Director, Strategic Priorities & Issues Management

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Executive Operations, the Director, Strategic Priorities and Issues Management provides leadership to the DMO and oversees strategic coordination of ministry priorities. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Coordination: Lead development and implementation of ministry mandate, initiatives, and projects; ensure alignment with government priorities.
• Issues Management: Develop and implement strategies and processes to manage urgent or politically sensitive matters; facilitate communication between the DMO, Minister’s Office, and ADM offices.
• Executive Support: Provide strategic advice and analysis; review briefing materials and ensure timely delivery for meetings and decisions.
• Policy & Legislative Oversight: Coordinate review of major policies, legislation, regulations, and Cabinet documents; ensure integration with ministry priorities.
• Leadership & Operations: Assist with managing DMO operations, including staffing, performance management, and building collaborative relationships across divisions.

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.

For this role, the following competencies are critical:

• Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and aligns actions with long-term objectives and APS values.
• Drive for Results: Removes barriers and ensures timely completion of ministry priorities.
• Develop Networks: Builds impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Agility: Adapts to changing priorities and integrates change into processes.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Creates a positive, inclusive environment and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Develop Self and Others: Encourages team development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum University graduation in a related field (Political Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Arts, Business Administration, Economics, or other related field), supplemented by seven (7) or more years of experience in a public service environment, including experience with:

• Government policy development cycle and legislative processes.
• Strategic analysis and issues management.
• Leadership in complex, politically sensitive environments.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s political system, government mandates, and decision-making processes.
• Direct supervision of employees.

The following will be considered assets:

• Prior experience in a Deputy Minister’s Office and/or Executive Council office (e.g., Policy Coordination Office, Cabinet Coordination Office).
• A graduate degree in a related field.
  
  

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 (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

• This is a full-time permanent position.

Location:

• Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification and security screening.

This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

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 have 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.