Manager Capital Planning

Role Responsibilities

The Corporate and Capital Planning Branch is part of the Finance and Capital Planning Division which provides leadership and guidance on health capital and facilities planning to other divisions in the Ministry of Health, health sector coordinating organizations, Alberta Infrastructure, Treasury Board and Finance, and organizations that deliver publicly funded health programs and services. 

Health capital planning representatives review, prepare, recommend and/or provide direction regarding the deliverables necessary to advance health capital initiatives and liaise and/or collaborate with a variety of stakeholders within Alberta's health care system to advance capital planning.  

Reporting to the Director, Capital Planning, the Manager is responsible for coordination, analysis and recommendations regarding a variety of capital planning activities including, but not limited to, needs assessments, business cases, and functional programs. The Manager develops and implements programs to respond to health system capital needs. In doing so, the Manager will collaborate with other divisions at Alberta Health, stakeholders in Alberta's health care system, Alberta Infrastructure, and other government ministries. 

The Manager, Capital Planning will be accountable for following responsibities: 
•    Manage capital programs and participate in collaborative management of capital projects.
•    Represent Alberta Health in capital project and program committees and ensure alignment with Alberta Health direction, policies, priorities and goals.
•    Develop, evaluate, and/or maintain the policies, guidelines, and practices, necessary to advance health capital and facilities planning.
•    Develop proposals to support the Ministry's submission into government's annual preparation of the Capital Plan and support in-year quarterly submissions and updates as well as reviews of the capital planning, policies, processes and structures.
•    Participate in capital planning committees and working groups to support collaborative planning processes and anticipate challenges, opportunities while recommending potential solutions.
•    Support the business processes of the unit - Prepare responses to inquiries or requests originating from the Minister, Executive Team, Executive Director, Senior Manager, other government departments, key stakeholders in Alberta's health care system, the public and public officials.
•    Maintain appropriate records of project/program activities and decisions and provide regular updates on progress.

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity to make an impact within the Finance and Capital Planning division, please apply today, we would like to meet you!

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 - Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values

•    Creative Problem Solving - Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively, voice ideas and brings the right people together to solve issues while Identifying new solutions for the organization. 

•    Agility - Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches, supports others to do the same and proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan

•    Drive for Results - Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility and commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted.

Qualifications

A university graduation in a field related Planning, policy, business, engineering, architecture or, health/public administration, or related field, supplemented by three years related experience.
 

Related 7 years of combined experience and/or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 
 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Assets
•    Knowledge of Ministry Business Plan, strategic priorities and capital planning policies and processes.
•    Familiarity with relevant legislation.
•    Communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively represent the Ministry and communicate issues, opportunities and recommendations.  
•    Demonstrated experience in strategic and critical thinking.
•    Demonstrated experience developing and implementing creative and innovative approaches to solve complex problems.
•    Interpersonal, collaboration, leadership, influencing and negotiation skills to facilitate conflict resolution, manage competing priorities and interests, and develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners.
•    Political acumen, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
•    Project and program development and management skills.
•    Research, analytical and information synthesis skills.
•    Grant and/or contract management experience.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

Notes

This competition will be used to staff  ONE (1) full-time temporary position.

Hours of Work:
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
 

Location:
10101 Southport RD SW, Calgary, AB. T2W 3N2 Alberta. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

Other information: 
•    This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 
•    Top candidates may be required to undergo security screening

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.

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 has 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