Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Planning Coordinator is responsible for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and implementation of strategic planning and reporting processes for the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors, ensuring that alignment is achieved between the ministry's efforts and its strategic goals, and that there is adherence to the ministry's accountability framework and Government of Alberta (GOA) requirements.

This role also provides advice and process expertise to units across the ministry to support their participation in planning and reporting processes. Representation on GOA planning and reporting initiatives and working groups is also provided by this role. Process recommendations and improvements are identified to ensure the ministry is using the best approaches and considers short-, medium-, and long-term priorities for the ministry.

The primary responsibilities for the Strategic Planning Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Organizing the annual Strategic Planning agenda, background information, and sessions to bring Executive Team and senior ministry representatives together (along with stakeholders) to determine strategic priorities and directions for the ministry. Summarizes and reports on the outcomes, including recommendations towards ensuring appropriate integration in planning documents.
• Developing tools and processes with divisional and branch managers to support integration of strategies and efforts across the ministry and ensure alignment and reporting of performance results in accountability documents in a manner that will withstand scrutiny of the Office of the Auditor General.
• Supporting preparation of the ministry submissions to the GOA Strategic Plan and Annual Report.
• Providing consultation and expert advice to senior staff across all the divisions on how to best support environmental scanning capacity.
• Representing the ministry, providing support, and participating in the annual GOA e-scanning process to stay appraised of the latest trends and activities that could impact the ministry.
• Leading the development of the Enterprise Risk Management register within the ministry by coordinating a series of risk reviews with Executive Team and senior management.
  Coordinating the inclusion of risk mitigation strategies into the ministry and operational plans and reporting on mitigating actions by working with the Divisional branch coordinators and representatives from across the ministry, including the Executive Directors.

The successful candidate will have well developed and demonstrated:

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Project management, research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to address politically sensitive issues and interpret complex data.
• Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and tact.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

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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.

• Systems Thinking – Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them: The position requires a holistic long-term view of the issues the ministry faces
• Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict: Many of the strategic documents this position is responsible for requires thorough collaboration with other groups within the ministry and across government
• Drive for Results – Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks: To be successful, the position must be resourceful in marshaling the resources needed, adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and display a positive attitude toward the work and teammates

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Arts, Economics, Education, Engineering, Science or related field
  PLUS Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalency:

• Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Experience in a strategic, business, performance measurement, or reporting environment.
• Experience with presentations and facilitation

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional position details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
• 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
  
  

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