Director, Strategy & Governance

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Project Management and Integration Branch, this position is responsible for coordinating and project managing the health system refocusing initiative. The System Refocusing Division is responsible for implementing the new direction for Alberta's health care system to improve outcomes for Albertans and empower health care workers to deliver quality care across the province.

This position will lead within the Project Management & Integration branch; this branch leads integration of work and information across the health system refocusing initiative. It oversees the integrated project management office, coordinates ministry participation in strategic decision-making bodies, and collaborates across organizations on key initiatives that support implementation of the refocused health system.

The Director works closely with the management team to achieve the following key results:

Develop strategies to drive the Health System Refocusing Initiative forward:
•    Ensure the integration of work and information across the Health System Refocusing Initiative.
•    Monitor and evaluate the success of the initiative from a project management perspective.
•    Develop regular updates and reports for senior executives and political officials on the progress of the initiative.

Support collaboration across divisions on the health system refocusing initiative: 
•    Support the ministry in leading strategic decision-making bodies related to the health system refocusing initiative.
•    Collaborate with other ministries and external stakeholders to align decision-making processes.
•    Provide strategic guidance to branch and ministry staff on key decisions impacting the initiative.

Support senior official level committees related to the Health System Refocusing Initiative: 
•    Develop meeting agendas and materials to ensure productive discussions and decision-making.
•    Coordinate with leadership and committee members to gather input and feedback on key initiatives.
•    Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior officials based on committee discussions and outcomes.

Manage project management procurement activities for the division: 
•    Lead the updating of the Integration Project Plan for refocusing initiatives emerging from government planning and priority setting.
•    Track and report on project progress, budgets, risks, mitigations and plans.
•    Lead the procurement of goods and services related to the health system refocusing initiative in compliance with government regulations.
•    Direct the use of up-to-date best or leading practices associated with project management, change management and foster a system of ongoing learning and pursuit of improvements through benchmarks, targets, and evaluations.

Role Responsibilities continued

Provide leadership to a branch and oversee its operations, including HR, development, and other functions: 
•    Develop and communicate the branch's strategic direction, goals, and priorities.
•    Provide effective guidance, leadership, and direction to the branch and oversee projects and assignments.
•    Enhance communication channels and methods to ensure effective information sharing and transparency.
•    Provide guidance and support to staff on human resources related issues (such as recruitment, learning and development, and other functional areas)

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity to make an impact within the Systems Refocusing division, please apply today, we would like to meet you!

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.

•    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
•    Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues, uses wide range of techniques to break down problems and allows others to think creatively and voice ideas; brings the right people together to solve issues and Identifies new solutions for the organization.
•    Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes and 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.
•    Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative:creates impactful relationships with the right people and ensures needs of varying groups are represented; goes beyond to meet stakeholder needs and ensures all needs are heard and understood.
•    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.

Qualifications

University degree in Public Administration, Health Sciences, Political Science, Social sciences or related fields and Seven years of related experience.

Related 11 years of combined experience and/or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Assets
•    Public administration or health system experience.
•    Understanding of the GoA decision-making, legislative, and policy making process, with experience moving
•    Policy and strategies through these processes is an asset.
•    Senior-level management experience in developing and maintaining relationships, and leading and motivating teams.
•    Senior-level analysis, presentation and communication skills.

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

Notes

This competition will be used to staff ONE (1) Full time Permanent position.

Hours of Work:
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday

Location:
ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta..

Other information: 
•    This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 
•    Top candidates may be required to undergo security screening

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.