Director Strategic Engagement 68509
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Job Title:Director Strategic Engagement
Job Requisition ID:68509
Ministry:Energy and Minerals
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 23 2025
Classification:Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary:$4402.49to $5590.52biweekly $114904 $145912/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 Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. For more information on the work of our Ministry please visit: Strategic and Market Access (SAMA) Division responsible for leading work on strategic priorities such as market access developing Albertas energy strategic direction implementing the governments natural gas vision strategic foresight and economic analysis.
The division supports the policy and legislative coordination process as well as boards agencies and commissions. The division consists of four branches:
- Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement
- Market Access
- Strategic Initiatives
- Energy Information and Analysis
The role of Director Strategic Engagement will report to the Executive Director of Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement but will work closely with all other sections within the Division on strategic priorities and with other divisions and ministries as needed.
The Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement Branch (NGSE) leads the development and implementation of certain lowcarbon strategies. This includes the implementation of the Government of Albertas vision for natural gas the Hydrogen Roadmap LNG and natural gas infrastructure investment hydrogen and petrochemicals. It ensures appropriate integration and alignment of strategic policies involving natural gas and key low carbon development pathways related to hydrogen LNG petrochemicals and the plastics circular economy across the Government of Alberta. The branch conducts engagement with key players to optimize the current and future Western Canadian infrastructure network for low carbon products and enhance the economic and carbon competitiveness affecting clean energy products.
Role Responsibilities
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of energy Were looking for a dynamic and experienced Director to lead a team of dedicated professionals in Albertas Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement (NGSE) branch. If youre ready to drive strategic initiatives build powerful partnerships and make a lasting impact on Albertas energy future we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the Executive Director Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement this position provides leadership to a team of energy professionals possessing knowledge of Albertas energy system and the evolving global energy landscape. This unit provides strategic analysis and strategies stakeholder engagement and coordination related to:
- Advancing Albertas energy export infrastructure in collaboration with partner ministries.
- Building strategic alliances with provincial and international stakeholders to share Albertas leadership in clean energy development to advance and promote market access for Albertas products.
- Developing recommendations and plans to enhance emerging low carbon energy economic opportunities.
- Crossministry strategic energy projects.
The Director interfaces directly with cross ministry partners external stakeholders other governments and investors to build out Albertas energy products portfolio and ensure market access. The position ensures timely effective and efficient delivery of core projects and providing oversight for briefings issue analysis and reporting on strategic projects activities.
The Director is a trusted advisor SAMAs Executive Directors assuming acting duties within the NGSE branch and potentially providing leadership on strategic priorities from other branches of the SAMA division. The director will also provide leadership on departmental crossministry and intergovernmental committees as required. The Directors understanding of Albertas implementation of key strategic energy initiatives the provinces competitiveness and its evolving energy system and geopolitical environment means this position will represent Alberta at Canadian and international energy events as required.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring Albertas longterm energy future is secure. The work environment is complex and the position must consider a wide variety of energy and nonenergy issues impacting the energy system.
This position supports the design development implementation and longerterm development of strategic energy policy and therein directly contributes to the longterm success of the Department and stewardship of Albertas resources.
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:
Thinking: Supports organization vision and goals through strategy.
Qualifications
Minimum University graduation in a related field (Economics Engineering or other related field supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience in leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis
The following will be considered assets:
- Policy & Strategy Development: Experience and ability to analyze complex issues develop strategic policies and implement effective solutions.
- Energy Proficiency: Experience and knowledge in the energy system and comprehensive understanding of government policy interaction on energy business would be an asset.
- Project & Budget Management: Experience managing largescale projects budgets and resources to meet organizational goals.
- Strategic Experience: Experience handling highprofile projects organizational priorities or initiatives with significant public impact.
- Masters Degree: Preference maybe given to candidates with Masters in related field.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Hours of Work:
- 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.
Term of Employment:
- This is a fulltime permanent position.
Location:
- Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower Edmonton.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a academic credentials verification and security screening.
This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at equal or lower classification and salary.
Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals Supplementary Code of Conduct.
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.
What GOA offers:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development 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 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 ChristieAnne Silverthornat.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
