SEARCH PROFILE. Executive Director Labour and Employment Policy. Public Service Commission. Executive Manager I

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1 SEARCH PROFILE Executive Director Labour and Employment Policy Public Service Commission Executive Manager I Salary Range: $125,318 $164,691 ($4, $6, bi-weekly) Open Competition Job ID: Closing Date: November 23, 2018

2 Alberta Public Service Commission Overview The Government of Alberta (GOA) is one of the largest employers in Alberta with over 27,000 employees throughout the province. We are an award winning organization that values respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Our employees share a common vision of proudly working together to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Public Service Commission provides human resources services to the Government of Alberta. It leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and programs that ensure Alberta has a professional, non-partisan, diverse and inclusive public service that proudly serves Albertans. This is achieved by providing expert advice, strategic leadership and stewardship as well as developing and delivering innovative supports and services to Alberta Public Service (APS) employees. PSC s key accountabilities include: Supporting strategic workforce planning and analytics to ensure government has the human resource capacity, now and in the future, to effectively deliver programs and services to Albertans and provide the best policy advice. Ensuring effective human resource strategy, policy, programs and processes exist across government so that APS employees have a consistent employment experience, which allows for appropriate flexibility that reflects departmental operational requirements. Providing support in building productive workplaces by advancing employee engagement, business excellence, and organizational capacity-building strategies. Ensuring the development and delivery of valuable and high-quality learning opportunities on a wide range of topics to meet the development needs of employees. Designing and managing the GOA Jobs Website as the primary information source of all employment opportunities in the APS. Delivering a corporate executive search program to attract and recruit executive managers and senior officials to the provincial government, and offering search consulting services to select public agencies. Leading a coordinated approach to APS internal communications. Collaborating with departments and public agencies to promote a consistent approach to public agency governance, recruitment and compensation. For more information about PSC, visit our website at Position Summary As a critical player in our human resource (HR) transformation, you will inspire innovation and excellence in leading consolidation in the key areas of labour and employment policy including collective bargaining, essential services negotiations, and dispute resolution. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour and Employment Practices, and collaborating closely with partners across the system, you will provide strategic direction toward new models of service delivery and champion bold approaches that are client-centered, responsive and solution-focused. Your strengths in building high performing teams, partnerships and an inspiring work environment will be essential qualities in contributing to our vision of one government, one employer, and one HR. Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission Executive Director / Page 2

3 Major Accountabilities Providing strategic leadership in the development of human resource strategies and policy frameworks for labour relations, employment policy, collective bargaining and essential services negotiations. Leading the design, development and implementation of innovative and responsive programs that integrate stakeholder requirements with corporate objectives and priorities and respond to changing environments. Providing strategic options, policy advice, and recommendations in the areas of negotiations, dispute resolution, collective agreement interpretation and policy development and analysis to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour and Employment Practices; Deputy Minister, Public Service Commissioner; Sector HR Executive Directors; the Provincial Bargaining Coordination Office; and senior leadership across government. Representing the Government of Alberta as the employer in negotiating, interpreting and administering the Collective Agreement, Essential Services and on any employment-related disputes before adjudication boards and administrative tribunals. Establishing and maintaining a respectful labour relations climate and relationship with the union at a corporate level. Developing and managing a cost effective and fair dispute resolution process that resolves disputes without compromising the employer s interests. Directing staff and outside legal counsel to represent corporate interests in the resolution of employment disputes and issues when acting as the employer spokesperson before adjudication boards, administrative tribunals or before the Courts. Leading the employer s bargaining team, overseeing the development of contract language proposals for the Collective Agreement, and recommending negotiation strategies for the Collective Agreement. Developing and maintaining open, consultative and effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and shared service partners in providing quality services, enhancing business processes, coordinating approaches, resolving issues and implementing initiatives to support the corporate mandate. Representing the department on cross-ministry, interprovincial, national and other committees and teams and directing research, jurisdictional scanning, and analysis of emerging issues, trends, and best practices. Leading a team of management and HR professionals and managing fiscal resources effectively to meet government and organizational needs. Authorities The Executive Director is directly involved with the administration of legislation relating to the business of PSC and other legislation related to leadership responsibilities and delegated authorities, including: Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission Executive Director / Page 3

4 Financial Administration Act Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) Government Organization Act Public Service Act Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act Public Service Employee Relations Act Individual Rights Protection Act Labour Relations Code Employment Standards Code Administrative Procedures Act Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act Organization Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour and Employment Practices, the Executive Director, Labour and Employment Policy provides overall vision, leadership and management expertise in fulfilling the mandate of the branch. The Labour and Employment Policy branch includes the functional areas of labour and employment relations, collective bargaining, and essential services negotiations and works in coordination with the Employee Relations Shared Services team. Financial and Human Resource Management The Executive Director is accountable for the effective management of a staff complement of approximately 40 full time equivalencies and a significant budget. Contacts Contacts include the Deputy Minister, Public Service Commission; members of the Deputy Minister Human Resource Integration Committee; Assistant Deputy Ministers; staff in the division and within other areas of the Public Service Commission; members of ministry executive committees across government; the Provincial Bargaining Coordination Office; and various administrative councils. Other contacts include representatives from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, the Alberta Pensions Administration Corporation, other jurisdictions, the private sector, consultants and service providers. Issues / Challenges Collaborating with colleagues, partners and stakeholders on the delivery of key milestones to achieve the HR transformation, including the launch of centres of excellence, shared service centres and the transformation of classification systems and processes. Developing corporate collective bargaining strategies that bring together the mandate set by Cabinet and interests of individuals ministries in alignment with corporate goals. Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission Executive Director / Page 4

5 Balancing interests, expectations and requirements while encouraging cooperation among divergent and competing stakeholders including government, the HR community and union representatives. The Person (1) Knowledge/Skills/Experience Extensive related senior management experience with strengths in leadership, stakeholder engagement, and building organizational capacity. Understanding of the labour and employment, economic and political environment. Proven track record in building relationships, creating effective partnerships and leading initiatives involving multiple partners including senior executives, and shared resources to achieve corporate goals. Demonstrated ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain an environment to enhance engagement and innovation, enable staff to achieve results, and build organizational capacity for the future. Broad knowledge of human resources functions, management practices and strategies and employment legislation, regulations and policies. Understanding of strategic policy development and implementation. Exceptional communication skills, political acumen and the ability to lead, influence and negotiate innovative solutions to complex and diverse issues. Advanced analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking abilities. Strong project management, organizational abilities and contract management skills, including the ability to manage a number of demanding issues while delivering results. Experience leading and managing significant fiscal and human resources. (2) Academic Background A 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, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission Executive Director / Page 5

6 (4) 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, 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 decision-makers 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 in-depth 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 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 Develops staff Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission Executive Director / Page 6