Director, Planning - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 53537

Ministry:
Infrastructure

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Ongoing

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 26, 2024

Classification:
Management Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)

Salary:
$4,149.76 to $5,269.59 bi-weekly ($108,308 - $137,536/year)

Role Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Learning Facilities Branch, the Director, Planning and Site Readiness, provides leadership, strategic direction and decision making for various functions relating to development of the school facilities capital program and ongoing communications within the region in accordance with Government's and department's capital program funding legislation, policies, guidelines, and priorities.

The Director provides leadership and coordination of communication and liaison activities with the Ministry of Education, the School Divisions, and other stakeholders related to the review of school capital plan submissions, ongoing monitoring of grant-funded capital projects.

This role supports the Executive Director and other senior department officials in achieving the mandate, goals, and operations of the Learning Facilities Branch, the Capital Projects Division and the ministry.

The primary responsibilities of the Director, Planning & Readiness include (but are not limited to):

Reviewing capital plan submissions from Education and leading the internal ministry technical and costing review of projects identified and analyzing proposed facility solutions
Evaluating medium and longterm plans and identifying the impact on the overall capital program
Providing briefing materials to support program communications
Leading functional program development for approved projects and working with Project Services on procurement processes for programming consultants
Monitoring the implementation of grant funded projects to ensure implementation as per the approval and in compliance with School Capital Planning Manual
Leading and supporting staff working with clients and stakeholders, involving staff in capital planning processes, and communicating relevant goals, priorities, and processes

Qualifications:

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University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or a related field
plus 4 years related experience;
or:

Technical diploma in planning, design, construction management or a related field
plus 6 years of experience.

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered based on:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required:

Knowledge of design, construction, architecture, engineering, and facility evaluation theories and principles
Knowledge of Project planning, coordination and management techniques and principles
Experience in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, project management in schools
Considerable experience in progressively senior management roles in the administration and coordination of capital programs for school facilities

Assets:

Business administration and/or management skills certificate, diploma or training desirable
Trade certification and experience

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

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:

Notes:

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 hours per week

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.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.