Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join a high-impact team dedicated to shaping the future of traffic safety in Alberta. As the Manager, Evaluation and Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based policy, improving program outcomes, and driving financial accountability. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction at a divisional level while leading a team committed to excellence and innovation.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Integration and Program Excellence, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of evaluation, finance, and training professionals to support the division’s strategic goals. Your work will be central to aligning programs and initiatives with government priorities, ensuring fiscal stewardship, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. This role combines strategic planning, program evaluation, adult learning, and financial oversight—all within a dynamic public service environment.

Your key responsibilities include:

•    Leading the evaluation and monitoring of division-wide policies, programs, and services
•    Developing frameworks, tools, and performance measures to support outcome-based decision making
•    Driving the development and implementation of a multi-year evaluation and strategic plan
•    Coordinating progress reporting against divisional strategic and business plan priorities
•    Overseeing financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and contract management for the division
•    Supporting adult learning through the design, development, and maintenance of training content
•    Providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management to a team of analysts and advisors
•    Fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to build alignment and trust
•    Advising executive leadership using evidence-driven recommendations that shape policy and programs
•    Managing multiple high-priority files with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and innovation

What you’ll bring to the role:

•    A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
•    Strong interpersonal skills to lead, coach, and empower a diverse team
•    Exceptional communication abilities to build relationships and drive consensus across departments
•    A collaborative spirit that thrives on cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder engagement
•    Analytical acumen to assess outcomes, identify trends, and inform decision-making
•    Adaptability and resilience in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
•    A values-driven leadership approach that fosters inclusiveness, growth, and psychological safety
•    A commitment to continuous improvement, integrity, and service excellence

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.    

Qualifications

Required:

•    A related university degree (e.g., Business, Public Administration, Social Science etc.), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
•    Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professionals
•    Experience with financial management (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting)

Preferred:

•    Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development
•    Familiarity with grant programs and funding agreements
•    Credentialed Evaluator designation or PMP certification, or similar

Equivalencies are:

A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

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

Additional Position Details:

•    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). 
•    Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3
•    Travelling will consist of less than 10% of the work schedule.

Recruitment Process:

•    Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.
•    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. 
•    Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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 a modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs