Executive Advisor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$102,329 - CA$135,276•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Division works with Indigenous communities, education partners and school authorities to support culturally responsive learning and improve educational outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students across Alberta. For more information please visit the Ministry of Education.

Requirements

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Knowledge of division mandate, priorities, structure, and alignment with government and Ministry goals.
Understanding of Alberta education legislation, policies, programs, and services.
Knowledge of government planning, reporting, fiscal forecasting, and human resource management practices.
Understanding of Ministry operational policies and requirements, including health and safety, security, continuity planning, and information technology.
Experience with issues management, change management, project management, and executive decision-making processes.
Knowledge of Minister and Deputy Minister correspondence standards and briefing requirements.
Ability to use business productivity and information management systems, including Microsoft Office, ARTS, Exclaim, internet and intranet tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit education issues, protocols, stakeholders, organizations, committees, and advisory groups.
Understanding of relevant intergovernmental agreements and federal/provincial legislation impacting First Nations, Métis and Inuit education.
Experience supporting executive leaders in a government or public sector environment.
Experience with strategic issues management, briefings and correspondence.
Experience working with Indigenous education priorities, communities or stakeholders.
Experience leading projects, committees or cross-ministry initiatives.
Experience supervising or coaching staff.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze and manage strategic issues affecting the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Division.
Develop and implement plans, strategies and processes to support timely issue resolution and decision-making.
Brief the Assistant Deputy Minister on emerging issues, proposed solutions, risks, mitigating strategies and required actions.
Coordinate urgent requests and responses for the offices of the Deputy Minister, Minister and senior government officials.
Lead the preparation and review of briefings, action requests, correspondence and decision-making materials.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key clients, stakeholders, partners and Ministry business areas.
Manage communication and information flow within the division, the ADM’s Office and across relevant Ministry partners.
Support division planning and operations to ensure alignment with Ministry and government priorities.
Lead and manage special projects and initiatives that support division outcomes and cross-ministry priorities.
Represent the division or the ADM on Ministry and cross-ministry committees, project teams and task forces.
Lead and supervise professional and administrative staff within the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office, including workload management, coaching, mentoring and operational support.