Project Manager, Planning

Job Information
Job Title: Project Manager, Planning
Job Requisition ID: 57929
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 26, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 to $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:

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans. For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Health Facility Planning, the Project Manager Planning brings a depth of knowledge to the department including strategic project planning, business case development, project management, and space planning. Your primary role is to represent Infrastructure in the delivery of Business Cases for major strategic capital health facility initiatives, as well as other government infrastructure projects, identified as priorities by Program Ministries. The Project Manager Planning will develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and lead procurements related to consultant services to deliver health and other government capital strategic planning initiatives on behalf of the Ministry and Government. The main responsibilities include managing key partners, stakeholders (internal/external) and consultants in the development of business cases and other project planning initiatives based on strategic zone plans, needs assessments, clinical service plans, and current and emerging trends related to facility planning and development across the province. This role will ensure solutions identified in business cases consider the changing impacts of technologies and industry standards on the delivery of infrastructure. It will require you to provide advice to senior leadership with regards to project risks and opportunities and provide analysis on planning and construction related activities including project scope, budget, and schedule. Work is performed in accordance with legislation, policies, and guidelines and standards applicable to capital projects and business case planning. In addition, relevant department and Government policies, procedures, business plans, and broad objectives established by senior level leadership also apply to this role. Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, business, project management, or another related field,
• Supplemented by four years of progressively related experience (project planner, project manager, capital planner).

Equivalencies will be considered based on one year of education for one year of experience; one year of experience for one year of education. Assets:

• Working experience in capital planning, space planning, accommodation planning, interior design, construction project management.
• Working experience in strategic capital planning
• Experience working with healthcare facilities.
• Significant related working experience in business case development and/or standards/design for complex infrastructure
• Working experience in managing a wide range of stakeholders for strategic capital initiatives including business cases, technical studies, evaluations, and guidelines.
• Working experience in leading and facilitating large groups and/or leadership sessions/workshops to achieve project outcomes aligned to corporate policies, process, and standards.

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

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: The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Systems Thinking: You take a long-term view towards the organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks: You leverage relationships to build input and perspective and look broadly to engage stakeholders.
• Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Notes

• This posting will be used to fill two full-time permanent positions.
• Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
• Please specify employment status (i.e., Casual, part-time or full-time)
• Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
• Please specify the year you graduated
• Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

What the GoA has to offer:

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• 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 [email protected] .