Manager, Policy & Analysis

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Strategy, the Manager, Policy and Analysis, will provide leadership and advice on municipal funding policy and program development, other key policy-oriented projects related to municipal finances, stakeholder engagement related to grant program changes, and development of municipal grant funding allocations and analysis. 

The Manager and their team will work in the context of the provincial government’s goals, guidelines and policies, the department’s policies, business plan, budget, accountability guidelines, and provincial legislation and regulations, including the Municipal Government Act, Local Government Fiscal Framework Act, and the Ministerial Grants Regulation.

The Manager will be required to:

• Lead the development of policy analysis and recommendations for municipal funding issues, including grant formula and program development
• Lead the development of grant program allocations and analysis
• Support the development, negotiations, and administration of new and renewed federal funding programs
• Represent the Branch or Unit on committees and/or multi-disciplinary project teams
• Contribute to the mandate and goals of the Grants and Education Property Tax Branch

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.

• Systems Thinking; Incumbents must have a broad strategic view, and know the impact of work to the department and plan for the short and long term.
• Creative Problem Solving: The ability to analyze the impact and break apart any complex problems is critical, to focus on getting the best end result for the client.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

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

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.
University graduation in a field related to the position assignment such as Public Administration, Business Administration, , Economics, Statistics, Communication, political science, Law, Planning, Geography   supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Direct policy development and/or grant program development and administration experience
• Direct data analysis experience
• Previous project management experience which includes leading project teams involving multiple stakeholders and leading stakeholder engagements sessions and processes
• Previous experience managing people in a professional setting

Notes

If a security screening is required.

• 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.)

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
• 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