SEARCH PROFILE. Senior Executive Director Budget Development and Planning. Alberta Treasury Board and Finance. Executive Manager I

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1 SEARCH PROFILE Senior Executive Director Budget Development and Planning Alberta Treasury Board and Finance Executive Manager I Salary Range: $125,318 $164,691 ($4, $6, bi-weekly) Open Competition Job ID: Closing Date: June 22, 2018

2 Alberta Treasury Board and Finance Budget Development and Planning Overview The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance focuses on accountability, financial management, controllership and human resource administration, as well as regulates Alberta s financial, insurance, pensions, liquor and gaming sectors. The Budget Development and Reporting Division provides advice and recommendations on ministries operating and capital budgets, including new spending proposals, and monitors ministries activities to identify fiscal plan implications. The division leads the development of the Government of Alberta s budget and quarterly reporting to the public. This division also provides secretariat support for Treasury Board Committee. For further information, visit our ministry website: Position Summary Your strategic leadership and direction will be key to delivering an effective framework for strategic government budgeting and spending in a complex environment. You will play a key leadership role in modernizing the way government budgets and plans, including through the effective implementation of a new ERP. In this role you will provide advice, recommendations and briefings to the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance and the ministry executive on all areas of government spending. You will collaborate with stakeholders across all ministries to support the development and implementation of budgets that align with Treasury Board s overall priorities. As lead for the overall budget development functions you will support the Assistant Deputy Minister on key initiatives as well as day to day operations. Major Accountabilities Providing strategic options, policy advice, briefing papers, and recommendations to the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Deputy Minister of Treasury Board and Finance and Assistant Deputy Minister, Budget Development and Reporting on a range of fiscal issues. Attending Treasury Board Committee meetings and presenting briefings on corporate budget and business planning issues. Leading the modernization of budgeting processes for the Government of Alberta in collaboration with all government ministries and Senior Financial Officers. Leading and coaching a management team who support and provide advice to all ministries on budget objectives. Establishing relationships and effective communications with ministries to promote strong accountability practices including improvements to budgeting and implementing changes in budget policies, decisions and reporting. Executive Search, Public Service Commission Senior Executive Director / Page 2

3 Providing leadership in committees and contributing to cross ministry initiatives in support of the corporate goals of government. Managing financial and human resources effectively to lead activities contributing to the achievement and build a high performing team. Authorities The Senior Executive Director is involved with the administration of legislation relating to the business of the ministry and other legislation related to leadership responsibilities and delegated authorities including: Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act Financial Administration Act Government Organization Act Public Service Act Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Appropriation Act(s) Organization Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister the Senior Executive Director is accountable for leading and supporting the modernization, development and implementation of ministry budget processes. Financial and Human Resource Management The Budget Development and Reporting Division s staff complement is 40 full time equivalents, with an operating budget of $5 million. Contacts Contacts include the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, the Treasury Board Committee, the Deputy Minister, the Controller, Assistant Deputy Ministers, other Executive Directors and staff within the ministry, senior officials, and senior staff in other government departments and agencies. Issues / Challenges Early identification and timely resolution of a wide variety of ministry specific and cross government issues that affect the fiscal plan, while ensuring a focus on the long-term goals of budget modernization. Developing, coaching and mentoring a team with a commitment to support an environment that enables staff to achieve results and build organizational capacity for the future. Executive Search, Public Service Commission Senior Executive Director / Page 3

4 The Person (1) Knowledge/Skills/Experience Related senior leadership experience in developing budget and planning frameworks and public sector reporting practices. Significant experience in a senior advisory role including experience with public sector committees and executive staff. Demonstrated knowledge of business, financial, and operational planning and accountability processes. Ability to lead and manage change and negotiate innovative solutions to complex issues and challenges. Demonstrated abilities in building positive relationships, collaborations and effective partnerships while balancing stakeholder needs and interests. Proven project management experience and analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills including verbal, written, listening and negotiating. Experience in coaching, mentoring and team building with a commitment to support an environment that enables staff to achieve results and builds organizational capacity for the future. (2) Academic Background A related degree is preferred. Please see next page for competencies. Executive Search, Public Service Commission Senior Executive Director / Page 4

5 (3) Alberta Public Service (APS) Competencies Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. The following competencies are drawn from the Alberta Public Service Competency Model to reflect government s focus on planning, strategizing and leadership to accomplish goals. See link for more information on the competencies, visit Relationship Thinking Achievement DEVELOP NETWORKS Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. Identifies stakeholders Builds relationships Focuses on client Communicates purposefully BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. Brings people together Facilitates communication Addresses conflict Empowers others Encourages diversity DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the longterm capability of yourself and others. Plans for development Actions development Supports others development CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Seeks clarity Challenges the process Integrates perspectives Identifies alternative solutions SYSTEMS THINKING The work done in the APS is part of a larger integrated and interrelated environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind. Looks beyond the immediate Considers impacts Understands connections Provides clarity AGILITY Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment. Seeks out new opportunities Anticipates change Emotional resilience Supports change Adapts DRIVE FOR RESULTS Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders. Plans for results Takes accountability Takes risks Focuses on outcomes Executive Search, Public Service Commission Senior Executive Director / Page 5