Manager leading the Industry Relations unit supporting industry growth and economic development initiatives. Engaging stakeholders, analyzing intelligence and providing strategic direction for government policy.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Industry Relations, this position is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to a team of professional staff.
Engage stakeholders to identify industrial opportunities, define challenges and develop solutions.
Gather and analyse industry intelligence to inform government policy, programming and strategy.
Lead delivery of pathfinding supports for businesses to government programs, information, contacts and resources.
Coordination of customized concierge services to select large business investors.
Build industry networks and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships.
Work collaboratively with colleagues providing input on industry policy and program development.
Lead the team in a strong systems thinking approach to identify implications, options and the strategic impact of decisions.
Manage the assignment, review and completion and provide direction for various action requests, briefings, advice and presentations.
Requirements
University graduation in a field related to the position (Business, Economics, Arts, Public Administration etc), supplemented by four years related experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Knowledge of manufacturing and processing sectors, and a strong awareness of emerging issues, industry and market trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Knowledge of economic development practices, industry drivers for economic growth and investment, and economic trends provincially, nationally and globally.
Strong working knowledge of government decision making, policy and program development.
The incumbent must have the ability to understand the ministry's priorities and delivery processes including legislation, regulations, policies and programs.
Strong ability to successfully establish, maintain and enhance effective stakeholder networks and relationships internally within the ministry, across government, and externally with industry and the economic development ecosystem.
Experience managing staff with a demonstrated commitment to create, support and sustain a team environment that enables, motivates and empowers staff to achieve positive results and outcomes.
Sound knowledge of project management approaches and experience leading a variety of project teams to successful achievement of objectives.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx .
Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca .
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits .
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive .
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