Director, Business Services

Job title: Director, Business Services

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Director, Business Services
Job Requisition ID: 64892
Ministry: Forestry, Wildfire Management
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 11, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4,274.26 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($$111,558 – $141,662/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector. We protect Alberta’s forests from wildfire and preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manages public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.We work to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at: .Role ResponsibilitiesDo you have experience in contract administration and management, accounting and procurement, or human capital management? Are you a strategic thinker that can manage many complex projects and initiatives related to division operations, programs and change management? If your answer is yes to both questions, we encourage you to apply for consideration to be on our team.As the Director of Forestry Business Services, you will lead, and direct the Forestry Business Services section and provide essential management and oversight of Division level finance, administration, and business program support. You report directly to the Executive Director, Central Services Branch, in this senior position you provide strategic advice and support to the Executive Directors by leading, managing, coordinating, and monitoring many complex projects and initiatives related to Division operations, programs, and change management.In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Forestry Business Services team, which provides day-to-day administrative and financial support to all program areas within the Division. You will oversee contracting, procurement, financial and records management, human resource management, fleet tracking and monitoring, aircraft, and equipment account management, as well as the associated dependencies through numerous information management systems, including 1GX. Your team will be responsible for budget reporting, forecasting, contingency funding requests to the Treasury Board, and financial aspects of corporate reporting for the Division as a whole.One of the key accountabilities of your position, as Director, is to provide recommendations and advice to the Executive Directors in relation to enhancements to program and service delivery, including the provincial wildfire management program, forest management and forest health. In this position, you will also provide leadership and strategic project direction to associated project teams and stakeholders involved in major organizational transformation initiatives. As the Director, you will play a critical role in continual improvement within the Division by analyzing current business processes, allocation and use of resources, financial allocations, and assessment of operational outputs within program areas to ensure effective use of resources.Please click on this to view the job description.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: .Systems Thinking: Considers broader government policies and guidance when developing strategies and solutions to complex initiatives and plans. Maintains an awareness of Division requirements and objectives with consideration of how they integrate and connect with departmental goals and strategic plans.Creative Problem Solving: Leads staff through encouraging and coaching to develop innovative solutions to complex issues, particularly regarding procurement, contract design and management, and other fiscal responsibilities. Conducts in-depth analysis and complex, strategic problem-solving, such as forecasting quarter budgets.Develop Networks: Maintains close, collaborative networks with the finance team to ensure shared awareness of all financial concerns for the Division. Develops and maintains close communications with management and executive teams.Build Collaborative Environments: Maintains a proactive approach with the program management and executive team on all finance and human resources-related matters. Leads the Division’s preparation for critical milestones, such as quarterly forecasts and the Committee of Supply submissions, calling on significant cross-division collaboration.Agility: Remains adaptable to meet numerous demands with variable issues, leading the team through prioritizing tasks among staff. Anticipates future needs and challenges and develops applicable procedures and solutions in advance.QualificationsEducation and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in business, financial administration, or a related discipline, supplemented by six (6) years of related experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as and equivalency on one year of education for one year of experience or vise versa.Assets:

• Experience in contract administration and management, procurement, and human capital management.
• An accounting designation.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer toNotesThis position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 7.25 hours a day, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.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.What the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – .
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – .
• Professional learning and development – .
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – .
• 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.

How To Apply
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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele Murphy at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:54:43 GMT

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