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Job InformationJob Title: Manager, Tenure PolicyJob Requisition ID: 60903Ministry: Energy and MineralsLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 31, 2024Classification: Manager Zone 2Salary: 3,241.74 to 4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859.68/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:The 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:The Energy Policy division is responsible for energy, mines, and minerals policy development and program design. It engages with a wide variety of resource development partners including various levels of government, industry, and a wide spectrum of Alberta communities and Indigenous Peoples.The Resource Development Policy Branch under the Energy Policy Division leads sub-surface tenure, royalty, and regulatory policy development across Alberta's upstream subsurface natural resources sectors. The sectors include oil sands, oil and gas, coal, minerals, geothermal, and subsurface injection (i.e. oilfield disposal, and carbon sequestration).Role ResponsibilitiesAre you problem solver who enjoys learning, understanding systems, and identifying areas for improvement? Are you fascinated by resolving complex issues in the subsurface development related to tenure and royalty policy implementation? If you are, then this may be a great opportunity to join the team as a Manager, Tenure Policy under the Energy Policy Division.Reporting to the Director, Tenure and Royalty Policy, this position is responsible for leading a team of policy analysts and subject matter experts in the delivery of tenure policies and legislation to support government priorities in the development of sound and robust policy for Alberta's energy and mineral resources. The Manager, Tenure Policy ensures policy support to other internal and external stakeholders, including providing policy interpretation and guidance where applicable, and leads the department's effort in identifying any new policies and regulations and/or amendments to existing policies and legislation in order to deliver effective tenure policies for all commodities. Policy development will require an understanding of legacy systems and an evolving industry landscape.The Manager works closely with the Director, Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister and other professions responsible for resource development policies. Working with Integrated Resource Management System (IRMS) partners and other non-IRMS ministries, the Manager promotes integration and alignment among the Government of Alberta (GOA), the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), other government departments and agencies, external stakeholders and Indigenous peoples.Further to the deliverables outlined above, the Manager Tenure Policy is responsible for:Leading or actively contributing to complex, controversial, politically-sensitive, multi-ministry projects with significant implications for the GOA, industry, other stakeholders, and Indigenous communities.Representing the branch and the department in various meetings and forums, especially those that relate to tenure and royalty policies, regulatory, and liability topics.Supporting unit and branch issues management and corporate initiatives with respect to projects, programs, policies and strategic planning.Anticipating and proactively promoting desired outcomes through solutions and approaches to highly sensitive and rapidly changing strategies by regulatory bodies and stakeholders.Fostering a team atmosphere in achieving the mandate and goals of the unit, branch, division and Ministry.The position must also posses and apply critical communication skills, consultation, and consensus-seeking processes to incorporate the perspectives of industry, community, government, Indigenous peoples, and the public in providing public policy advice and proposals. Systems thinking, leadership and foresight are crucial to successfully delivering on this role.Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: .Agility - Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. Remains aware of changing government priorities/policies. Takes opportunities to improve work processes and anticipates and adjusts behavior to the changes occurring.System Thinking - The role requires one who takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities, is proactive, collaborates to generate solutions, and anticipates potential impacts.Creative Problem Solving - The successful candidate is one who engages perspectives to seek root causes, encourages debate and idea generation to improve complex systems while addressing risks.Drive for results - Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes, encourages progress, monitors progress and performance, and acknowledges even indirect responsibility.Develop Self and Others - The successful candidate shapes group learning for team development, creates a shared learning environment, and works to develoe personal development plans for themselves and their team members.Build Collaborative Environments - Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.QualificationsUniversity graduation in a related field (Law, Business, Public policy, Economics, Engineering etc.), supplemented by four(4) years related experience in government policy and issues management.Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.The following will be considered assets:Prior experience working in the energy and minerals industry or related ministries and agenciesExperience interpreting legislation, regulations, and policies related to energy development, tenure and related topics (e.g.Mines and Minerals Act, Responsible Energy Development Act, and all Acts and regulations applicable to responsible energy development and environmental protection across the GOA.etc.) to provide feasible recommendations to Management and executive leadership.Experience working in the public sector or within public sector decision-making processes.Experience working in one or more natural resource development and environmental management sectors as well as in developing or implementing Resource development public policy and legislation.Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and managing a team. Management training and experience in HR matters would also be considered assets.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesThis is a Permanent Full-Time position forWorking hours are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday.Working location is Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, 9945 108 Street NW, Edmonton.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening and academic credentials verifications.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.What GOA offers:Working for the Alberta Public Service -Management Services Pension Plan -Professional learning and development -Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool -Positive workplace culture and work-life balanceOpportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreementLeadership and mentorship programsHow To ApplyApplicants 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 StatementThis 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 Christie-Anne Silverthorn at .Government of Alberta
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