Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Region

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Are you passionate about making the prairies and Canada better? Do you want to help Alberta’s economy thrive for years to come? Do you love to help others perform to their highest potential? Now is your chance.

Prairies Economic Development is looking for an Assistant Deputy Minister to lead operations in Alberta. We need a champion for Alberta’s economic interests. We are looking for someone who understands public policy and knows how to make smart investments. We want someone who creates and seizes opportunities.

What you need to bring:
-Strategic vision and critical thinking
-An entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit
-Strong integrity and a great reputation
-The skills to achieve excellent results

About the role:
The ADM, Alberta Region reports to the Deputy Minister and is accountable for delivering PrairiesCan's economic development programs in Alberta. This key leadership position directs strategic grants and contributions investments in federal priority areas, advocates for provincial economic interests, gathers and shares intelligence between Alberta and Ottawa, and is a regional delivery agent of special federal initiatives.

About the team culture:
We care about each other and it shows. We are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.

About PrairiesCan:
PrairiesCan promotes the development of the Canadian Prairies economy and advances the interests of the Prairies in national economic policy. Our initiatives contribute to a strengthened western innovation system and a competitive business sector in the Prairies as well as to economically viable communities with a high quality of life.

Intent of the process

We will fill one permanent full-time vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be created for similar vacancies. We are always looking for amazing talent!

"Apply online" below. Alternatively, you may submit your resume and cover letter to

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Experience:
• Significant leadership experience including managing complex financial and human resources matters.
• Experience collaborating and maintaining partnerships.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in a field relevant to the position.
• Experience in designing, managing and evaluating programs with a focus on economic development or public policy.
• Experience growing a business.
• Experience providing advice to Ministers, Chief Executive Officers or Chairs of the Board.
• Public sector experience.
• Diplomacy and political acumen
• Established professional networks in Alberta

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Education:
Candidates with the requisite experience will meet the education requirement of the position (e.g., an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

Key Leadership Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy;
• Mobilize People;
• Uphold Integrity and Respect;
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change;
• Results oriented; and
• Excellent communicator.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Needs:
• Employment Equity representation.

Conditions of employment

• Secret Security Clearance; and
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and to work overtime.
• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the process, please contact Andre Gareau by email at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.