Mgr. Reg Approvals & Info Mgmt

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Archaeological Survey, the Manager of Regulatory Approvals and Information Management coordinates the department's regulatory policies and procedures with respect to historic resources and oversees the collection and organization of associated records.

To be successful in its role, this position must supervise a team of professionals who engage with industry representatives, heritage professionals, departmental staff and cross-ministry colleagues to ensure that policies and procedures are effective and efficient and align with legislative and client requirements.

Key responabilities include:

• Ensuring that development in Alberta is conducted in accordance with the regulatory provisions of the Historical Resources Act by overseeing the submission and review of development proposals, as well as the issuance of requirements and approvals.
• Overseeing the management of information associated with historic resource regulatory work and research projects.
• Developing policies and procedures that promote efficient, effective and relevant historic resource management in Alberta.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to clearly define and articulate regulatory submission requirements and streamline regulatory approval processes.
• Leading the Regulatory Approvals and Information Management team.

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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.

The main competencies associated with this position are as follows:

Develop Self and Others: This position mentors, motivates, and directs seven professionally trained archaeological staff and technical specialists.

Develop Networks: This position relies upon its deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and its extensive network of internal and external contacts to develop and implement policies and procedures to effectively manage both the effects of industrial development on historic resources and the records associated with historic resource research in Alberta.

Systems Thinking: This position must determine effective ways of collecting the data that results from historic resource research and regulatory approval processes and make this information available to researchers interested in Alberta's history and to senior management pursuing the ongoing improvement of branch processes.

Drive for Results: The work of this position ensures that Arts, Culture and Status of Women's regulatory and research frameworks are clear, efficient, and effective, and is essential to the appropriate management of Alberta's archaeological and palaeontological sites, historic buildings, and Indigenous traditional use sites.

Qualifications

University graduation in human or physical geography, planning, archaeology, anthropology, palaeontology, history or related discipline, supplemented by four years related experience. Equivalencies will be considered. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate strengths in many or all of the following job-specific competencies:

• Expert knowledge of the Alberta Historical Resources Act and the Archaeological and Palaeontological Research Permit Regulation.
• Understanding of The Government of Alberta's Policy on Consultation with First Nations on Land Management and Resource Development, the Government of Alberta's Guidelines on Consultation with First Nations on Land Management and Resource Development, The Government of Alberta's Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land Management and Resource Development, the Government of Alberta's Guidelines on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land Management and Resource Development.
• Familiarity with regulatory legislation, policies, and procedures of other Government of Alberta departments and agencies.
• Knowledge of Alberta's development industries (resource extraction, land development, infrastructure) and their potential effects on historic resources.
• Knowledge of database applications, ArcGIS Pro GIS software, and web site design.
• Knowledge of archaeological methods and collections management.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Superior verbal and written communications and listening skills. Ability to convey complex regulatory information in plain language.
• Skills in human resource management and demonstrated staff engagement abilities.

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

Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours/week).

Final candidates may 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 obtained 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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• 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.