Manager, Strategic Planning and Gov

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Strategic Planning and Governance
Job Requisition ID: 63963
Ministry: Justice
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 8, 2024
Classification: Manager Band 1 Zone 2
Salary: ​$3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859 per 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.

The ministry of Justice leads a fair and innovative justice system, ensures effective policing, and supports victims of crime. https://www.alberta.ca/justice-and-solicitor-general.aspx .

Court and Justice Services provide a range of resolution and Court supports for people involved in legal disputes. https://www.alberta.ca/Court-and-justice-services.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Court Technology Services (CTS) delivers technology solutions to Alberta Courts and facilitates the Courts approach to IMT governance, decision-making and service delivery. This broad lens facilitates enhanced collaboration and day-to-day support to ensure effective and efficient IMT service delivery across the Alberta Courts to provide better services to the Courts, the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice stakeholders and Albertans.

Reporting to the Director of Strategy, Governance, you will facilitate the integration of service delivery of the IMT functions across this portfolio, including but not limited to strategy planning and governance, portfolio investment and management, business relationship management, and communications, especially as the organization and the technology evolves.

You will focus on initiating and maintaining effective working relations and partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to integrate IMT operations across the branch.

You will provide leadership and direction of staff and resources for the Strategy and Governance team that are responsible for executing on the following:

• Responsible for IT Planning and Reporting for Court Technology Services
• Responsible for partnering with clients to ensure that strategic IMT initiatives are based on solid business cases and projects are managed for desired outcomes
• Responsible for overseeing complex business process design and staff participation in consultation sessions in accordance with IMT frameworks, providing extensive business knowledge, business process expertise, and system knowledge
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of IMT frameworks for Governance, IT Controls
• Quality Management, Business Process Reviews, Risk Management, and Investment Management
• Support the Director of Strategy, Governance, and Enablement to accomplish the mandate of the Strategy and Governance team

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

Qualifications

Required:

• A university degree in information technology, business, or a related field supplemented by a minimum of four years related work experience.e.g. Business, Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, etc.
  

Assets & Preference:

• A strong understanding of industry best practices associated with governance and strategic planning.
• Working knowledge of Alberta legislation and governance systems.
• Project Management & Progressive management experience and adaptive to political environment.
• Working experience with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Working experience in making presentations and preparing written materials/briefing for executive leadership.

Equivalency Considered:

• One year of experience for one year of education OR
• One year of education for one year of experience.
  

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:
7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week.

Term of Employment:
This is a full-time permanent position located in Edmonton.

Final candidates for this position will be asked 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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement may be available subject to approval.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

DEVELOP NETWORKS
You seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.

BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS
You establish and maintain business relationships with clients, encourage or facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.

SYSTEMS THINKING
You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS
You know what outcomes are important which leads you to provide outstanding customer service by anticipating potential challenges and finding practical solutions.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

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 Sonya Bartley-Wynter at [email protected].