Director, Business Services

Role Responsibilities

The Director provides strategic leadership for a suite of business services that underpin and enable branch functions which include commercial leasing and diverse land sales, development and acquisition projects. This includes planning, developing, and evaluating land services policies, procedures and documentation. 

 
The responsibilities for the Director include (but are not limited to): 
 

• Directing the development and management of a comprehensive and consolidated repository of policies, procedures and documentation to support all branch functions including real estate purchases, real estate sales, real estate leases, expropriations, land title conveyancing, consulting contracts and other interests in real property
• Leading the provision of consultation services to RSB business units to support their financial and operational planning in line with the Ministry's Business Plans
• Directing preparation of financial plans in compliance with Treasury Board guidelines and departmental requirements
• Providing contract management and documentation administration services in collaboration with other business areas for the completion, extension and/or renewal of existing contracts; consistent with sound contractual practices that respect Ministry and GoA fiduciary obligations
• Providing consolidated HR support, management services and administration in collaboration with individual business units within the Branch (e.g., recruitment, ensure access to IT and services)
• Building and sustaining strategic networks with internal stakeholders to facilitate delivery of continuous process improvements to business services

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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. Candidates must provide a cover letter demonstrating how they meet the four essential competencies below.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf 
 

• Agility – take action and remain objective under pressure by making sound decisions 
• Build Collaborative Environments – promote positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching to constructively resolve conflict 
• Systems Thinking – take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and integrate in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment and potential risks when considering possible actions
• Creative Problem Solving –  identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to solve problems

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Post-secondary degree in accounting, business, contract law or a directly related discipline PLUS 7 years of progressively responsible management experience developing and leading teams

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on a one-for-one basis (one year of education for one year of experience or vise versa)
 

 Experience or knowledge that will be considered and asset:

• Understanding of concepts, principles and practices associated with real estate transactions including contract law, appraisal, negotiation, leases, sales and acquisitions
• Knowledge of contract management and oversight involving multifaceted real estate business requirements
• Experience in business improvement and technology based real estate systems
• Ability to interpret and understand legal documents, property descriptions and survey plans

Notes

Hours of Work: 7.25 per day, 36.25 hours per week 
Location: Edmonton, Alberta 
Term of Employment: Full-time, Permanent 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Applicants are required to provide a cover letter, with clear and concise specific detailed examples that demonstrate how their experience and education align with the qualifications. Resumes without cover letter detailing the above may not be considered.

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.