- Advance the development and oversee the implementation, review and reporting of strategies, policies and programs pertaining to greenhouse gas emission reductions.
- Ensure Alberta greenhouse gas emission mitigation policy and programs are aligned with Government of Alberta objectives and priorities, and meet the needs of stakeholders, Albertans and communities.
- Support and represent Alberta's interests at the regional, cross-provincial/territorial, national and international levels related to climate mitigation policy.
- Provide effective leadership, strategic planning and support to a team of policy advisors and technical professionals.
- Build, maintain and grow trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and neighbouring jurisdictions as appropriate.
- Support emissions related policy development, review, and impact assessment, for other branch, division, department and Government of Alberta priorities, as needed.
- A university degree (Masters preferred) in environmental science, political science, social science, business administration, economics, or other related fields.
- Minimum of 6 years extensive experience in managing policy advisors, strategic analysts, and managers in a complex environment.
- Detailed knowledge of the existing climate policy and programs within Alberta and current business plan goals and priorities within the Ministry of Environment & Protected Areas.
- Understanding of greenhouse gas emissions pricing and alternative regulatory approaches, emission reduction opportunities and challenges in Alberta and understanding of possible policies that could be applied in Alberta to achieve reductions and support economic growth.
- Strong ability to influence others and negotiating experience.
- Detailed knowledge of provincial and federal legislation and regulations as related to climate change, including Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act, and the Oil Sands Emissions Limit Act, as well as other applicable legislation and regulations (i.e. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act) across the sustainable resources and environmental management-focused ministries.
- In depth understanding of layered nature of the climate change policy design system on the international, national, provincial and regional scales.
- Understanding of the multi-faceted approaches including understanding of the complex elements (economic and industrial policy, infrastructure, social well-being, economic, health) related to energy and climate policy.
- Thorough knowledge of roles, responsibilities and relationships across Government of Alberta, other agencies and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of strategic planning and issues management, including the Government of Alberta policy development process.
- Ability to lead and manage a variety of internal and external processes, with a focus on advancing the department's priorities and strategic objectives.
- Knowledge of management principles, especially related to human resources, financial planning and communications.
- Systems thinking and management skills to analyze complex issues and identify options or courses of action to address these issues.
- Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external partner, including experience working with stakeholders with competing interests.
- Sound project management and operational planning skills.
- Communication skills to express ideas clearly in both verbal and written modes.
- Experience leading and motivating a multi-disciplinary team.
- This competition is for 1 permanent position, located in Edmonton.
- Monday - Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.
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- Positive workplace culture and work-life 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.
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Director, Strategic Climate Policy - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Government of Alberta
Description
Job Information
Job Title: Director, Strategic Climate Policy
Job Requisition ID: 57892
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 23, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2 (M42Z2)
Salary: $4,149.76 to $5,269.59 biweekly ($108,308 - $137,536/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:
We work to protect and enhance Alberta's environment and ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future, making life better for Albertans.
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: .
Role Responsibilities
The Director of Strategic Climate Policy is responsible for leading a team of technical and policy experts in the design, development, analysis and review of Alberta's climate policy across all sectors. This position will also lead the development and ongoing review of the Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan and key policy contained within the plan.
The incumbent will lead key climate policy in Alberta, including a focus on upstream conventional oil and gas methane emissions, oil sands emissions, renewable fuels regulations and policy, energy efficiency and other climate policy areas in Alberta.
Responsibilities include:
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: .
How Competencies will apply to this role:
Build Collaborative Environments: Identify internal and/or external clients, partners and stakeholders with whom the position has the most influence and indicate the frequency, purpose and nature of the contact.
Creative Problem-Solving: Assist in developing alternative options for incorporating new functions into department operations -- while maintaining or enhancing the department's capacity to provide timely service to industry and other stakeholders.
Systems Thinking: Support development and implementation of legislation, regulations, policies and programs that have impacts on all areas of society, and analyze the nature and objectives of our involvement, assess the different interests and objectives of the key interested parties.
Qualifications
Required:
This position requires thorough knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Notes
Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province 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.
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 , for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary 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 ( ).
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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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