Role Responsibilities

Alberta's government sees agriculture as a key economic driver for growth in Alberta. To successfully grow the agri-processing industry in Alberta, it is necessary to create and promote Alberta as a stable, creditable and profitable location for value-added agriculture investors. Attracting investment is a competitive business. Alberta is competing with other Canadian provinces, U.S. states and other countries to attract investment into the agri-processing sector.

Reporting to the Investment Attraction and Evaluation Director, the Investment Attraction Manager leads a client-focused approach to increase investment in Alberta's value-added agriculture sector.

The ideal candidate is organized, can handle many complex projects at once and is unfazed by the need to meet changing and tight deadlines. They demonstrate exceptional leadership, diplomatic acumen and flexibility, communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and orally and build strong networks. They take initiative, seek innovative solutions, pay close attention to detail and excel at problem-solving.

The Investment Attraction manager will be responsible to:

1. Build and lead a high-performing team

• Streamline administrative policies to reduce internal bureaucracy.
• Cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives.
• Provide constructive feedback and growth opportunities to staff.
• Manage budgets and uphold government policies and procedures.
• Actively contribute to branch leadership discussions and planning.

2. Provide consistent, high-quality service to investors

• Manage services for value-added agriculture investors including:
  
  • information on the advantages of doing business in Alberta,
  • coordination of incoming and outgoing missions,
  • site selection support,
  • permitting support,  
  • support on incorporating in Alberta, 
  • access to talent,  
  • immigration support, 
  • pathfinding for regulatory compliance solutions, 
  • access to utilities and transportation corridors and   
  • access to grants and research and development support.
• Ensure staff have access to necessary tools, resources and information.
• Track and report progress towards outcomes, highlighting potential issues.
• Continually enhance client services and introduce new programs and policies.
• Foster strong relationships within Alberta's investment attraction ecosystem.

3. Promote Alberta as an ideal location for agri-processing investment

• Lead a team that identifies and pursues potential investors, both domestically and internationally, that are a strategic fit for Alberta.
• Identify opportunities to showcase Alberta to potential investors.
• Collaborate with other investment attraction organizations to amplify messages.

If you are a passionate people leader committed to growing the value-added agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta through domestic and international investment, you will want to consider this opportunity.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS Competencies:

• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to clients issues. 
• Develop Self and Others: Works to create a cohesive team where people work towards common goals.
• Systems Thinking: Integrates investor issues, political environment and risks when identifying target markets.
• Creative Problem Solving: Develops creative solutions to investor issues. Highlights potential policy issues.

Qualifications

The minimum requirement is a University Degree in related field, preferably in business administration, international relations, commerce, marketing or economics and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively related work experience is required; or a related two-year diploma with six (6) years of progressively related experience.

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

Preference will be given to those with:

• Experience leading a team in a client driven operating environment.
• Experience as a proven people leader, having led teams to achieve goals, cultivate morale and inspire high performers to excel.
• A strong understanding from your relevant work experience of investment attraction.
• A proven track record to synthesize facts and use slides and briefing notes to engage both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

Assets:

• You build productive working relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders, leveraging your communication, consultation and negotiating skills.
• You have a demonstrated ability to be a critical thinker by considering multiple perspectives and come to concise decisions that may not always please all parties.
• You have strong project management skills that reflect your ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail, while achieving deadlines. 
• You naturally document and track progress of your team’s performance and implement continuous improvement processes.

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

• Office located in Edmonton, J.G.O’Donoghue Building (7000-113 Street).
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).
• Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).
• Managers are expected to work the hours needed to fulfill their responsibilities (evening and weekend work is sometimes required).
• Travel: valid Driver’s License is required for travel within Alberta.

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009.
• 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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)  https://www.mepp.ca/page/mepp-home.
• 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.
• When operational requirements allow, there is an opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.