Director, Strategic Issues
About The Position
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for keeping Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensuring our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters. The Director, Strategic Issues is a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, Strategic Operations (EDEO) and the Deputy Minister. The Director ensures the Deputy Minister and department are well positioned to anticipate, assess and respond to complex and emerging issues. The Director brings systems thinking, sound judgment and strong analytical skills to support executive decision making in a dynamic and fast paced environment. The role is a primary point of contact for the DMO and acts as a liaison and key resource for strategic support and advice to ministry staff, the Minister's Office (MO) and other Ministry DMOs. The Director also oversees the Ministerial Correspondence Unit team.
Requirements
- University graduation in a related field plus 6-years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing complex strategic and operational issues in a high volume environment.
- Strong systems thinking and analytical skills to anticipate impacts, risks and interdependencies.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, decision ready briefings and correspondence for senior executives.
- Sound judgment in managing sensitive, confidential, and time critical matters, including politically complex issues.
- Strong collaboration, relationship management, and influence skills with senior officials and executives across government.
- Demonstrated agility and creative problem solving in situations involving ambiguity, change and competing priorities.
- Knowledge of, or experience in, public safety contexts (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, emergency management) is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Proactive identification and management of urgent and emerging strategic issues.
- Collaboration with departmental executives and issue managers to resolve issues early and minimize the need for executive escalation.
- Timely development and implementation of effective plans and strategies that align with departmental priorities and government direction.
- Ensuring executive leadership is well briefed on emerging issues, proposed actions and progress toward resolution.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across government, using collaboration, influence and political acuity to support timely issue resolution.
- Supervise and support direct reports.
Benefits
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Professional learning and development
- Leadership and mentorship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
