Manager, Resource Stewardship Policy

Role Responsibilities

The Resource Stewardship Policy branch currently has three (3) positions available for agile and results-driven managers within its units listed below:
 

Resource Access Unit (includes the Manager of Integrated Planning):
The work of the Resource Access team is focused on supporting the development and implementation of Land-use Framework regional plans, associated policy and planning initiatives such as caribou sub-regional planning and administering the intergovernmental agreements that govern access to oil and gas resources within the Canadian Forces Bases that are located in Alberta. The team is also responsible for the administration of the Mineral Rights Compensation Regulation.

Liability and Risk Management Unit (includes the Manager of Liability):
The liability and Risk Management team is responsible for files including the liability management framework for upstream oil and gas, energy development in municipalities and issues related to development, the department's contributions to cross-Ministry air and water files, species at risk files (with the exception of caribou), surface rights issues, and the Orphan Well Association.

Community Relationships and Monitoring Unit (includes the Manager, Community Relationships & Monitoring:
The Community Relationships and Monitoring team focuses on building internal and external capacity and awareness to effectively engage with communities and stakeholders including, but not limited to, industry, landowners, municipal and environmental organizations and Indigenous peoples. This work includes gathering and communicating the values and perspectives of communities, providing engagement advice, supporting engagement and consultation planning, researching and analyzing issues, and fostering strong relationships between Alberta Energy and Minerals and communities, supporting resource access in the required engagement and any risk mitigation stemming from cumulative effects and regional planning.

Role Responsibilities Cont'd

Role Responsibilities are specified below for each of the three different manager positions:
 

Manager, Integrated Planning:

1. Represent the Ministry on Government of Alberta policy and planning initiatives, projects and issues and be a source of information ensuring clarity and certainty about resource development in Alberta (e.g., resource access, operating requirements).
2. Ensure the production of high-quality research and analysis to support development of Ministry and cross-ministry proposals and recommendations pertaining to land use and resource management.
3. Provide ongoing advice to senior and executive management on the risks and opportunities posed by surface-related planning to Crown minerals interests. 
4. Supervise and mentor staff.

Manager, Liability:

1. Lead the implementation of policies through appropriate changes to energy related legislation and regulations and provide advice to senior and Executive management.
2. Provide input and recommendations related to the liability and risk management team's policy and regulatory issues.
3. Department representation on regulatory issues and related networks / working groups.
4. Supervise and mentor staff.

Manager, Community Relations and Monitoring:

1. Develop Ministry capacity (internal and external) for engaging with Albertan communities, including non-Indigenous and Indigenous communities - both rural and urban.
2. Provide support towards development of reports and briefing materials for the Executive, elected officials and government staff as required.   
3. Provide analysis and policy advice on key Government of Alberta and department of Energy policies and key initiatives as required.  
4. Department representation on community relationships and litigations issues and related networks / working groups.
5. Supervise and mentor staff.

Please click on each link below to view the job description for these positions. The full job descriptions have the complete responsibilities with the detailed activities for each of the positions:

Manager, Integrated Planning
Manager, Liability
Manager, Community Relationships and Monitoring

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.

All management positions within Resource Stewardship Policy branch require demonstrated talent in all seven APS competencies, as success in these roles depends on the acquisition and deployment of a combination of broad-based and specialized knowledge and skills.

At a minimum, applicants will need to demonstrate advanced-level behaviours for the following competencies to meet the minimum standard for the manager positions in Resource Stewardship Policy branch:
 

• System Thinking:  The role requires one who takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities, is proactive, collaborates to generate solutions, and anticipates potential impacts. 
• Creative Problem Solving: The successful candidate is one who engages perspectives to seek root causes, encourages debate and idea generation to improve complex systems while addressing risks. 
• Drive for results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes, encourages progress, monitors progress and performance, and acknowledges even indirect responsibility.  
• Develop Self and Others: The successful candidate shapes group learning for team development, creates a shared learning environment, and works to develop personal development plans for themselves and their team members. 
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.

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 University graduation in a related field (business, law, political science, science or other similar related field), supplemented by four (4) years of related experience in strategic stakeholder engagement, research and analysis, issue identification and resolution and project/program management. 

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

Preference may be given to candidates with:
 

• Knowledge of Alberta legislation and regulations related to energy development, tenure, liability management for upstream oil and gas, and others that impact responsible resource development. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Government of Alberta's integrated resource management system and the key players involved in responsible resource development. 
• Understanding of energy industry and related regulatory and environmental issues.
• Understanding of national and international liability policies and related regulatory regimes.
• Knowledge of economic theory and public policy making and ability to perform complex analysis and research.
• Understanding of government process.  
• Leadership of internal teams of peers and working groups comprised of staff from other ministries and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Human resources skills are required to liaise with and influence peers within the department, senior management, and members of other government department, external consultants and external stakeholders and Indigenous communities.
• Excellent teamwork skills, and proven written and verbal communication (including presentation) skills.
• Work effectively on teams or independently.
• Personal organization skills. Project management skills are desirable.

Experience of:
 

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex issues, leading teams to achieve results, and applying a collaborative and integrated approach to achieve corporate goals.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the development or implementation of resource development, public policy, environmental management, or government programs.

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

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

• These are three (3) full-time permanent positions.

Location:

• Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton. (Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to Edmonton for these roles) 

A Written Assessment may form part of the Assessment process.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification and security screening.

This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

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.

What GOA offers:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - 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 modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.