Director, Business Relationships & Implementation

Director, Business Relationships & ImplementationJob InformationJob Title:
Director, Business Relationships & ImplementationJob Requisition ID:
64622Ministry:
Energy and MineralsLocation:
CalgaryFull or Part-Time:
Full TimeHours of Work:
36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary:
PermanentScope:
Open CompetitionClosing Date:
November 22, 2024Classification:
Management Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)Salary:
$3,548.95 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($92,627.60 - $141,662.45/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.Ministry of Energy and MineralsThe 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.The Energy Transition Division leads policy development for Alberta's energy transition, tackling economic and policy barriers to new energy investments.
Key responsibilities include providing secretariat and strategic support to negotiation tables, facilitating discussions on policy priorities, and timelines to achieve a carbon-neutral economy and economic prosperity by 2050.The Energy Transition Division under the Ministry of Energy & Minerals is currently seeking an agile and driven Senior Manager to join their team to drive key initiatives advancing policy development around emerging resources including critical minerals and nuclear.As the Director of Business Relationships & Implementation, you will assist the Executive Director in leading a team of professionals focused on developing strategic engagement with various stakeholders, including members of the energy and minerals industry, the Federal Government, and other provinces.
Your primary goal will be to reduce emissions and achieve net zero status by 2050.The Director oversees all aspects of program delivery and issue resolution while collaborating with the management team in the Branch.
You will conduct long-term environmental scanning and risk management to understand emerging decarbonization technologies, manufacturing opportunities, threats and risks, as well as ensure Alberta's competitiveness in attracting investments in low carbon energy opportunities.The successful candidate will support Energy Transition Emerging Resources in developing and improving regulatory regimes to incentivize investment in hydrogen, ammonia, helium, lithium, liquefied natural gas, geothermal and mineral development in the province.It is critical that the Director can anticipate, quickly adapt, take advantage of opportunities, and make effective decisions.
The ability to see the big picture, recommend solutions leveraging critical analysis skills and viable network of stakeholders and resources will be required for success in this role.Critical Competencies:
Agility:
Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.System Thinking:
Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.Creative Problem Solving:
Engages perspectives to seek root causes.Drive for results:
Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.Develop Self and Others:
Shapes group learning for team development.Build Collaborative Environments:
Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill.QualificationsMinimum University graduation in Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Economics, or a related field supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience in policy administration, strategic stakeholder engagement, leadership, and management.
Equivalencies may be considered.The following are considered as assets:
Master's degree in a related field.Prior experience working in the energy and minerals industry.Experience interpreting and implementing legislation, regulations, and policies related to energy transition.Sound understanding and experience in applying knowledge of provincial, national, and international issues in the Energy Transition space.Experience managing a large and diverse group of staff.This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location:
Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton or AMEC Place Building, Calgary, AB.How To ApplyClick on the "Apply" button.
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
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