Manager, Planning and Enterprise Risk Management

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Manager, Planning and Enterprise Risk Management Job Title: Manager, Planning and Enterprise Risk Management Job Requisition ID: 48275 Ministry: Advanced Education (CA01) Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Ongoing Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: September 25, 2023 About Us The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education for Albertans. The ministry prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; and supporting academic research and innovation.

For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/advanced-education.aspx Role Do you love strategic thinking, planning, and facilitating conversations to engage others?. Would you like to further develop your leadership skills?. If so, we have the position you will love to make your own As part of the ministry’s Strategic and Business Services Division, the Planning, Reporting and Performance Measurement (PRPM) Unit leads department-wide engagement in planning and reporting activities. These include: business planning and annual reporting; development and maintenance of ministry and system outcomes, performance measures and indicators; strategic and executive team planning; and engagement, consultation, and facilitation in support of these services.

Reporting to the Director of Planning, Reporting and Performance Measurement, the Manager, Planning and ERM’s primary responsibilities include managing people and leading the development and implementation of the ministry Business Plan and the implementation of the ministry’s ERM framework. The position will work collaboratively with other branches within the division, Executive Directors and program managers from across the ministry as well as Executive Team to ensure that there is coordination and alignment between the ministry’s Business Plan, the strategic planning process, divisional operational plans and the ministry’s enterprise risk management framework. Qualifications University degree in Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration or related subject area, supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience. Strong knowledge or experience in project management, risk management and facilitation is preferred.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. Knowledge of : Strategic, business, and operational planning, and reporting models and tools. Enterprise risk management theory, processes, and best practices. Project management principles and strategies.

Effective communication principles, approaches and strategies. Facilitation principles, processes, and best practices. Assets : Experience leading and supervising staff. Experience project management complex and fast paced projects.

Highly effective communication skills, including verbal (e.g., delivering presentations, facilitating discussions) and written (e.g., writing reports, briefing notes, etc.) are essential. Knowledge of Government strategic, business planning and reporting processes. Experience in implementing enterprise risk management processes. Knowledge of government strategic and policy direction and priorities as they relate to the Ministry’s mandate and initiatives.

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. Systems Thinking – Consider the whole system and recognize how different elements connect to each other in a complex system. Consider how own work impacts the work of others and team success.

Seek to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives, how they interrelate and implications of different options. Drive for Results – Set goals, prioritize work to accomplish them, and report on progress. Ability to work proactively and initiate actions for the achievement of desired outcomes. Ability to analyze long-term outcomes and focus on goals and values.

Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing environment. Creative Problem Solving – Ability to identify solutions and options for consideration to complex problems. Contribute ideas for how work can be done differently to achieve better results. Ability to assess options and implications to achieve outcomes in new and creative ways.

Build Collaborative Environments – Lead and create opportunities for people to connect, communicate with transparency, share ideas and bring different perspectives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Develop Networks – Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust and relationships with different internal and external partners and stakeholders. $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 to $110,543/year) Notes This is a one-year temporary position. This position works 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position is located in Edmonton. Calgary may also be considered. Applicants must 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. 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 obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 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 agreements If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account. Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Saren Frias at Saren.Friasgov.ab.ca . If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta. J-18808-Ljbffr

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