Manager, Government and Industry Relations

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Industry Relations, this position 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 analyse 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. The manager position leads cross-cutting industry relations initiatives, with a particular focus on manufacturing.

Responsibilities include:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.   
4. Unit / Branch Administration: Lead regular team and one-on-one meetings, and other performance management activities as required to manage staff and provide guidance.
5. 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 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 – This position must 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.

Agility - This position is required to 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.

Develop Networks - This position 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.

Creative Problem Solving - This position is required to 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 Self and Others - This position is required to 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 field related to the position (Business, Economics, Arts, Public Administration etc), supplemented by four years related experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. Depending on the applicable statutory or unique requirements of the position, specific qualifications may apply.

Assets:

• Knowledge of manufacturing and processing sectors, and a strong awareness of emerging issues, industry and market trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Knowledge of economic development practices, industry drivers for economic growth and investment, and economic trends provincially, nationally and globally. 
• Strong working knowledge of government decision making, policy and program development. The incumbent 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.

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 permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Working location is Edmonton or Calgary.

Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Final candidates will be required to undergo reference checks, academic verification as well as provide a satisfactory security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

What we offer: 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employee 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.