Manager, Provincial Recovery Planning

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Provincial Recovery Coordination, the Manager, Provincial Recovery Planning has the following responsibilities:

• Leading the Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program qualification process including the development of recommendations and decision-making packages for financial and non-financial recovery initiatives that are presented to the Minister and Treasury Board for approval.
• Leading recovery projects that support strategic initiatives and operational requirements for the Recovery Branch.
• Leading the development and activation of the Provincial Recovery Coordination Centre and associated Recovery Plans, reports, exercises, and lessons learned activities.
• Leading the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Provincial Recovery Framework.
• Leading a team to be high functioning, with motivated and engaged staff working toward achieving common business goals.
• As required, work in the Provincial Emergency Coordination Center during emergencies in order to coordinate provincial emergency response efforts and/or support/advise/assist government ministries, municipalities, Metis Settlements, and/or other organizations.
• Supporting the Director, Provincial Recovery Coordination, in leading the Unit operations in line with AEMA, department and GoA policies, priorities, and programs.

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.

• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and acts in uncertain situations. d creates a backup plan
• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles. Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges. Removes barriers to collaboration
• Develop Self & Others: Plans according to career goals and regular development. Aligns personal goals with career goals. Leverages strengths: attempts stretch goals. Provides feedback and openly discusses team performance. Values team diversity, and supports personal development.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Ensures all needs are heard and understood. Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.
• Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress.

Qualifications

Required: University degree in Disaster & Emergency Management, Public Administration, Project Management, or related PLUS four years related or equivalent as described.

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.

For Example: 

Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience.

Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 6 years of experience.

Related minimum 8 years of experience.

The successful candidate MUST also have: 

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience with planning and project management.
• Experience in stakeholder relations and network building.
• Ability to work non-standard hours with short notice for extended periods of time (i.e. weekends, evenings, nights, holidays etc. at time of incident).

Assets:

• Knowledge of emergency management frameworks (Canada and Alberta), the Disaster Assistance Directives (DAD) and the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA).
• Knowledge of the government financial policies, standards and process, including budget management.
• Knowledge of the mandates of provincial ministries and how they could link with recovery.
• An understanding the role of municipalities, federal government, non-government organizations and the provincial government in recovery initiatives in Alberta.
• Experience in emergency management-based projects and initiatives.

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

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role.

You must be able to work non-standard hours with short notice for extended periods of time (i.e. weekends, evenings, nights, holidays etc. at time of incident).  

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.