Manager, Government & Industry Relations

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 59669
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: TBD
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade leads the efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by delivering strategic programs and services to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs and job creators, attract investment, grow trade and ensure Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment.
The Economic Strategy and Investment Division provides intelligence, analysis and engagement to inform the development of policies, strategies and initiatives that support the government’s broad-based economic and industry focused goals.
The Economic Policy and Investment Competitiveness Branch supports industry growth by developing economic policy, identifying industrial opportunities and working with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that further broad-based industry competitiveness and diversification. The Industry Relations unit is a client-services focused unit that serves as an interface between government and industry stakeholders. The unit a) provides advice to elected and senior officials, b) provides sector-based industry intelligence and analysis, and c) provides investment concierge services to support large-scale industrial projects and investments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Business, Economics or other related field and four years of progressively related experience. Budget, grant, and/or contract management experience is an asset.
Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

The position requires the following technical competencies, certification and/or training:

• Knowledge of economic development practices, industry drivers for economic growth and investment, and economic trends provincially, nationally and globally.
• Knowledge of the logistics and supply chain industries and/or manufacturing industries, and a strong awareness of emerging issues, industry and market trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Strong working knowledge of government decision making, policy and program development. The position must have the ability to understand the ministry’s priorities and delivery processes including legislation, regulations, policies and programs.
• Strong ability to successfully establish, maintain and enhance effective stakeholder networks and relationships internally within the ministry, across government, and externally with industry and the economic development ecosystem.
• Experience managing staff and/or cross-functional teams with a demonstrated commitment to create, support and sustain a team environment that enables, motivates and empowers staff to achieve positive results and outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of project management approaches and experience leading a variety of project teams to successful achievement of objectives.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, make appropriate decisions and act as required.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Each day, Alberta competes with jurisdictions around the world for job-creating investment.
The Economic Strategy and Investment Division at Jobs, Economy and Trade is tasked with understanding Alberta’s competitive situation in existing and emerging industries and proposing and executing policies and initiatives to make our province more competitive.
Developing a compelling business case for investors requires analytical rigour, an ability to understand the private-sector perspective and collaboration across divisions, ministries and governments. As a Manager, you will be accountable for leading a team that considers diverse and sometimes conflicting analysis, broad industry intelligence and national and global trends to strategically position our province relative to competing jurisdictions.
We are looking for leaders that produces high quality work by encouraging their team to deliver their best and continually grow their capabilities. You will do this by modeling curiosity, diligence, high standards in written and verbal communications, strong collaboration skills and a consistent commitment to seeing your staff grow and succeed individually and as a team, while embodying the Alberta Public Service values of respect, integrity, accountability and excellence.
Reporting to the Director of Industry Relations, the Manager of Government and Industry Relations is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to a team of professional staff to: engage stakeholders to identify industrial opportunities, define challenges and develop solutions; gather and analyse industry intelligence to inform government policy, programming and strategy; lead delivery of customized investment concierge services to select large business investors. Industry areas of focus may include manufacturing, processing, logistics, supply chains, or other industries depending on ministry priorities and mandate.
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