Description:
If you have significant communications planning expertise and have a keen eye for the big picture, the Assistant Director, Planning role at CPE may be for you.
In this role, you will oversee a team of communications advisors specializing in communications planning, evaluation and reporting. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing the development, implementation and evaluation of a GOA corporate communications plan and plans for cross-ministry communications initiatives.
- Managing a team of communications advisors and the creation and support of external communications materials.
- Using your industry-leading communications measurement knowledge to development a consistent corporate communications measurement system.
- Issues identification and communications opportunities.
- Overseeing the development and operation of a system to better meet communications resourcing required for priority government initiatives and advise on training to better meet organizational needs.
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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.
The successful candidate for this role will have the following competencies:
- Systems Thinking - Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts across inter- related areas and factors this into planning. Seeks to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate.
- Creative Problem Solving - Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward.
- Agility - Anticipates obstacles to change and thinks ahead about next steps. Stays focused on goals despite pressure and stress. Proposes a clear rationale for change, offers alternative solution(s) and identifies the benefits.
- Drive for Results - Clarifies objectives and taps into a variety of available resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear.
- Develop Self and Others - Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. Maintains relationships even when no specific project/initiative is underway.
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