Executive Search Consultant - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 49992

Ministry:
Public Service Commission

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary (TEMP Salary 12 months)

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
November 13, 2023

Classification:
Human Relations 3

About Us

The Public Service Commission (PSC) plays a pivotal role in enabling the Alberta Public Service to deliver programs and services that matter to Albertans.

As one of the key central agencies, the PSC is responsible for leading the development of policies and programs that ensure Alberta has a professional, non-partisan, diverse, and inclusive public service that proudly serves Albertans.

This is achieved by providing expert advice, strategic leadership and stewardship as well as developing and delivering innovative supports and services to Alberta Public Service (APS) employees.

Our vision is to support and improve the overall effectiveness of the public service by providing integrated strategies, policies, and programs that position the Government of Alberta as an employer of choice.

Role
The search for leadership talent is our priority.

As an Executive Search Consultant, you will work closely with clients and specialize in providing talent acquisition and mobility services for executive and senior official positions in all ministries.

In collaboration with colleagues, you will contribute to developing and implementing strategies for leadership development, succession, and attraction and retention, ensuring that executive talent acquisition strategies are aligned with and promote a government-wide approach.

Additionally, you will provide consultation and support to ministries and agencies, boards, and commissions for the recruitment of board members.

We will support you with a professional work environment built on teamwork.

In return, we are interested in your systems thinking and solution-focus, track record of providing excellent service and results, relationship management and problem solving.

Sound judgment and strong consultation, project management and communication skills, as well as success in guiding groups to consensus are essential for this role.

Knowledge of talent sourcing, attraction, recruitment strategies and trends in the labour market, and thorough understanding of the public sector environment are considerable assets.

APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviours 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:
APS Competency Model ).

Systems Thinking - Understanding of broad government objectives of executive and agency recruitment and how they interrelate with ministry goals and the perspectives of individual agencies, boards, and commissions.

Drive for Results and Commitment to Excellence - A desire to drive hard with an enthusiasm for delivering results that meet the needs of internal and external senior leaders.

Agility - Ability to anticipate and assess situations and to readily adapt to changing and multiple priorities, as well as to work deftly in a new delivery model where processes are evolving.

Build Collaborative Environments - Leverages strong communication, processes, or structures to bring people together. Exhibits political acumen and superior collaboration, facilitation, consultation, consensus building and conflict management.

Qualifications
A related degree supplemented by a minimum of 5 years progressively related senior professional experience.

A background that includes experience briefing and providing advice and recommendations to senior leaders, executives and/or individuals in high-level positions is highly desirable.

Equivalencies will be considered.

Salary
$3,043.79 to $4,023.18 bi-weekly ($79, $ annually)

Notes
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

Comprehensive benefits plan:
Pension plan:
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Research Alberta Public Service Career tool
Working for the Alberta Public Service Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Description

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.

Resources for applicants:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previou