Performance Measure & Evaluation Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Do you have experience in performance reporting and evaluation? Are you interested in supporting the negotiation, development and implementation of federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) policy frameworks? Are you looking for an opportunity to support senior and executive leadership as they advance Alberta’s priorities at the national level? Do you have great attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

Reporting to the Manager of Intergovernmental Agreements this position plays an integral role in the responsibilities and operation of the CAP Secretariat and the implementation of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) framework agreement. Performance measurement and evaluation is critical to understanding the impact of the governments' investment in the Sustainable CAP framework and future agriculture policy frameworks. Federal requirements to report on the outcomes achieved under Sustainable CAP are key to the department's ability to secure future federal funding commitments for Alberta's agriculture, agri-food and agri­-processing industry.

This position leads the development of plans, processes, and data management systems to support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the department's progress towards the strategic priorities outlined in the Sustainable CAP framework agreement. By working collaboratively with Secretariat staff, Sustainable CAP program teams, economic and competitiveness data analysis teams and FPT partners, the position leverages the findings from the performance reporting and evaluation processes to encourage adaptive management and continuous improvement to better achieve identified outcomes. This individual also has a leadership role in advocating for Alberta's interests and reporting processes at a variety of FPT Working Groups. The position is also reasonable for the ongoing maintenance of relationships with other provinces and territories to ensure Alberta remains informed on emergent issues and opportunities as it relates to data management, information sharing, performance reporting and evaluation.

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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: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.
• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems. Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas. 
• DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes and broader organizational needs.
• BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: Ensures communication is ongoing by setting up processes or structures that facilitate communication and collaboration.
• AGILITY: Anticipates obstacles to change and thinks ahead about next steps. Stays focused on goals despite pressure and stress. Proposes a clear rationale for change, offers alternative solution(s) and identifies the benefits.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (e.g. business, economics, political science, statistics, public administration, science) plus four years of progressively responsible related experience (e.g. program planning, delivery, performance evaluation and/or reporting). 

Equivalency: 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.

Assets:

• Knowledge of opportunities and challenges facing the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector.
• Experience with intergovernmental agreements or FPT policy frameworks (e.g. Sustainable CAP) and their performance and evaluation requirements.    
• Experience developing communications materials for internal and external publication along with strong writing 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 permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday based in the J.G. O’Donoghue Building in Edmonton.

Additional Applicant Information:

• Please provide a detailed explanation in your cover letter of how your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined for this position.

The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks (including criminal record check).

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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
• Professional learning and development.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.