Recruitment posting
_Generic Recruitment Posting (HSHS)
Competition #: 704
Ministry : Jobs, Economy and Innovation
Opening Date : 2020/07/31
closing Date : 2020/08/26
Role : Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of the Invest Alberta Corporation (IAC) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for this new provincial agency that will lead an aggressive worldwide campaign to attract job-creating investment to the province.
The Government of Alberta is establishing a provincial agency to promote Alberta as an investment destination, generate leads in key sectors, cultivate investor and partner relationships, and provide tailored services to high-value and high-impact investors. The agency will help instill investor confidence and generate investment in Alberta’s primary sectors – energy, agriculture and tourism. Invest Alberta will also pursue investment opportunities for Alberta’s high-growth industries, such as technology, aviation and aerospace, and financial services. The Alberta International Office network will report into this agency and provide investment, trade and advocacy services to the province.
Reporting to a board of directors, the CEO’s primary responsibilities include:
- Setting up the investment agency, developing policies and procedures, staffing, developing an effective corporate structure, program delivery, and operational planning to deliver on the agency’s mandate;
- Leading the management team in developing, implementing, and reporting on the investment agency;
- Preparing, presenting, and executing a strategic plan, business plan, annual budget, and annual report to the Minister of Alberta Economic Development, Trade and Tourism;
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate systems and resources (e.g., physical, human, fiscal) for general administration, information technology, financial management, control and accountability of the agency;
- Ensuring the proper assessment, management, and mitigation of risks;
- Leading the agency, including staff interactions with various government departments;
- Coordinating strategies to grow investment in Alberta’s key and enabling sectors;
- Expanding a commercial presence and recognition of Alberta in global investment markets;
- Promoting the province as an attractive investment destination and articulating information on the province’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) performance;
- Building successful networks and relationships within national and international financial and investment centres, through outreach and integrated strategies;
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of effective marketing materials and corporate communications strategy;
- Sharing information in a timely manner by ensuring the agency’s information management systems and information technology systems accommodate and enable the free and open exchange of information that is not commercially sensitive or subject to other access restrictions;
- Ensuring the coordination of external communications with Government of Alberta communications staff and agency staff so that the proper planning, review, or collaboration can occur, as necessary;
- Liaising with senior and elected government officials; and
- Providing support to the agency’s Board of Directors to allow it to carry out its governance responsibilities.
The CEO has a record of achievement as a senior executive and should have the capability, diverse range of skills, and experience required to lead the organization. Relevant professional knowledge and experience includes:
- Corporate Governance;
- Strategic Planning;
- Fiscal Management;
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Foreign Direct Investment;
- Financial/Capital Markets, both domestic and international;
- Business Development; and
- Stakeholder Relations.
Additional requirements include:
- Proven managerial abilities, including leadership and team building skills;
- An ability to foster a culture of integrity, trust, and accountability within the agency;
- An ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences in varying circumstances,
- A passion for promoting investment and economic development in all regions of Alberta;
- A reputation for sound ethics and integrity;
- A demonstrated respect for others;
- An ability to work with and support a diverse Board as well as local, international and government stakeholders;
- An ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful, politically sensitive, changing and uncertain environment;
- Exceptional judgement and communication skills;
- A demonstrated ability to identify and synthesize information from a variety of sources to develop and articulate a long-term vision and strategic plan for IAC and ensure its success; and
- An ability to influence, inspire, and motivate others by providing direction or through collaboration, consensus building, and modelling to achieve desired outcomes.
Remuneration is currently under review.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
Please note: This ad will close on August 26, 2020, or until suitable candidate found.
Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.
Phone: 780-408-8460
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 12th Floor 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S7 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.