Director, Procurement & Resource Management Employment Services North

Job title:

Director, Procurement & Resource Management Employment Services North

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Procurement and Resource Management North
Job Requisition ID: 56789
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 24, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4,149.76 – $5,269.59 bi-weekly ($108,308 – $137,536/year)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:Seniors, Community and Social Services leads seniors, income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support services.Seniors, Community and Social Services collaborates to improve the social inclusion of Albertans. To achieve this mandate the Department delivers a comprehensive suite of programs and services and works extensively within the department, and with other departments and external organizations, employers, and civil society. Within this suite of programs and services the Department helps Albertans find opportunities to achieve their potential and participate in, and contribute to, the province’s economy through high quality employment services that connect them to jobs and further skill training.To find out more about our work visit:Role ResponsibilitiesThe Employment and Financial Services Division is looking for an exceptional leader to strategically plan and procure employment services to support Albertans to plan their careers, connect with employers, and find jobs in a rapidly changing economy.Reporting to the Executive Director, Employment Services, the Director, Procurement and Resource Management, is accountable for ensuring the North Zone Career and Employment Information Services (CEIS) align with the department’s employment policy and outcomes. You will be accountable for leading the development and execution of the zone’s strategic investment plan, ensuring that it is resilient to complex and diverse socioeconomic factors across the province and in alignment with the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) Labour Market Transfer Agreement annual plans.You will operate within the broad parameters of the Income and Employment Supports Act (IESA) and its associated regulations. This Act and associated regulations is shared between 4 departments (Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jobs, Economy, & Labour, Immigration & Multiculturalism, and Advanced Education), and each department is responsible for a specific subset of employment and training programs and services. These programs provide supports to the highly diverse population of Albertans through contracted service providers, and civil societies in a wide variety of urban, rural, and Indigenous communities, as well as various industry and social sectors and communities.As the Director you will lead a team of managers, professionals, and administrative staff across the southern part of the Province, ensuring activities are aligned with government, ministry, and cross-ministry mandates, legislation, regulations, policies, and standards.You will also provide strategic leadership and direction in the provision of procurement and contract management and administration; investment planning, and resource management; and delivery of timely, responsive, and proactive labour market-related programs that meet the needs of Albertans and align with GoA and Ministry priorities.You will possess the following Alberta Public Service key competencies:

• Strong political acumen and awareness to navigate complex issues related to the diverse needs of urban and rural Alberta communities.
• Must be innovative to develop and deliver effective services that support all Albertans in achieving their potential in the labour market and supports Alberta’s prosperity.
• Build collaborative environments through relationship development. Positively influence people and events in a senior management capacity.
• Develop networks to make positive connections with key stakeholders to understand priorities and seek input to solve problems. Leverages these positive relationships to enhance outcomes for Albertans.
• Demonstrate agility by anticipating and readily adapting to changing priorities and labour market conditions; championing change and fostering agility in others.
• Develops self and others through participation and promotion in leadership development, succession planning, and creating a safe, respectful environment where learning and experiences are valued and shared.
• A strong commitment to your own leadership development and the Vision and Values of the Alberta Public Service.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:QualificationsUniversity graduation in a related field, supplemented by 6 years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Extensive and demonstrated experience in the following are required:

• Competitive procurement processes.
• Resource management.
• Financial management.
• Leadership experience in a management role.
• Labour market programming experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesThere is 1 full time, permanent position in Edmonton. Hours of work will be 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Due to wait times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC), applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. The CRC will only need to be provided upon request. 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.Besides being a great place to work and one where you can make a difference, we can offer you:

• On the job training
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• Pension Plan

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees are as follows:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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

How To Apply
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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
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 an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at

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Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:49:14 GMT

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