Senior Accommodation Planner

Role Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Planning Manager the incumbent is responsible to:

• Consult with internal clients and external stakeholders to collect and disseminate information related to accommodation issues/needs in support of program area and Ministry business plan goals and objectives in order to ensure programs are accommodated effectively.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of innovative accommodation solutions in support of client and corporate business plan objectives. Maximize limited budgets and steward the effective use of government owned and leased space in a cost-effective manner while achieving optimum operational requirements.
• Conduct cost analyses of accommodation requests and solutions to determine budget implications and identify funding resources available within client/corporate budget limitations in order to expedite successful project implementation.
• Initiate the implementation of accommodation projects by providing detailed verbal and written instructions to various stakeholders that facilitate the involvement of necessary resources. Implementation must follow approved Ministry guidelines, procedures and signing authorities to ensure that specific program needs are addressed through an approved project scope of work and budget.

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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.

• Agility - Proactively anticipate issues and their associated risk.
• Creative Problem Solving – Engage with community and resources to address issues.
• Develop Networks- Maintain close relations with key stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Collaborate across functional areas to proactively address conflict.

Qualifications

University graduation (4 years) in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below:

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 professional work related to Communications (e.g. Public Affairs Officer), a directly related diploma is considered equivalent to university graduation in a related field.

Assets:

• Construction based Project Management Experience.
• AutoCAD
• Technical Proficiency in reading construction drawings.

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

Location: Bowker Building, Edmonton, Alberta

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).

Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:

A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.

Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

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.

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.
• 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.