Manager, Planning and Reporting

Role Responsibilities

The Policy, Planning and Analytics Branch within the Housing Division is responsible for planning, performance analysis, and strategic relationships. The branch supports core sets of activities of the division, such as leading intergovernmental relations, providing interpretation of housing program information, and leading planning and reporting requirements with the federal government. 
 

Reporting to the Director, of Intergovernmental and Indigenous Relations (IGR), the Manager is responsible for coordinating, consulting, and providing advice and information on progress and reporting for federal agreements. The Manager will ensure that the province is meeting agreed targets, maximizing available cost match funds, and achieving internal reporting requirements. 
 

The Manager will provide leadership in the following areas:

• Ensuring federal reporting requirements are met in accordance with federal-provincial agreements.
• Operational and strategic planning and reporting.
• Supporting Ministry requirements for the Business Plan and Annual Report in collaboration with other areas of the Ministry/government.
• Lead the planning and implementation of priority initiatives related to intergovernmental partnerships and initiatives. 

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 contact into planning. 
Creating Problem Solving – Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. 
Agility – Proactively incorporates change into processes. 
Develop Networks – Creates impactful relationships with key stakeholders. 
Drive for Results – Works to remove barriers to outcomes and upholds principles. 
Build Collaborative Environments – Involves stakeholders when working on outcomes and facilitates discussions.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• University graduation in a related field, such as Public Administration, Public Policy, and Social Sciences, supplemented by four (4) years progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalency:

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

Assets:

• Excellent systems and strategic thinking capabilities, with a track record of successfully improving processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Proven project management skills, with the agility to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with an ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to a diverse audience. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, influence outcomes, and achieve results within the government. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of mandates and political directions of the Government of Alberta. 

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

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
 

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.
 

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 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.
• 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.