Executive Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Executive Advisor provides strategic advice, issues management and operational support to advance the mandate of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Division. This role supports senior decision-making, manages key projects and emerging issues, coordinates briefings and stakeholder responses, represents the division on Ministry and cross-ministry initiatives, and leads staff within the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office to ensure integrated financial, operational and administrative services.

• Identify, analyze and manage strategic issues affecting the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Division.
• Develop and implement plans, strategies and processes to support timely issue resolution and decision-making.
• Brief the Assistant Deputy Minister on emerging issues, proposed solutions, risks, mitigating strategies and required actions.
• Coordinate urgent requests and responses for the offices of the Deputy Minister, Minister and senior government officials.
• Lead the preparation and review of briefings, action requests, correspondence and decision-making materials.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key clients, stakeholders, partners and Ministry business areas.
• Manage communication and information flow within the division, the ADM’s Office and across relevant Ministry partners.
• Support division planning and operations to ensure alignment with Ministry and government priorities.
• Lead and manage special projects and initiatives that support division outcomes and cross-ministry priorities.
• Represent the division or the ADM on Ministry and cross-ministry committees, project teams and task forces.
• Lead and supervise professional and administrative staff within the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office, including workload management, coaching, mentoring and operational support.

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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.

• Systems Thinking: Understands how ministry priorities, government direction, and operational activities connect to support informed executive decision-making.
• Develop Networks: Builds trusted relationships with executive offices, ministry partners, and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and effective information sharing.
• Creative Problem Solving: Anticipates emerging issues, analyzes complex information, and develops practical solutions within tight timelines.
• Agility: Quickly adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and shifting political or operational requirements.
• Develop Networks: Builds trusted relationships with executive offices, ministry partners, and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and effective information sharing.

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required:

• Knowledge of division mandate, priorities, structure, and alignment with government and Ministry goals.
• Understanding of Alberta education legislation, policies, programs, and services.
• Knowledge of government planning, reporting, fiscal forecasting, and human resource management practices.
• Understanding of Ministry operational policies and requirements, including health and safety, security, continuity planning, and information technology.
• Experience with issues management, change management, project management, and executive decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of Minister and Deputy Minister correspondence standards and briefing requirements.
• Ability to use business productivity and information management systems, including Microsoft Office, ARTS, Exclaim, internet and intranet tools.

Assets:

• Knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit education issues, protocols, stakeholders, organizations, committees, and advisory groups.
• Understanding of relevant intergovernmental agreements and federal/provincial legislation impacting First Nations, Métis and Inuit education.
• Experience supporting executive leaders in a government or public sector environment.
• Experience with strategic issues management, briefings and correspondence.
• Experience working with Indigenous education priorities, communities or stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects, committees or cross-ministry initiatives.
• Experience supervising or coaching staff.

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

Notes

This is one (1) permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with your application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

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• 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.