial and human resources effectively to meet business plan objectives. (D) ORGANIZATION The Executive Director, Strategic Services reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate Strategies and Services Division, and is responsible for Corporate Planning, Strategic Policy Development and Administrative Services. (E) FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The Executive Director, Strategic Services is accountable for managing a staff complement of approximately 31 full time equivalencies and oversees a budget of approximately $2 million. (F) CONTACTS Contacts include the Ministers, Deputy Ministers, members of the executive management teams and other staff from Alberta Infrastructure. Additional contacts including senior management and staff from other ministries, and other jurisdictions. 3

4 (G) ISSUES/CHALLENGES Analyzing complex policy issues with implications over a wide range of specialized areas. Evaluating risk and advancing effective policy positions that meet the needs of divergent stakeholder groups and the corporate agenda of government. Overseeing delivery of strategic and business planning services that support the ministry in meeting its goals. (H) THE PERSON (1) Knowledge/Experience Requirements Extensive related senior management experience including knowledge of economic, policy development, and strategic and business planning fundamentals. Thorough understanding of the Government of Alberta's policy approval process and the roles of policy/financial committees, such as Agenda and Priorities, Cabinet Policy Committees, Cabinet, Treasury Board, etc. Solid understanding of politics and political processes in Alberta and Canada to provide strategic direction to ministry executives, in alignment with political priorities and advance Alberta initiatives with other jurisdictions. Thorough understanding of regional, national and international trade agreements to develop effective policy and advance issues within government or with other jurisdictions. Broad knowledge of facility infrastructure, including development, operational and environmental aspects, particularly for government-owned buildings. Understanding of corporate asset management and government accommodation issues in owned and leased buildings. Thorough understanding of strategic planning processes, including environmental scanning, logic models, performance measurement, enterprise risk management, and operational planning. Broad knowledge of information, records and corporate management within the Government of Alberta, including cross-ministry strategies and regulations. Transformational leadership style and the ability to build collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders. 4

5 Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound decisions and manage a number of complex issues while delivering service, solutions and results. Sound judgment and advanced interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills to deal with clients and stakeholders on significant issues. Proven success in leading a team to achieve results and build leadership capacity. (2) Academic Background A degree in a related field is desirable. 5

6 3) Alberta Public Service (APS) Competencies Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. The following competencies are drawn from the Alberta Public Service Competency Model to reflect government s focus on planning, strategizing and leadership to accomplish goals. See link for more information on the competencies, Relationship Thinking Achievement DEVELOP NETWORKS Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. Identifies stakeholders Builds relationships Focuses on client Communicates purposefully BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. Brings people together Facilitates communication Addresses conflict Empowers others Encourages diversity DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the longterm capability of yourself and others. Plans for development Actions development Supports others development Develops staff CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Seeks clarity Challenges the process Integrates perspectives Identifies alternative solutions SYSTEMS THINKING The work done in the APS is part of a larger integrated and interrelated environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind. Looks beyond the immediate Considers impacts Understands connections Provides clarity AGILITY Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment. Seeks out new opportunities Anticipates change Emotional resilience Supports change Adapts 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. Plans for results Takes accountability Takes risks Focuses on outcomes 6