Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Relations

Job Title: Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Relations

Job Requisition ID: 24708

Ministry: Alberta Executive Council

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: March 25, 2022

Classification: Senior Official

About Us

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

Contribute your strategic leadership to Alberta’s deputy minister team.

Deputy Ministers serve as bridges between the governing and administrative functions of government, translating government priorities into public service outcomes and actions. They lead across department boundaries to ensure that government policy and strategic priorities are aligned and addressed from a holistic, systems-wide perspective. Together they create an integrated, inclusive, engaged, and citizen-centered public service.

We are currently recruiting to the Deputy Minister position in Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) within Executive Council. Through leadership, expertise and collaboration with partners, clients and stakeholders, IGR develops intergovernmental strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada to address challenges, and to leverage and grow opportunities. IGR works with all ministries to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to intergovernmental relations and approves all of Alberta’s intergovernmental agreements. IGR supports the Premier’s intergovernmental agenda, missions and meetings, and participation in the Canadian federation.

The Deputy Minister also oversees the Environmental Social and Governance Secretariat (ESGS). The ESGS coordinates the strategic and operational engagement activities of the Government of Alberta (GoA) in support of Alberta’s image, reputation, and assessment using Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Working in collaboration with other ministries, the ESGS promotes Alberta’s commitment to, and position as, an ESG leader to investors in North America and abroad, bringing new investment to Alberta’s major industry sectors.

For further information about Executive Council, visit the ministry website: https://www.alberta.ca/executive-council.aspx .

Role

As an active member of Deputy Ministers’ Council, a key focus of your role is a shared accountability for delivering on government mandates including investment attraction and job creation; economic diversification and growth; fiscal responsibility, and red tape reduction. Through leadership and collaboration with your department executive team, partners and other stakeholders, you will oversee programs and services that provide innovative, high quality and well-designed intergovernmental strategies and environmental, social and governance leadership on issues of importance within the GoA, Alberta and across Canada. You will articulate a vision for the successful achievement of outcomes in the ministry’s core business areas.

Qualifications

An influential and highly credible leader, your career reflects extensive and varied executive management experience. You bring strengths in leading complex program operations and policy development, and are recognized for your ability to influence innovative outcomes. A strategic collaborator, your background demonstrates fluency in stakeholder relations and a commitment to promoting a partnering culture to advance work on complex issues in dynamic environments. Your reputation for leading change, empowering teams and building capacity in challenging fiscal environments will support your success. An understanding of government operations and experience with accountability for significant financial management are assets. A related degree is preferred.

Salary

This Senior Official position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
  

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile

How To Apply

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Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

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.

Resources For Applicants

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx . Applicants are encouraged to 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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at [email protected] .

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.