Manager, Communications and Issues Manager - Jobs in Vegreville, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 34999Ministry: Childrens ServicesLocation: Any locations within the North Region.Full or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 16, 2022Classification: Manager Zone 2About UsThe Ministry of Children’s Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children’s Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.The Government of Alberta offers premium pay options to assist in attracting, retaining qualified valued employees in Northern Alberta.These programs are comprised of non-pensionable allowances tailored uniquely to employees whose work sites fall within specific geographic areas in Northern Alberta.Retention Allowance:Employees with work sites located between the 55th and up to and including the 57th parallel are eligible to receive an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions. The payment will be made in 2 installments per year on the cheques for the bi-weekly pay periods that include March 31 and September 30.Eligible locations: Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River and High PrairieFort McMurray Attraction Bonus:Employees with work sites in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo are eligible to receive a one-time attraction bonus that is equivalent to 25% of base pay (bi-weekly pay X 26.1 X 25%) upon commencement, less all lawful deductions. The attraction bonus is paid on a quarterly basis over the first year of employment.Employees will also receive the Northern Allowance of $241.38 for each bi-weekly pay period served.Positions Above the 57th parallel:Employees are eligible to receive a one-time attraction bonus that is equivalent to 25% of base pay (bi-weekly pay X 26.1 X 25%) upon commencement, less all lawful deductions. The attraction bonus is paid on a quarterly basis over the first year of employment.Employees will also receive the Northern Allowance of $241.38 for each bi-weekly pay period served.Permanent and Temporary Employees who are employed and reside in locations north of the 57th parallel are eligible for up to two (2) Employer paid return trips from their home location to Calgary (or an alternate urban location between their location and Calgary/Edmonton). Reimbursement and payment of costs shall be treated as a taxable benefit.RoleThis position will provide support to the Regional Leadership Team in areas of ARTS, change management, internal and external communications, issue management, business planning, events and coordination of activities. Reporting to an Associate Director within the region, this manager provides a range of services using their diverse skills to support the delivery of high quality services to Albertans, in the North Region. The Manager also has a leadership role in the regional transformation and will participate at a provincial level, to ensure the alignment of services with Ministry requirements.This position acts as a consultant, bringing knowledge and expertise to the Regional Leadership team and region providing guidance through the implementation of a change management framework across the service delivery workforce, with community stakeholders, agency partners, and Ministry partners.The Manager builds solid working relationships as he/she represents the region on various committees at a local and provincial level and has contact with the local community.You will also demonstrate strong leadership by supporting staff through coaching and mentorship to reach their full potential. You will also be a part of the Communication Managers team provincially that works closely with the Issues/Communications managers in Ministers Office, DM Office and ADM Office. They will demonstrate leadership through responses to general inquiries from the public, highly sensitive and/or complex issues and communicate effectively within tight timelines. Ensures that issues management regarding concerns to the Minister are managed effectively and efficiently.Success in the position is dependent on relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, providing strategic process leadership and effective communication.It is important that this position is proactively informed, organized, knowledgeable and up-to-date on department issues and priorities.The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, as well as the ability to build effective relationships with others. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities with timely completion while leading a team of professionals, is necessary in this role.QualificationsA university degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Business Administration, Public Administration or Human Resources plus a minimum of four years of supervisory and progressively responsible related experience, is required. Equivalencies may be considered.Equivalencies to be considered: 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:

• Communication and media experience.
• Excellent political acumen.
• Project management.
• Experience with systems work including building processes and tools for use in large organizations.
• Management and leadership experience in coaching, developing, maintaining relationships, leading, and motivating teams.
• Experience with ARTS
• Experience working with community stakeholders
• Change management experience
• Supervisory experience
• Understanding of the Ministry of Children’s Services

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:The successful candidate for this role will have the following competencies:

• Agility – ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations/environments.
• Drive for Results – knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Self and Others – committed to a lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Leading and contributing to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks - proactively develop networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking – the ability to know how your work will impact.
• Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications, engage different perspectives and create strategic solutions for communications.

Salary$3,062.51 to $4,121.25 bi-weekly ($79,625 to $107,152 / year)NotesThe hours of work are Monday to Friday - 36.25 hours per week. The candidate must be willing to travel within the North Region as necessary.Role Requirements:

• You carry a valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Application Requirements:

• As part of the application process, you are required to:
• Complete all pre-screen questions
• A cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications is required.

Not providing or completing any of the above requirements will result in a delay of your application proceeding further.What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employees Pension Plan: Management Employees Pension Plan
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• On the job training
• An additional $950 Health Spending Account
• Northern Allowance for eligible locations.

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs.Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Candice Mutenure, TAS Administrator at Candice.Mutenure@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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