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Benchmark Evaluation - M610-03

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Identification Section

Working Title: Executive Director, Corporate Services
Ministry: Generic
Division, Branch/Unit: Corporate Services
Reports To: Deputy Minister
Levels to D.M.: 1
Job Description: M610-03
Minimum Recruitment Standard:  
Class Code: M61001

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, the position provides strategic advice on corporate service policies for complex financial, information management and corporate services challenges. The position is responsible for Finance - accounting and contract management, budget, FOIP, IT, accommodations and records management. The position is the Senior Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer for the ministry.

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Evaluation

Know-How Problem Solving Accountability Total Job Points
FII+3 460 F4 50% 230 F3+C 264 954
 
Short Profile: A1

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Evaluation Rationale

  • Know-How:
  • F: Requires extensive knowledge of business, financial, operational planning and accountability and knowledge of provincial corporations and board management.
  • II+: Provides financial, IT and CIO leadership to the ministry by leading the planning and reporting process for a ($183 M grant budget), formulating policies, managing complex issues and leading staff to achieve results. The push up recognizes responsibility for all corporate service functions such as accounting, contract management, budget, FOIP, and IT in a small ministry.
  • 3: Serves in an advisory role to the Alberta Science and Research Authority, Alberta Research Council and iCORE. Develops and maintains effective relationships within the ministry, across government and with stakeholders. Collaborates with shared service providers to manage resource allocations and service standards.
  • Problem Solving:
  • The position is responsible for providing a consolidated financial plan, financial report capacity and annual reports for the ministry, three institutes, two subsidiaries and one authority. Develops the financial services structure, systems and processes, and creative ways of analyzing forecasts and anticipating cash flow.
  • Accountability:
  • F: The position is the SFO and CIO for the ministry. Provides strategic options, policy advice and briefing papers and recommendations to the DM.
  • 3+: The Executive Director manages the corporate service programs, finance, budget, IT, accommodation and records management for the ministry.
  • C: Provides all corporate services to the ministry and provides financial advice to the Boards.
Last Reviewed:  

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Last Review / Update: 2007-09-27

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