Director, Data Strategy and Governance

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Data Strategy and Governance 
Job Requisition ID: 61500
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 4, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary:$4,274.26 - $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($111,558 - $141,662 / 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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Technology and Innovation (T&I) Ministry supports Government of Alberta (GoA) departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation. 

The Data and Content Management division is responsible for advancing strategies, policies and programs related to the delivery of data, content management and artificial intelligence technology. The division uses a unified approach to data, decision-making and service delivery across the GoA balanced with individual client needs. This facilitates enhanced data sharing, collaboration, reduction in data duplication and innovation to ensure effective and efficient services across the government to provide better services to Albertans.  
 
The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!

Role Responsibilities

As the Director, Data Strategy and Governance, you will be accountable for oversight and implementation of the GoA Data Strategy, enabling data-driven innovation and a data-driven government for the benefit of all Albertans. You will set the strategic direction of data, establish enterprise data governance in all GoA departments, lead the development and operationalization of the data-driven innovation program and provide data advisory services to all stakeholders. In this position, you will be accountable for the publishing and accessing of government data and information, as well as leading implementation of the GoA Data Literacy program enhancing data capabilities across all public service staff.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring that Government wide data initiatives and projects are strategically assessed, prioritized, and adhere to data governance principles; enabling departments to meet business goals and objectives, and make more informed decisions using quality data.
• Setting the strategic direction in establishing data policies and a data governance framework to facilitate data sharing and collaboration with departments and industry.
• Providing effective leadership, direction, coaching, and support to a high-performing team.
• Presenting and/or preparing strategic options, recommendations, and solutions to the Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, and Minister regarding data strategy and governance functions.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Proactive problem identification, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to communicate effectively and collaborate strategically with a wide variety of stakeholders and balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, including the ability to lead teams through complex issues while still delivering results.
• The ability as a team leader with a commitment to create, support, and sustain an environment that enables staff to achieve results, and to develop and build organizational capacity for the future.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Business Administration), supplemented by at least seven (7) years of related leadership and strategic planning experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Applications without cover letters demonstrating how your skills and experience relate to the role will not be considered. Your cover letter will be used to assess your writing style and expertise in written communication.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills

Assets:

• Experience in procurement management
• Experience managing complex programs

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of nine (9) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience; or a minimum of eleven (11) years of related experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees 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
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants 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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This 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 Sam Thomas Mathew at Sam.Thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca.