Manager Intergovernmental

Job Information
Job Title: Manager Intergovernmental
Job Requisition ID: 59362
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 1, 2024
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: ​$3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.
For more information on the Seniors, Community and Social Services Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-community-and-social-services.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic and dedicated leader? Are you passionate about collaborating with stakeholders and promoting affordable housing initiatives? If so, the Housing Division within the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) has an exciting opportunity for you as the Manager Intergovernmental.

Reporting to the Director, Planning & Analytics, the Manager Intergovernmental plays an important role in leading affordable housing initiatives, maintaining and negotiating federal/provincial funding agreements, providing in-depth analysis of housing programs, and foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead intergovernmental relations, providing strategic support, guidance, and direction on intergovernmental issues and committees (e.g. Federal, Provincial, Territorial, and Municipal).
• Lead system discussions with key stakeholder groups (e.g. housing management bodies, non-profit organizations, municipal governments, Indigenous groups, private sector organizations) on strategies to further the goals and objectives of the provincial government.
• Research and provide interpretation of housing program information to identify trends and systemic pressures and issues.
• Generate management level reporting and analysis to understand how housing programs are achieving the goals and objectives of the provincial government.
• Provide strategic supporting to senior leadership within the Ministry of SCSS to prepare for cross-jurisdictional negotiations on agreements involving millions of dollars in federal funding for affordable housing in Alberta.
• Assist the Director by providing services, such as consultation, advising, and coordination. Ensure that resources are planned and managed to deliver outcomes effectively and efficiently.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in a related field, such as Social Sciences, Public Administration, and Public Policy, plus a minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible related experience including supervisory experience.

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

Assets:

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice to projects and interprovincial groups and departmental staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge about the mandates and political directions of the provincial government.
• Demonstrated experience in areas related to Alberta affordable housing system and housing systems in other provinces/territories.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze relevant policies, emerging issues, trends, and opportunities. Present findings and recommendations in concise oral and written forms.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at [email protected].