Manager, Trade Panels

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Trade Panels
Job Requisition ID: 58536
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 16, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 - $110,543/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:

Ministry of Energy and Minerals The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems.
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The Energy Policy division is responsible for energy, mines, and minerals policy development and program design as well as energy economics and analysis. It engages with a wide variety of resource development partners including various levels of government, industry, and a wide spectrum of Alberta communities and Indigenous Peoples.

The Proceedings Management Branch (PMB) strategically manages matters before the courts and tribunals, including responses to and resolution of matters brought against the department. PMB works closely with legal counsel and subject areas in the department to ensure the Minister’s positions before adjudicators are consistent with law and government objectives in the public interest. The branch is responsible for timely production of evidence before courts and tribunals and within mandatory deadlines.The Branch of Proceedings Management.

The Judicial Reviews Unit undertakes research and analysis, works with legal counsel in responding to requests for judicial review of department decisions, and supports the department's statutory decision-makers in achieving consistent, fair, and effective administration of Energy and Minerals' areas of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to Director Claims, the Manager Trade Panels will provide management and leadership support to the Energy and Minerals Proceedings Management Branch, under the accountabilities of the Director, Claims. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver briefings to leadership with clear, simple advice and recommendations despite highly complex and large background files and fact scenarios and instruction and support to Legal Services.
  
• Using a risk management approach, provide litigation and settlement strategies for Energy and Minerals Claims and trade disputes, while working closely with Legal Services and with other ministries on Claims and trade dispute related issues.
  
• Influence without authority in working with program areas to attain subject matter advice, records, and collaboration across Divisions, Departments, and agencies and provide strategic policy and legal advice and support on trade disputes, and working with the government of Canada and other orders of government on trade dispute issues. Will undertake examination and drafting of pleadings in cooperation with legal counsel.
  
• Develop approaches to create business strategies and outcomes within the Division and providing effective change management strategies resulting in the successful implementation of innovative solutions.
  
• Provide leadership to managers, professional staff and administrative staff within the Division. Acting as an advisor, mentor and coach and promote leadership development and knowledge transfer.
  
• Manage significant fiscal and human resources to ensure the effective use of resources in meeting objectives.

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 – You will be able to understand and predict impacts across the system.
• Develop Networks – Both internal and external stakeholders, requires demonstrated understanding of the role of First Nations, Metis Settlements and other communities in responsible resource development.
• Build Collaborative Environment – You will need to build environments where open and respectful dialogue in dealing with complex and sensitive issues are supported.
• Creative Problem Solving - You will require coordinating with the right people to address issues from many angles to potentially find new solutions.
• Agility – You will quickly understand and reat to environment, establishing a flexible culture.

Qualifications

Minimum University graduation in a related degree supplemented by four years progressively responsible related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The following will be considered assets:

• Demonstrated Knowledge of Alberta's resources policy frameworks, the dispute process and understanding of legal processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of First Nations, Metis Settlements and other Metis communities in non-renewable resources development.
• Excellent project management skills
• Strategic thinking, critical thinking and strong judgement skills
• Supervision and leadership experience.

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

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

• This is a full-time permanent position.

Location:

• Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Other information:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a academic credentials verification and security screening.
• Please outline how your experience relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
• Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What GOA offers

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Management Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• 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 Recruitment Principles, 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.

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 Christie-Anne Silverthorn at [email protected] .