SEARCH PROFILE. Assistant Deputy Minister Transportation Services. Alberta Transportation. Executive Manager II

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1 SEARCH PROFILE Assistant Deputy Minister Transportation Services Alberta Transportation Executive Manager II Salary Range: $153,289 $201,175 ($5, $7, bi-weekly) Limited Competition Job ID: Closing Date: November 20, 2018

2 Alberta Transportation Overview Alberta Transportation s mission is to provide a safe, innovative and sustainable world-class transportation system that supports Alberta s economy and quality of life. At Alberta Transportation, we are on a road of transformational change. In order to make decisions in the best interests of Albertans and the province, we are expanding our focus, shifting how we do our work, who we do it for and how we can best work together to deliver our programs and services. We are doing this through re-focusing on providing value to our clients with a new service model approach, streamlining processes with Operational Excellence, and impacting cultural change with Our Drive to THRIVE (THRIVE) plan. The Transportation Services Division develops and implements policies and procedures in the following areas: technical services, dangerous goods, safety and commercial carrier compliance services, safety research, trends and collision analysis, road infrastructure standard designs, the Traffic Management Centre, Alberta 511, the Transportation Safety Plan and services as the Registrar of Motor Vehicles for the Province of Alberta. The division also offers services related to the delivery of driver education, testing and training programs, enforcement programs through inspection, monitoring of commercial carriers for safety compliance and protection of highway infrastructure, and development and delivery of medical fitness assessment of drivers and driver licensing enforcement monitoring programs across the province. For further information, visit the ministry website at: Position Summary Reporting to the Deputy Minister, you will have accountability for a diverse range of transportation and traffic safety programs and policies that advance the strategic direction of government in the areas of driver safety, commercial carrier compliance, traffic management, and motor vehicles registrar. This will involve working across the department and government, identifying connections and internal and external points of collaboration to provide holistic advice and recommendations on policies, plans, and strategies that inform legislation, programs, standards, measures and enforcement. You will work with stakeholders to manage a complex set of driver, vehicle, carrier, road and rail safety measures to protect all road users. You will apply an enterprise-leadership approach to your work with various committees, task forces and teams. Your committee work will have both a transportation focus at the national level as well as a cross-jurisdictional and government-wide focus that will require your guidance to positively impact employee engagement, support the Transformation Management Office, and ensure practices are in place that engender an inclusive workplace. Sharing accountability for achieving significant and high profile government priorities will be key to your success. Major Accountabilities Leading the division and providing strategic advice and oversight for the development and effective delivery of a diverse range of transportation and traffic safety programs to advance the strategic direction of government. Leading complex change through the active support of foundational initiatives in the department including the service model, operational excellence and the Drive to THRIVE (THRIVE) plan. Executive Search, Public Service Commission Assistant Deputy Minister / Page 2

3 Establishing and maintaining collaborative and consultative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of programs and services and timely resolution of issues. Developing and implementing policies, programs and projects including a comprehensive and multidisciplinary set of driver, vehicle, carrier, road and rail safety measures to protect all road users. Co-chairing with the ADM of Registries at Service Alberta, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) Committee to address road safety issues. Leading divisional strategic planning and ensuring alignment with the department s plans and government priorities while also managing sensitive issues related to external influences such as financial, economic and cross-jurisdictional factors. Actively acknowledging, respecting and balancing the needs of multiple key stakeholders and clients while aligning with GoA priorities and goals. Representing Alberta s transportation safety interests on national and international boards and committees, task forces and leading or participating in corporate cross ministry initiatives. Managing large and complex issues involving many parties and stakeholders and providing strategic options and effective solutions to multifaceted transportation services and system problems. Providing strategic options, comprehensive policy and program advice, recommendations and perspectives to the Deputy Minister and Minister on complex challenges and issues. Participating as an integral member of the executive team and contributing to strategic decisionmaking on policy and program issues and fostering a service-oriented culture with a focus on building internal teamwork and expertise through an enterprise-leadership approach. Coaching and mentoring a management team and supporting an organizational culture that embraces a shift thinking around how we do our work, and who are clients are helping those in the organization to understand what that strategic shift means in their work. Successfully managing significant human and financial resources to build capacity and achieve organizational goals in an environment of change and innovation. Authorities The Assistant Deputy Minister, Transportation Services 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: Public Highways Development Act City Transportation Act Railway (Alberta) Act Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act (Alberta) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada) Municipal Government Act Public Works Act Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act Financial Administration Act Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act Executive Search, Public Service Commission Assistant Deputy Minister / Page 3

4 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Government Organization Act Alberta Public Service Act Organization Reporting to the Deputy Minister, the Assistant Deputy Minister provides leadership, vision and strategic direction to the Transportation Services Division which is comprised of four branches: Office of Traffic Safety, Safety and Compliance Services, Driver Programs, and Technical Services. Financial and Human Resource Management The Assistant Deputy Minister is accountable for the effective management of a staff complement of approximately 430 full-time equivalents and an annual budget of approximately $54.4 million. Contacts Contacts include the Minister, Deputy Minister, senior officials of government, members of the ministry s executive team, staff within the ministry, and other ministries, and the Transportation Safety Board. External contacts are significant and include municipalities and related associations, other jurisdictions and provinces, consultants, private sector contractors and vendors, primary highway maintenance contractors, consulting engineers, and professional associations such as Consulting Engineers of Alberta, Canadian Council of Motor Transportation Administrators, Alberta Motor Transport Association, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, the general public. Other contacts include law enforcement and first response agencies, other provincial, federal and territorial government departments and industry. Issues / Challenges Leading the organization through a significant change in shifting how we do our work, who we do it for and how we can best work together to deliver our programs and services. Leading the corporate vision for transportation safety and services while balancing the competing interests, expectations and requirements of diverse stakeholders. Leading and managing the transition from a private sector model for the delivery of road tests and driver examinations to a government managed service delivery model. This includes establishing a new branch, building a team and developing new standards, policies and procedures. Working with multiple, diverse stakeholders including industry groups and partnering organizations to effectively deliver programs and services, manage issues and balance competing needs while maintaining the integrity of the transportation network and related standards and legislation.\ Executive Search, Public Service Commission Assistant Deputy Minister / Page 4

5 The Person (1) Knowledge/Skills/Experience Demonstrated experience in leading a team through an environmental shift to deliver on a new strategic direction. Forward thinking approach with the ability to think and plan from a systems perspective, build organizational capacity, inspire innovation and drive continuous improvement in achieving government priorities. Significant related executive management experience including demonstrated strengths in stakeholder collaboration and program delivery with a provincial scope and cross jurisdictional impacts. Established record of success in advancing engagement, collaboration and partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external clients and stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services. Strong and comprehensive understanding of government decision making, legislative and policy development and implementation, formulation of new programs and services, and planning and accountability processes. Broad range of related business knowledge and expertise in transportation services and safety, engineering and design, construction and maintenance is preferred. Strategic leadership skills with the ability to articulate a vision and operationalize policy goals with staff, stakeholders and partners. Proven track record of leading change, fostering resiliency and supporting teams and stakeholders through strategic transformations. Advanced interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills to work with senior officials, clients, executives, and other stakeholders on significant issues. Results driven focus with experience in business planning, translating policy and strategy into action plans, applying accountability frameworks, and performance management systems. Proven ability as a team leader, with a commitment to developing leaders, engaging and fostering high performing teams, and creating a positive organizational culture that embraces innovation. Experience in effectively managing significant human and financial resources, influencing and supporting change, and encouraging innovative approaches to deliver outcomes. (2) Academic Background A bachelor s degree in a related field is preferred. (3) Diversity and Inclusion in the Alberta Public Service 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, Executive Search, Public Service Commission Assistant Deputy Minister / Page 5

6 inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, visit: (4) Alberta Public Service (APS) Competencies Competencies are behaviors 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. 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: uses network to identify opportunities Builds relationships: quickly establishes credibility and relationships Focuses on client: actively represents client needs to decisionmakers Communicates purposefully: invests in ensuring shared understanding of context 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: involves others in assessing problems and solutions Facilitates communication: initiates strategic communications systems Addresses conflict: promotes positive conflict resolution Empowers others: uses own enthusiasm to motivate Encourages diversity: builds crossfunctional teams CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Seeks clarity: gets to the root of issues Challenges the process: creates a safe environment Integrates perspectives: brings the right people together to solve problems Identifies alternative solutions: encourages a culture of innovation SYSTEMS THINKING The work done in the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related 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 the whole system Considers impacts: integrates indepth knowledge Understands connections: creates the strategy for vision Provides clarity: shapes the Alberta Public Service s role and purpose 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: fosters agility in others Anticipates change: aware of changing organizational priorities Emotional resilience: remains objective under pressure Supports change : champions a plan of action Adapts: readily changes the plan when original approach and assumptions are no longer valid 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: defines mission with longer-term perspective Takes accountability: removes barriers Takes risks: confronts problems directly Focuses on outcomes: strategically aligns decisions Executive Search, Public Service Commission Assistant Deputy Minister / Page 6

7 Relationship Thinking Achievement DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others. Plans for development: shares learning with others and works to apply Actions development: actively learns about the broader organization Supports others development: brings others together to reflect and learn Develops staff: consults with individuals to reflect on experiences Executive Search, Public Service Commission Assistant Deputy Minister / Page 7