Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Policy, this position involves a broad scope of responsibilities. It provides leadership and coordination of grant processes, Ministry capital planning, and corporate services that support the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Branch programs and services.

The Manager is responsible for leading and directing the operations of the Major Sport Events grant, Active Communities Initiative, Capital Planning, and other grants administered by the Strategy and Policy Unit. The Manager provides oversight of grant processes and reporting, as and ensures that all aspects of program delivery are consistent with relevant legislation, program guidelines, strategic business plan goals of the Ministry and the Government of Alberta, and principles of administrative fairness. and other grants administered by the Strategy and Policy Unit, ensuring consistency, consistency, and accountability across grant programs.
 
The Manager also works in close collaboration with Branch and Division program areas and department corporate service areas to coordinate business and strategic planning and reporting, business continuity, and emergency management, adhering to ministry and broader Alberta government policies, regulations, and mandates.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Leading grant processes, including for Major Sport Events and Active Communities Initiative
• Leading Department Capital Planning Processes 
• Responsible for corporate operations related to sport, physical activity, and recreation
• Responsible for ARTS issues management for the Strategy and Policy program area
• Participating in cross-government committees, teams and working groups to ensure thoroughness and consistency in policy, legislative and program development related to SPAR and/or GoA priorities (e.g. Red Tape Reduction, MMIWG)

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

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:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.  Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas.  Brings the right people together to solve issues.  Identifies new solutions for the organization.
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.  Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.  Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.  Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.  Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards.  Acknowledges even indirect responsibility.  Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted.  Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Ensures all needs are heard and understood. Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes

Qualifications

Required:  

• University degree in a field related to the position assignment such as Accounting, Political Science, Public Administration, Kinesiology, or similar, PLUS four years related experience. 

Equivalency: 

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

Assets:

• Process experience management
• Process improvement knowledge and understanding
• Experience with grant administration and compliance
• Experience and knowledge of project management processes
• Capital project planning or administration experience
• Experience with Government of Alberta decision-making processes
• Experience working in or with non-profit community, sport, or recreation organizations. 

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

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton 

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills knowledge and experience as they relate to the role

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. 

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

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• 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