Director, Environmental Public Health Science

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Environmental Public Health – SM1
Director, Emergency Management Unit – SM2
Job Requisition ID: 55614
Ministry: Public & Rural Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 Permanent Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 04, 2023
Classification: Senior Manager 1 & Senior Manager 2
Salary: Senior Manager 1: $3,445.58 to $4,701.23 bi-weekly ($89,930 - $122,702/year)
Senior Manager 2: $4,149.76 to $5,269.59 bi-weekly ($108,309 - $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:

To learn more about Alberta Health and Wellness and what it has to offer, follow this link: The Public and Rural Health Division provides a leadership role by translating health and research information, current policy direction and emerging policy priorities into strategies, tools and processes to support public health in the province; and by supporting implementation of initiatives and strategies through alliances and collaborative efforts with Alberta Health Services, the public, industry and health providers across the health sector, as well as other sectors. Are you looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your strong leadership skills, emergency management expertise and environmental public health scientific expertise? These challenging roles within the Health Protection Branch of the Public and Rural Health Division will provide you with the opportunity to excel in your career and impact the health of Albertans!

Role Responsibilities

Director, Environmental Public Health (Senior Manager 1)
Reporting to the Executive Director, Health Protection Branch, the Director, Environmental Public Health provides strategic direction, leadership, and integration of environmental public health within Alberta Health and the Province. Using your highly developed communication skills, you will facilitate effective and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners. Your in-depth knowledge in the area of environmental health sciences and public health and your proven ability to work strategically as the leader of a team will ensure your success in this position. Your exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills are essential in this key role. Responsibilities will require you to:

• Provide timely, accurate environmental public health policy direction and strategic program advice to senior officials.
• Manage complex, sensitive public health issues and address unit-related issues (human resources, communications, financial, and business planning).
• Develop, lead, and oversee provincial environmental public health policies, processes, and the environmental public health sciences team (addressing chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, and epidemiology).
• Analyze research to improve decision-making, identify areas needing further study, and mentor, coach, and supervise staff (including senior policy, planning, and research staff).
• Represent Alberta Health at various meetings, ensuring key public health perspectives are included and identifying opportunities for collaborative partnerships to resolve issues.
• Use effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to support public health initiatives.
• Lead teams, set goals, monitor progress, and ensure project staff receive necessary support.
• Oversee financial aspects, including contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Role Responsibilities (continued)

Director, Emergency Management Unit (Senior Manager 2)

Reporting to the Executive Director, Health Protection Branch, the Director provides strategic direction, leadership and supports development of health emergency management plans. This position manages implementation, including integration of emergency preparedness and response activities within Alberta Health, the province and across Canada. This position plays a leadership role in representing Alberta Health on multiple Provincial, Territorial, and Federal initiatives addressing emergency management pillars. Leading the Emergency Management Unit team to be successful in reaching goals, supporting staff development, and maintaining readiness are important factors as Director. Using your highly developed communication skills, you will facilitate effective, collaborative, working relationships with internal and external partners. Your strong leadership skills and your proven ability to work strategically as a member of a team will ensure your success in this position. Your exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills are essential in this key role. Responsibilities will require you to:

• Develop strategic policy and program advice for senior officials (Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister).
• Create, implement, and evaluate business continuity, emergency preparedness, and pandemic plans using an “all hazards” approach.
• Oversee projects related to government planning initiatives.
• Represent Alberta Health at the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) to ensure key public health elements are included.
• Coordinate and lead cross-government initiatives focused on emergency planning and preparedness.
• Establish and strengthen stakeholder relationships for joint and integrated projects, identifying and leveraging opportunities for effective collaborative partnerships to resolve issues.
• Develop communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to support preparedness and address social, environmental, and economic challenges.
• Manage competing priorities and sensitive public health issues while addressing unit-related issues (human resources, issues management, communications, financial, and business planning).
• Analyze research information to improve decision-making and identify areas for further study.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise staff, including managers and program services positions.
  

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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 – The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind. Creativity – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment. Drive for Results – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders. Develop Networks – Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Director, Environmental Public Health (Senior Manager 1)

• University graduation in Healthcare, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience.

Director, Emergency Management Unit (Senior Manager 2)

• University graduation in Healthcare, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience.

Assets:
Director, Environmental Public Health (Senior Manager 1)

Experience and expertise in:

• Building strong inter-departmental connections and relationships, and Stakeholder engagement.
• Environmental health, issue management, and environmental sciences.
• Risk assessment and management.
• Communication, organizational, and project management.
• Leading and managing system changes.
• Experience in Financial management.

Director, Emergency Management Unit (Senior Manager 2)

Experience and expertise in:

• Supervising and managing a team of professionals is essential as is working on multi-disciplinary teams/projects/initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Building strong inter-departmental connections and progressive experience at the management level.
• Communication, organizational and project management.
• Leading and managing system changes.
• Emergency management, issue management, risk assessment, leadership, and public health.
• Public health, including emergency preparedness and management, is required.

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Notes

This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications. The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic). In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week). Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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. 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. Working for the Alberta Public Service -
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
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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. 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 Nadine Uwimana at [email protected] .