Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister of Immigration and Career Training requires a highly-motivated, results-oriented individual to fill the position of Executive Advisor (EA) to the Deputy Minister. In this pivotal position you will manage various policy, program and operational issues and projects on behalf of the Deputy Minister, the Minister's Office and the executive leadership team.

Our ideal candidate is proactive, can analyze and comprehend ministry goals and strategies, and understands how they relate to government's strategic direction. You are able to clearly communicate information and explain the rationale behind decisions. You will do this by using a collaborative approach to build relationships and influence others to achieve goals or resolve problems while demonstrating openness and receptivity to new information. In addition, a high degree of organization and attention to detail is required to track achievements, take corrective action, meet deadlines, and plan and manage work effectively.

To be successful in the position, you will be aware of ministry and government issues and programs, and the impact of decisions on citizens and stakeholders. You will be sensitive to the differing needs and perspectives of multiple partners and ensure program policies are consistent with the strategic direction of the ministry and government.

As the Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister, you will independently and collaboratively:

• Manage various policy issues, projects, and processes on behalf of the Deputy Minister;
• Confidentially coordinate briefing materials and documents to respond to emergent issues, and report and provide advice to the Deputy Minister on program, policy and administrative issues;
• Work with various managers and committees on various strategic initiatives and issues;
• Manage the Referrals role ensuring all written and verbal requests are responded to in a timely, accurate and effective manner; and/or,
• Represent the Deputy Minister's Office on inter-branch projects as well as inter-ministerial committees and projects.

To be successful you will have:

• Leadership strengths that promote one-team, inclusion, engagement and foster an innovative, collaborative environment;
• Strong analytical and policy skills to comprehend the ministry goals and strategies and understand how they relate to government's strategic direction;
• Strong effective written and oral communications skills to relay information and explain the rationale behind decisions and use a collaborative approach to persuade others to achieve goals or resolve problems, while demonstrating openness and receptivity to new information;
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making skills to identify and address ministry and government program issues, and assess the potential impacts of decisions on public/client interest and concerns;
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail to proactively plan and manage work in an effective manner, track achievements, take corrective action and meet deadlines, and plan and manage work effectively;
• Demonstrated ability to build commitment through collaboration, consultation and consideration of citizen and stakeholder impacts; and/or,
• Collaboration and relationship building skills to resolve problems, address and manage sensitive and differing needs and perspectives of multiple stakeholders, and carry out ministry business to ensure successful outcomes.

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