Information Services Manager 65917
Information Services Manager 65917
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Job Title:Information Services Manager
Job Requisition ID:65917
Ministry:Environment and Protected Areas
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:Open Until Suitable Candidate Found
Classification:Manager Zone 2
Salary:$3339.00 to $4493.32 biweekly $87147 $117275/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: Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to preserving Albertas natural environment through proactive stewardship sustainable resource management and the protection of air water land and biodiversity. Our mission is to lead environmental policy and program development that ensures a healthy environment for present and future generations.
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas please visit our website at Responsibilities
Are you passionate about leading environmental data and information management Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape critical information systems that support sustainable environmental practices If so this may be the perfect role for you!
As the Information Services Manager you will oversee and guide environmental data stewardship within the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas. This unique role manages the content promotes governance and excellence and influences the development and improvement of environmental information systems that inform the government as well as its partners stakeholders and all citizens.
You will lead a team of technical specialists ensuring that vital environmental data related to Albertas air water land and biodiversity is handled efficiently maintained to the highest quality standards and readily accessible to inform analysis decisionmaking and public reporting.
In this role you will be at the forefront of environmental information management driving the development of cloudbased solutions and making big data more accessible. Your strategic decisions will help shape the direction of these systems while meeting regulatory requirements and achieving organizational goals such as those related to water quality biodiversity habitats or air emissions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor teams of environmental data specialists responsible for stewardship and distribution of environmental information.
Oversee and manage content within Albertas environmental information management systems ensuring data quality governance and accessibility.
Develop and enhance local data warehouses and emerging cloudbased technologies to support regulatory and environmental goals.
Ensure seamless data integration governance and quality assurance across systems.
Engage with diverse stakeholders including government agencies businesses Indigenous organizations and the public to promote data transparency and innovation.
Provide strategic leadership on environmental data management ensuring compliance with information management policies legislation and standards.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies 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: Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective:
Looks broadly to engage stakeholders.
Open to perspectives towards longterm goals.
Actively seeks input into change initiatives.
Maintains stakeholder relationships.
Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks:
Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.
Proactively explains impact of changes.
Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others.
Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals.
Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.
Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes sticking to principles:
Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.
Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.
Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.
Systems Thinking: Takes a longterm view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them:
Takes holistic longterm view of challenges and opportunities.
Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts seeks stakeholder perspectives.
Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.
Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.
Qualifications
Required:
Education:
Bachelors degree in environmental science computer science or a related field.
Experience:
At least 3 years of leadership experience in managing content throughout its lifecycle including:
Developing maintaining and enhancing data and information systems.
Leading data specialist teams and managing multistakeholder projects.
Building networks and promoting a culture of quality and exemplary service.
Effectively communicating change to drive longlasting improvements.
Equivalency:
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Assets:
Certification in Data or Information Management and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Proven experience in reengineering or automating business processes.
Expertise in integrating data from multiple sources to meet diverse consumer needs.
Knowledge of provincial laws regulations and data standards.
Experience with GIS and related tools such as PowerBI SQL R or Python.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job to
This fulltime permanent position is based in Edmonton Alberta.
The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Please submit your cover letter and updated resume including clear and concise specific examples that demonstrate how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies.
Resume Guidelines:
Employment Experience:
Indicate the duration of employment (month year).
Specify the employment status (e.g. casual parttime or fulltime).
Example: Youth Worker Jan 2006 June 2009 Parttime (three 8hour shifts/week).
PostSecondary Education:
Specify your major and the length of the program.
Indicate the year of graduation.
Example: Bachelor of Social Work 4year Degree (Graduated 2017.
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. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
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 worklife 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 Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary 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 https://canalliance/en/.
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 Jane McEwen TAS Administrator via email at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
