Manager, Advisory Council

Posting Date: Dec 16, 2024

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Engagement, and Advisory Councils 
Job Requisition ID: 65702
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 8, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84.609 - $113,859/year)
 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
 

Alberta is refocusing its health care system to better serve Albertans, support the workforce and improve health outcomes. The Regional Advisory Councils will have an important role to provide regional community perspectives to enhance local decision making, bring forward local priorities, and give regional input on clinical, capital and system plans.  
 
The 14 Regional Advisory Councils are set up geographically across Alberta. The advisory councils’ membership will include Albertans accessing health care services, health care workers, community and Indigenous leaders, and elected municipal representatives. For more information on the Regional Advisory councils, visit alberta.ca/healthcouncils

  
Alberta Health  
The Ministry of Health is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services; planning capital infrastructure; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.  
 
The Department of Health establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.  
 
For further information, visit the ministry website at http://www.health.gov.ab.ca

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Advisory Councils Secretariat Branch, the manager in the Advisory Councils Secretariat branch, System Refocus Division, provides a critical function leading the support and operation of Advisory Councils. The role includes leading a dynamic team, supporting council meetings, working directly with council members and internal and external stakeholders, managing stakeholder and public engagement activities, managing the administration of the council, recruiting members, establishing and maintaining effective relationships, and developing work plans and reports. The role involves travel within the province to attend council meetings in various regions.  

 
The manager supports the division and Ministry to successfully fulfill their mandate, prepares reports, recommendations, and briefing materials and facilitates decision-making. A solid understanding of political dynamics, public communication, engagement best practices, and social trends will enable you to navigate the complexities of policy making and contribute to effective solutions. An ideal candidate will be a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills. In addition to being adept at team building, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring that APS values of excellence, respect, integrity and accountability is embedded in the team culture.
 

1. Leads Secretariat work to support advisory councils 

  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with council members 
  • Managed the planning of council meetings and leads senior policy advisors to collaborate with council Chairs to develop agendas and identify information needs.
  • Leads the development of supporting materials through research or consultation with experts and delivers presentations to support strategic discussion.
  • Manages stakeholder engagement including leading engagement activities with a diverse range of both internal and external stakeholders to identify, elevate, and address community issues and opportunities and directing the planning and logistical supports for engagement activities.
     

2. Manages administration of the councils 

  • Lead logistical supports for the regional councils meetings which will be taking place in various regions,  and assigning and supervising tasks including booking meeting room and note-taking. The majority of meetings are held after hours to accommodate daytime schedules of our Council volunteers.
  • Manages expenses of council members e.g., supports council members accessing the expense system and inputting information. 
  • Identifies needs and supports recruitment activities of council members to represent a wide and diverse range of expertise and perspectives. 
  • Identifies and manages emerging issues.
     

3. Provides strategic advice, policy support, and develops a wide range of strategic communication materials. 

  • Anticipates, identifies, and analyzing issues, trends and information to develop accurate, strategic and comprehensive advice in consultation with senior management. 
  • Prepares and reviews reports, recommendations, briefing materials for management and/or external stakeholders for information and/or decisions.
  • Analyzes information and assessing alternative means of meeting policy objectives, including the review of initiatives of other jurisdictions, and evaluating the various implications of these options.
  • Manages projects within tight deadlines to support the health system refocusing division.

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4. Plans and manages resources and activities in line with branch goals, and coordinate with branch management 

  • Assigns tasks and reviews materials. 
  • Coordinates and provides updates to other branch managers, director and executive director.
  • Participate in business and operational planning and reporting for the branch.
  • Lead performance management for team and develop team members.


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
 

  • Creative Problem Solving: The individual in the position must be open to the thoughts and suggestions of all team members, respectfully ask questions  and use wide variety of techniques to break down problems and identifies new solutions for the organization. 
  • Agility: The incumbent would need to be flexible and adapt to constant changes while anticipating obstacles and staying focused on goals. 
  • Drive for Results: This role will be part of a high performing team and would neet to deliver results and achieve the set goals for the division and meet government commitments. 
  • Build Collaborative Environments: The role requires working closely and build relations with stakeholders from communities across Alberta, and support their needs.
  • Systems Thinking: Creating and supporting regional advisory councils is part of the larger plan to refocus the healthcare system. The individual in this position has to be able to understand how the healthcare system is interconnected, and has to stay up to date with regional health issues.  
     

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Communications, Public Engagement, Political Science, Business, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Public Administration) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalences will be accepted on the basis of a university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and four years for related experience. Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education. 

Required experience:

  • Planning, leading, and managing projects, including managing complex information and assignments in a multi-faceted and fast-paced environment.
  • Handling multiple competing branch priorities.
  • Understanding and analyzing competing interests of stakeholders to make recommendations and develop program policies.
  • Planning and facilitating stakeholder or public engagement. 
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license. 
  • Must be available for travel independently throughout the province and able to work evenings and weekends as required. 
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint


The following would be considered assets:

  • Certified Public Participation Professional (IAP2 Certificate)
  • Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders including rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
  • Understanding of the health care system in Alberta.
  • Knowledge of government structures and procedures.
  • Understanding of the Government of Alberta decision-making process and practices.
  • Working knowledge of the interrelationships between the province and federal government.


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

This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week. 
 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.
 

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).
 

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is required. 

 

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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
 

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. 


What we offer:

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca