Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, this position is accountable for the development and ongoing execution of Infrastructure’s Continuous Improvement program methodology and ministry deployment. The position is responsible for improving upon the Ministry framework, which includes using proven Business Process Improvement expertise to adapt a theoretical approach to fit Infrastructure’s business process design needs. This position will be responsible for following job duties:

Key responsibilities for the Continuous Improvement Program Lead include but are not limited to:
 

• The Lead will lead and oversee the implementation of key, complex, multi-project, cross-branch and/or cross division processes that have high strategic importance, ensuring impactful solutions are successful long term
• Reviewing Lean Six Sigma, different change management methodologies and best practices and adapt as required for the infrastructure business model
• Training, coaching and mentoring Continuous Improvement staff in the methodology, tools, change and stakeholders’ management and project management to ensure adequate competencies and skills to achieve the project goals
• Responsible for the development and alignment of the training, methodology, reporting, project approach, and various roles across the ministry as they relate to Continuous Improvement. Assess and determine the overall enterprise process management needs of Infrastructure Clients both internal and external
• Improving upon a performance measurement and evaluation framework for the enterprise processes, aligning with strategic planning and approaches for performance measurement and evaluation, and driving continuous improvement of the portfolio of processes
• Leading the development of Enterprise Process management charts, frameworks, schematics, and plans
• Working with Executive Directors and Directors across Infrastructure to identify the key cross divisional processes that drive successful completion of the Ministry’s priority initiatives and important ongoing work
• Promoting Continuous Improvement through written communications, verbal presentations, and conversations throughout the ministry
• Working with business areas, communications, and other professionals to promote effective change management with the adaption of new business processes. This will involve providing coaching, advice, and problem-solving support to the leaders of the business areas.

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Qualifications

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

Required:
 

• University graduation in a related field
• PLUS 6 years progressively responsible related experience
• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma
• Business management, project management, change management, process improvement and related tools and techniques.
  
  

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets: 
  

• Master Black Belt certification
• Certification in change management (PROSCII), Project Management, or facilitation
• Experience in supporting the development or deployment of a LSS or CI program from within a large organization
• Experience in coaching process improvement projects, including Lean, Six Sigma, or LSS.

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).

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and resume including details describing their Lean Six Sigma program experience and summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.**Resumes without cover letters detailing the above may not be considered** 

Please indicate duration of employment (month, year) and specify employment status (i.e. Casual, part-time, or full-time)
Ex: Continuous Improvement Specialist, Jan 2006 - June 2009, full-time

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated
Ex: Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.