Manager, Advanced Industries

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Industry Relations, the Manager, Advanced Industries is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to a team of professional staff to: engage stakeholders to identify industrial opportunities, define challenges and develop solutions; gather and analyze industry intelligence to inform government policy, programming and strategy; lead delivery of pathfinding supports for businesses to government programs, information, contacts and resources, and coordination of customized concierge services to select large business investors. Advanced industry sectors may include aerospace, aviation, defence, or other industries depending on ministry priorities.

The primary responsibilities of the Manager, Advanced Industries include:

• Stakeholder Engagement: This leadership position focuses on building industry networks and maintaining collaborative stakeholder relationships by providing direction and guidance to staff to achieve an efficient and effective industry outreach to advance industry growth and enhance sector competitiveness. Research, analysis and preparation of report materials on economic and business climate information to inform industry development.

• Policy/Program Support: Work collaboratively with colleagues providing input on industry policy and program development; gather stakeholder feedback on new policies and programs, and raise issues, providing options for resolution. 

• Leadership/Mentorship/Employee Development: Lead the team in a strong systems thinking approach to identify implications, options and the strategic impact of decisions, recommendations, within an integrated cross ministry governance environment. 

• Unit/Branch Administration: Lead regular team and one-on-one meetings, and other performance management activities as required to manage staff and provide guidance.  

• Information Requests/Action Requests/Briefings: Manage the assignment, review and completion and provide direction for various action requests, briefings, advice and presentations by assigning appropriate resources, reviewing content and providing feedback to ensure accuracy, completeness, relevance and strategic framing.

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APS Compentencies

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.

Required Competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Identify solutions to various challenges that have no set precedent. Must seek information from internal and external stakeholders and consider all perspectives before generating potential solutions.

• Develop Networks: Works closely with various external stakeholders to provide relevant information. Must maintain strong relationships with internal Government of Alberta program areas to ensure a thorough understanding of programs and services.

• Agility: Work in an environment that is not always predictable. Must work with unit staff to source and path find information in a timely manner, anticipate outcomes, and adjust behaviors accordingly.

• Systems Thinking: Maintain a long term and holistic view for organizations seeking assistance and information. Must provide information that will enable long-term success and provide referrals to relevant agencies. 

• Develop Self and Others: Work directly with unit staff and provide mentoring, training, and overall support. Must create a team atmosphere and work with staff to provide professional development opportunities in line with their interests.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Business, Economics, Arts, Public Administration), plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience 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 position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

•    Knowledge of advanced industry sectors (include aerospace, aviation, defence, or other industries depending on ministry priorities), and a strong awareness of emerging issues, industry and market trends, challenges, and opportunities.
•    Strong working knowledge of government decision making policy and program development. The position must have the ability to understand the ministry's priorities and delivery processes including legislation, regulations, policies and programs. 
•    Strong ability to successfully establish, maintain and enhance effective stakeholder networks and relationships internally within the ministry, across government, and externally with industry and the economic development ecosystem.
•    Experience managing staff with a demonstrated commitment to create, support and sustain a team environment that enables, motivates and empowers staff to achieve positive results and outcomes. 
•    Sound knowledge of project management approaches and experience leading a variety of project teams to successful achievement of objectives.
•    Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

Assets:

•    Knowledge of economic development practices, industry drivers for economic growth and investment, and economic trends provincially, nationally and globally. 

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

We are currently hiring for one full time permanent position. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (36.25 hours/week).

Work location is in Commerce Place, 10155 102 Street, Edmonton or 639 - 5 Avenue Building, SW Calgary.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

 
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written assignment as part of the selection process.

Final 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. 

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta 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.