Business Unit Manager

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to effectively lead a team in managing and implementing the Government of Alberta’s AADL programs? If this sounds like the opportunity you are waiting for, please join our dynamic team!

Reporting to the Director of Supplementary Health Benefits (AADL), your role as the Business Unit Manager position is responsible for the financial management, administration and monitoring of the program's financial resources, budget process, and monitoring of the third party (Alberta Blue Cross) delivery of administrative functions. 

You will also be responsible for program IT and policy support functions through the supervision of unit supervisors. Furthermore, you will be responsible for leading, developing and participating in complex, strategic programs and projects related to Business Unit Functions as it relates to supporting the overall AADL program including:

• Working closely with various stakeholders within Alberta Blue Cross, Alberta Health Services, Specialty Suppliers/Vendors, Alberta Health IT and our outsourced IT partners (IBM) to develop, align and implement program policies and procedures. The business unit acts as a support function for the entire program.
• Leading and participating in projects both internally and with external stakeholders to support the AADL program.
• Managing the Alberta Blue Cross administration of AADL claims and authorizations and contracts/grants processes.
• Defining service and outcome standards for the business unit and its functions.
• Maintaining awareness and responding to stakeholder needs related to the ABC online health portal; working towards continual improvement through feedback from end user experience.
• Developing program budgets, annual and monthly forecasts, accruals, costing and vendor contract/grant administration.
• Providing expert leadership and support to the Ministry, other government sectors, provincial and regional health providers and other affiliated stakeholders, including vendors and authorizers, both inside and outside of the health sector regarding the AADL program.
• Effectively managing human resource policies and practices in the recruitment, utilization, retention and development of AADL staff so that the business operational services of the program are delivered successfully.
• Managing staff of the Business Unit on performance management, adherence to policies and procedures, and the collective agreement.

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

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field (e.g. business administration, finance, public administration, or an accounting/project management designation), plus four (4) years progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalences:

• May be considered for 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:

• Working knowledge of Alberta governments' budget and contract processes.
• Understanding of Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program and Ministry business and services, including Alberta government financial and information management systems.
• Knowledge of associated legislations such as Public Health Act, Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Hospitals Act, Continuing Care Act,
• Project Management, issues management experience

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.

Other Information:

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

Top candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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. 

Work Location:

• This role is expected to work onsite from the downtown office in Edmonton.

What we offer:

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