Manager, Capital Planning

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Capital Planning
Job Requisition ID: 59952
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 1st, 2024

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1
Salary: $3,548.95 to $4,842.27 bi-weekly ($92,627 - $126,383 /year)

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Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Share your talent, your leadership and your success as you shape the future of education in Alberta. The Ministry provides funding to over 300 provincial school authorities for ECS to Grade 12, within the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division.

Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and oversees basic education policy and regulations.

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Role Responsibilities

Alberta Education, with technical input from Alberta Infrastructure, reviews submissions from school boards for new building and building renovation projects to determine priorities for capital funding decisions as part of the Alberta Government's capital plan. In addition to developing the provincial school capital plan, Alberta Education develops policies and procedures for the effective planning of the school facilities capital program, the Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal (IMR) program, and the Plant Operations and Maintenance (PO&M) program. Reporting to the Executive Director of Capital Planning, the Manager is responsible for analysis and decisions regarding three-year capital plans, CMR/IMR plans, project proposals, and associated project budgets for assigned school jurisdictions in collaboration with Alberta Infrastructure representatives. The Manager provides leadership in the development of prioritized capital plan submissions and provides a link between school jurisdiction and technical facilities supports provided by Education and Infrastructure.

• Performs comprehensive review, evaluation and decision making regarding the department’s three-year capital plan, IMR plans, project proposals and emergent requests, ensuring compliance of plans with government and Ministry policies, standards and procedures related to school facilities capital funding requirements.
• Directs the development and implementation of departmental financial policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with legislation, Treasury Board Directives, government policies and best practices.
• Identifies and resolves financial policy issues that may affect program operations and their ability to meet critical business needs.
• Ensure that the duties of Accounting Officer are effectively discharged in accordance with the Financial Administration Act (FAA).
• Direct the provision of financial advice, guidance and support to executives, managers and staff throughout the department.
• Direct the development of training and awareness activities for expenditure officers, procurement cardholders, expense claimants, management and staff relating to their responsibilities for spending budgeted funds.
• Works in cross-functional teams with representatives of other ministries, clients and stakeholders, including staff involved in business planning processes.
• Prepare comprehensive, accurate and well-written action request responses, correspondence, reports and financial analysis.
• Provide advice and recommendations relating to issues, opportunities and challenges associated with the school facilities capital, IMR program and projects as they pertain to the assigned school jurisdictions.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders in the assigned school jurisdictions.
• Ensures perspectives and requirements of clients and stakeholders in the assigned school jurisdictions are presented during strategic and tactical decision-making processes.

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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. This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Systems Thinking: Considers the impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
• Creative Problem Solving: Facilitates the creation of a work environment for generating and finding newer ideas to solve existing and potential problems.
• Drive for Results: Plans for and delivers results, from concrete deliverables to process improvements, managing resources effectively and ensuring attention to detail.
• Agility: Possesses an ability to create an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Building Collaborative Work Environments: Leads cross functional collaboration and initiate strategic communication systems to anticipate and address potential conflict and builds and atmosphere of genuine trust and teamwork.

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by six years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. Depending on the statutory or unique requirements of the position, specific qualifications may apply. Required:

• A professional Accounting Designation is desirable (CPA, CFA etc).
• Good Understanding Ministry business plan goals, strategic priorities, issues, programs, resources and capital planning priorities.
• Knowledge of the provincial education system (Kindergarten to Grade 12).
• Experienced in planning, implementation and reporting activities required of school boards in relation to provision of school facilities.
• Experience handling all major functions related to the interpretation and application of school facilities capital funding policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to provide leadership to school boards in preparing capital submissions to the Minister.
• Knowledge and experience in project planning and management processes and techniques for major school facilities construction projects, along with associated requirements and standards of Alberta Infrastructure.
• Understanding of general concepts of architecture, cost planning and control.
• Knowledge and experience of design, construction and facility evaluation concepts, principles and terminology.
• Excellent understanding of the political environment within which the Ministry operates and government decision-making processes.

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Notes

This is one (1) permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with your application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role What We Offer:

• 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.

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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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Zooha Baig at [email protected] .