Operations Manager

Role Responsibilities

As the Operations Manager, you will oversee the delivery of departmental programs on Alberta’s highway network, Indian Reserve and Metis settlement road infrastructure, park and urban access roads, and ferries within area of authority. Major area of authority is the safe operation and maintenance of the network.

Expectations are that the condition and integrity of the highway system, within the designated service area, is kept at the highest service level possible while managing expenditures to stay within set budgetary targets.
 
For purposes of maintaining our status as a “knowledgeable owner” this position will participate in activities with respect to delivering assigned components of in-house designs and project management.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Allocating resources to minimize expenditures and maximize competitiveness within the private sector.
• Providing guidance, direction and leadership in Operations staff, Maintenance Contract Inspectors, Field Support Technologists and Development Control Technical staff.
• Maintaining good public relations with public, industry and other levels of government.
• Delivering the Maintenance of the Park Road Program along with Maintenance of the Water Resources Infrastructure Program.

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Understand the goals, values, and principles of the government, department, division and region. The position then facilitates the district staff’ understanding of their influence in achieving the goals.
• Understand the clients and stakeholders (public, municipal contacts and their administration, contractors, private developers, and other private industry interests). Develop strategies, implement strategies to meet or exceed their diverse needs.
• Understand the partnering concept; encourage risk and role sharing.
• Understand and implement budgeting/forecasting techniques to develop annual work plans and manage work volumes within an annual budget of $15 to $35 million for all highway maintenance work (crack filling, patching, line painting, mowing, snow and ice control, etc.)
• Provide timely input into the development of department Construction and Rehabilitation Programs.
• Clearly communicate to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

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: you will seek insight on implications of different options and identify unintended consequences.
• Creative Problem Solving: you will engage others and encourage debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
• Agility: you will anticipate obstacles, stay focused on goals, and identify alternative approaches and supports.
• Drive for Results: you will acknowledge even indirect responsibility and commit to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Engineering), supplemented by at least seven (7) years of related experience.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.

Assets:

• Leadership experience.
• Experience in highway administration activities.
• Registered or eligible to obtain membership with Association of Science & Engineering Technology (ASET).

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of nine (9) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience; or a minimum of eleven (11) years of related experience.

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

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position.
• Hours of Work:  36.25 hours per week/ Monday to Friday.
• Location: Flexible within Central Alberta (Hanna, Drumheller, Three Hills, Stettler, Red Deer).
• Travelling will consist of less than 25% of the work schedule.

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.
• This competition may be used to fill future Operations Manager vacancies within TEC at various locations across Alberta.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
• 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. 

Note:

• Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
• In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week)..

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.
• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.