Strategic Planning Consultant

Job Information
Job Title: Strategic Planning Consultant
Job Requisition ID: 57355
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
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 13, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 - $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011 / 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 Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure
  

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Business Services, the Strategic Planning Consultant provides advice and process expertise to divisions/areas across the ministry to support the ministry’s strategic planning and reporting process, including business plan development, operational planning, performance measurement, annual report development, enterprise risk management, environmental scanning, Executive Team planning, and associated business planning and reporting mechanisms required by the ministry’s leadership team, Treasury Board and Finance, and the Office of the Auditor General. Key responsibilities of the Strategic Planning and Reporting Advisor include:

• Support the development of frameworks, guidelines, project management plans, and templates for use in the ministry's strategic planning and reporting processes.
• Conduct research on an as needed basis to explore best practices relating to business planning, annual reporting, operational planning, performance measurement, enterprise risk management, and environmental scanning, including what is being done in other government ministries and other provincial jurisdictions.
• Work with ministry staff on the development, review, and reporting of meaningful performance metrics for the business plan and annual report.
• Ensure the performance metrics in the ministry business plan and annual report meet requirements and best practices established by Treasury Board and Finance, and the Office of the Auditor General.
• Support the development of an environment scanning process for the ministry, including identifying opportunities where strategic scanning would add value for decision-makers (Minister, Deputy Minister, Executive Team, or Executive Directors).
• Support the development of the ministry's annual report, working with the ministry's Business Planning Committee and other ministry staff, providing guidance, and engaging with staff to ensure information meets general disclosure principles and the government's annual reporting standards and timelines, as established by Treasury Board and Finance.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Arts, Business, Economics, Education, Engineering, Public Administration, Science), supplemented by at least two (2) years of related experience in strategic, business, performance measurement, or environment planning and/or consulting.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

Assets:

• In-depth knowledge of the Ministry Business Plan, organizational structure and priorities, as well as mandates, programs and functions of the various divisions and business areas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (e.g., SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of issues and trends associated with business planning and enterprise risk management.
• Extensive knowledge of Treasury Board and Finance standards and guidelines.

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or a minimum of six (6) years of related experience. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and et cetera.

Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.

Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• 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

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 take holistic long-term views of the issues the ministry faces, particularly when developing documents such as the strategic and business plans, where knowledge of how our desired outcomes, objectives, actions, challenges and opportunities intersect is important.

Agility: you will need to be resourceful in marshaling the resources needed, adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and display a positive attitude toward the work and teammates.

Drive for Results: you will have the motivation and accountability to manage and complete projects while supporting other members of the team to ensure that goals and objectives are collectively achieved.

Build Collaborative Environments: you will collaborate with other groups within the ministry and across government to obtain the input required to ensure that various perspectives and considerations are included in the many strategic documents this position is responsible for.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. 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 Jenny Luong at [email protected]