Senior Manager, Transformation

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Health is refocusing the Health System and establishing four provincial health agencies (PHA). Alberta Health's Financial Planning Branch will be required to establish the financial processes and planning of new entities into the Ministry of Health budget. The Financial Planning Branch delivers financial planning services and supports to the Ministry through three units, including Health Entities Unit, Financial Planning - Department Unit, overseeing the finances of 16 divisions, and the Grants and Procurement Unit, managing the administration of more than $20 billion in grants and contracts annually.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Planning, the Senior Manager, Transformation will lead the development and implementation of effective solutions that support the department's allocation, distribution, monitoring, and reporting of Health's budget (over $26 billion) to Health entities, the department, and stakeholders, in part, through effective use of information technology and Government financial systems.

As a pivotal member of the team, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Strategically lead the development of financial processes for the Ministry of Health's consolidated entities through financial systems, business process management, and financial information stewardship services.
• Plan and manage the oversight and coordination of the financial and business change project for the Ministry of Health Budget. This will include: 

1. Support governance, oversight, and coordination of all the business change programs/projects, ensuring they are aligned, sequenced appropriately, and delivered on time, within budget and to achieve their business aims.
2. Support the comprehensive review of financial processes of Health entities.
3. Work with the Corporate and Capital Planning and Financial Reporting Branches to coordinate financial activities for Health entities.
4. Develop strategies for utilizing multiple processes for advancing the department’s objectives in response to emerging issues and trends and dynamic external environment.

• Responsible for Cross-Ministry and external stakeholder collaboration for Health finance priorities.
• Support the Ministry of Health through the Financial Planning Branch to meet Ministry financial objectives.

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

Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates the following competencies:

Creative Problem Solving: As a problem solver, you will engage with program areas and educate stakeholders on financial implications of new initiatives and implementation strategies. 

System Thinking: As a system thinker, you have the ability to develop strategies to modernize systems to ensure updated financial policies are reflected in more efficient processes as we analyze the broader financial impacts of changes in Health's policies. 

Drive for Results: You utilize feedback from stakeholders to develop and implement efficient and effective financial processing and reporting while ensuring changes are in compliance with Government policies and legislation.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, or related field and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience. CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation is an asset.

Equivalency: 
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

The following are considered assets to the position:

• In-depth knowledge of relevant GOA Acts, legislation, policies, and procedures in all aspects of finance, coupled with the ability to apply this knowledge in such a manner as to program areas to meet their business plan goals while also meeting the accounting standards and requirements of the GOA.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Thorough knowledge of Ministry-delivered services, policies, procedures, and planning processes.
• Knowledge of different types of research methods, approaches, and various research platforms.
• Strong understanding of governmental policy development processes and procedures and relevant Health legislation and regulations.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

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

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 competition will be used to staff one (1) full-time permanent position.

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

Location:
ATB Place, North Tower, Edmonton, 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 may be 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. 

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
  • 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