Capital Planning Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Analyst will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the information and resources necessary to implement projects. This includes maintaining budgets, monitoring schedules, participating in stakeholder meetings, documenting and following up on action items and requests, and ensuring that deadlines are met.

This role involves conducting research, analysis, and modeling to develop recommendations and advice that shape decision-making related to capital planning. The Analyst will also be responsible for developing decision documents required for Treasury Board, the Deputy Minister Capital Committee, and Cabinet consideration. Data and information will be collected and consolidated within and across projects to develop and present updates and reports that support project monitoring for the ministry, other ministries, and Government leaders.

The position includes reviewing and providing input on issues related to the mental health and addiction infrastructure capital program and emerging issues. The Analyst will provide recommendations to senior department representatives that lead to priority projects proceeding with well-defined scopes of work and budgets.

Stakeholder engagement is a crucial aspect of this role, including coordinating input from health authorities and program operators during the construction process. Additionally, the Analyst will administer contracts to support capital infrastructure planning and project development.

Responsibilities include: 
1.    Contract and Grant Management and Analysis
2.    Project Planning Analysis
3.    Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
4.    Strategic Planning, Program Support and Process Development
 

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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

Systems Thinking: Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders, and actively seeks their input and/or involvement regarding those changes. Communicates regularly with stakeholders and sets up opportunities for mutual sharing/learning.

Develop Networks: Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities to engage with other groups to achieve desired outcomes.

Agility: Monitors multiple concurrent projects and processes and can redirect focus across projects or to emerging issues as needed. Helps other stakeholders see the need for change and helps them adapt to new processes or policies etc.

Qualifications

University degree in engineering, or urban planning and four (4) years of related experience or a diploma in applied science, engineering or urban planning and four(4) years of related experience (capital planning, land use planning, accommodation planning, interior design, and/or construction project management).

Experience is required in: 

• Experience in strategic capital planning, construction, and/or experience with healthcare facilities.
•  Knowledge of capital planning business processes and related disciplines (e.g., architectural/engineering, clinical service needs) to analyze the information provided and to provide advice and recommendations to achieve excellence in the development of mental health and addition infrastructure.
• Knowledge of project planning and management processes and techniques (including project scoping, risk analysis and life cycle costing).
• Knowledge of Alberta Government and Infrastructure policies, regulations, processes, and standards relating to health facilities infrastructure maintenance and capital programs.
• Understanding of unique programs and user requirements/needs for mental health and addiction facilities.
• Advanced conceptual, analytical and research skills.
• Consultation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to deal effectively with complex and sensitive issues involving diverse stakeholders with potentially conflicting perspectives and requirements.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Sound relationship building and influence skills to demonstrate value of advice, guidance, and recommendations. 
• Ability to comprehend multiple elements of needs assessments and/or capital submissions and judgment to know when additional subject matter expertise (SME) from internal/external stakeholders may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Software and systems tools used to carry out responsibilities (i.e. Microsoft Office / Outlook, Word, Excel).

Equivalencies maybe considered - directly related education or experience on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation such as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the Financial Administration Act, the Government Organization Act, and legislative and government decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and ministry priorities in relation to addiction and mental health (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Health Services Protection Act, Protection of Children Using Drugs Act) 
• Membership in APEGA, ASET and/or the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) and/or Project Management Institute
   

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-standard.

Notes

Hours of Work:
•    7.25 daily hours
•    36.25 weekly hours
•    8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications and competencies is recommended.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
•    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.