Manager, Indigenous Programs and Data

Role Responsibilities

This position provides leadership to the Indigenous Programs and Data (IPAD) team, directing the development and implementation of research, reporting, and data strategies that enable evidence-informed decision-making. The role supports the design and evaluation of programs and services for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, while leading strategic briefing processes and cultivating effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This position supports the Government of Alberta's (GoA) platform commitments for Indigenous health and contributes to the Ministry's response to "The Way Forward" recommendations.

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, as these projects require ongoing collaboration and coordination with other branches and divisions, government departments, jurisdictions, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities/organizations.

This position will be responsible for the following duties: 
Service Delivery Excellence
•    Operations planning; reporting and coordination; conduit into the engagement.
•    Supporting data and analytics framework, dashboard, etc. 
•    Assesses, analyzes, and develops, in consultation with the Director, senior leadership teams (ie. Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister), and colleagues in other units, the programs, procedures, and standards related to operational service delivery for the unit.
•    Cultivate and encourage a strong commitment and ethic toward service excellence within the unit and among the wider team.

Operations and Regulatory Services
•    Support the Director, and EDO in achieving the mandate, goals, and operations of the ADMO and the mandates of the Division. 
•    Create and oversee the implementation of administrative and operational mechanisms that facilitate program delivery within the work unit.

Project Management
•    Efficient and effective project plans are in place to ensure strategic operations.

Leadership and Accountability
•    Strategic priorities are identified, planned, and advanced through government's decision-making process in a timely manner through appropriate analysis, consultation, and political consideration.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them:
•    Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.
•    Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
•    Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.
•    Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.

Drive for Results - Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles:
•    Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
•    Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.
•    Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.
•    Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.

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.

Build Collaborative Environments - Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict:
•    Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress.
•    Facilitates communication and collaboration.
•    Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset.
•    Credits others and gets talent recognized.
•    Promotes collaboration and commitment.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:
•    University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
•    For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.

Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: 
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The following experience is required: 
•    Strong understanding of research, data analytics, data visualization, KPI development and reporting. 
•    Demonstrated expertise leading teams to develop and implement business processes and best practices.

The following are considered assets:
•    Experience living and/or working in an Indigenous community.
•    Experience in collaborating and coordinating projects with multiple partners in other branches, divisions, and departments. 
•    Ability to analyze information and make recommendations based on findings.
•    Ability to provide facts and advice in an objective manner.
•    Understanding of how analysis relates to the work of decision-makers across the broader government. 
•    High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•    Capacity to learn new and proprietary software applications.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This competition is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC) and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

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 we have to offer:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service 
•    Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
•    Professional learning and development
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.