Senior Management, Designation and Coordination

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of the All-Season Resorts Branch, the Senior Manager - Designation and Coordination is responsible for leading the designation of All-Season Resort Areas, engagement/consultation, and overall branch operations. The positions work will directly support development of All-Season Resorts which will drive the growth of Alberta's visitor economy towards the target of $25 billion in annual visitor expenditure by 2035, creating sustainable economic opportunities for communities across the province, all year-round.

The Senior Manager, Designation and Coordination provides leadership, decision making and direct supervision of professional and administrative staff to advance the All-Season Resort program. 

As Senior Manager, Designation and Coordination, you are responsible for: 
•    Leading the identification and designation of All-season Resort Areas.
•    Consultation and building relationships with First Nations.
•    Engaging and communicating with the public, stakeholders, and municipalities.
•    Coordinating with Forestry and Parks, Alberta Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs and Transportation and Economic Corridors on the ensuring All-Season Resort area development is supported.
•    Ensuring All-Season Resort perspectives are incorporated into other Government initiatives as part of a "one government" approach to tourism development.
•    Accountable for overall Branch operations such as communications, finances and issues management.  
 

The position is essential to drive ASR designated and ensure the smooth operations of the All-Season Resort Program working in collaboration with Travel Alberta, the Director of Regulatory Operations and Director of Policy and Strategy. This incumbent will be a collaborator and a problem solver in and outside of government to ensure that the All-Season Resort Program is successful.

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.

Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress.

Develop Self and Others:  Encourages development and integration of emerging methods. Shapes group learning for team development. Employs emerging methods towards goals. Creates a shared learning environment. Works with individuals to develop personal development plans.

Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.

Creative Problem Solving: Creates the environment for innovative problem solving. Generates new ways of thinking; ensures right questions are being asked about a problem. Eliminates barriers to creativity and innovation. Encourages a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in Public Administration, Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental/ Natural Resource Law or related, PLUS 6 years related experience or equivalent as described.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

For Example:
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 9 years of experience.
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 8 years of experience.
Related minimum 10 years of experience Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

The successful candidate MUST also have: 
•    Demonstrated effective communication, conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
•    Project management skills and the ability to successfully meet multiple priorities.
•    Demonstrated problem solving, organizational and resource management skills in working with multiple stakeholders including the public.
•    Knowledge and understanding of risk management principles and how to apply risk into strategic and operational decision-making.
•    Familiarity with natural resource management, sustainable development practices, environmental issues, environmental impacts, environmental media.

Assets:
•    Familiar with GoA and Ministry decision-making processes, including regional/sub-regional planning; regional management frameworks, integrated approvals, and compliance including education, prevention, and enforcement.
•    Experience with change management.
•    Extensive knowledge of regulatory assurance principles and can apply legislative intent consistently often in unique situations to meet the environmental, social, and economic objectives of the Government of Alberta.
•    Knowledge of and experience with the tourism industry and all-season resort sector.
•    Knowledge of GoA and Ministry mandate business goals and objectives.
 

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

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Calgary

Please include a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role. 

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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.