Manager, Business Planning

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Public Service’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals is seeking a Manager, Business Planning to lead and coordinate the department’s planning and reporting efforts, including the development of the business plan and annual report. The role collaborates with divisions to drive performance metrics and continuity planning across the ministry.

The successful candidate will supervise analysts, align priorities with government commitments, and support the Strategic Leadership Team in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related subject area, plus a minimum number of four years related experience in business planning and reporting is required.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Development of the business plan, annual report and briefing binders for Committee of Supply and Public Accounts.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development and reporting of performance metrics.
• Lead the Ministry's Risk Management Process.
• Lead the development and coordination of department business continuity plans.
• Support the Director in achieving business planning mandate and goals.

Skills

Project management

Planning & reporting

Performance measurement

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related subject area

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Business Planning
Job Requisition ID: 85982
Ministry: Energy and Minerals

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Classification: Manager, Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems.
Please review Energy and Minerals to learn more and what it has to offer.
The Ministry Services Division provides enterprise-wide support services for the Department of Energy and Minerals and ensures alignment with and adherence to related Government of Alberta-wide policy and direction. As part of the Ministry Services Division, the Business Services Branch provides the following:

• legislative planning and reporting,
• coordination of the department’s policy, legislation and agency governance files,
• coordination of the red tape reduction initiative for the department, and
• facilities, and accommodations services on behalf of the department for both the Edmonton and Calgary offices.

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about government planning and reporting? The Ministry Services Division is seeking an agile leader with knowledge on planning and report requirements and project management skills to help deliver on many of the department’s key priorities.

Reporting to the Director, Business Planning and Services, this position leads the Energy and Minerals’ business planning and reporting, the development and coordination of the Ministry's business plan and annual report, performance measure development and evaluation, enterprise risk management and business continuity. This position works collaboratively with management from all divisions and agencies to effectively lead these priorities. This position provides support to the Strategic Leadership Team by preparing appropriate information for the Ministry’s integrated planning and reporting processes.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Planning and Reporting: Development of the business plan, annual report and briefing binders for Committee of Supply and Public Accounts.
• Performance Management and Evaluations: Coordinate and facilitate the development and reporting of performance metrics, related to business planning and reporting. Lead, champion and facilitate the implementation of the department's evaluation framework.
• Lead the Ministry's Risk Management Process.
• Lead the development and coordination of department business continuity plans.
• Support the Director in achieving business planning mandate and goals.

The successful incumbent must employ a high degree of project management, coordination across large organizations, analytical, evaluative and creative thinking skills. This position will require a strong awareness of the broad outcomes and priorities of the ministry to ensure they are represented in the legislative planning and reporting items. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain senior level relationships, as well as being an effective leader by managing a team of analysts.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Systems Thinking: Manager to maintain an awareness of broad objectives and priorities of the department to ensure alignment and integration of planning and reporting and setting a strategic direction.

Agility: Success in this position requires the Manager to be flexible in adapting to varying objectives within the Ministry, other Ministries and stakeholders.

Drive for Results: To set out strategies to gather and interpret input from divisions and senior leaders to ensure Ministry plans and strategies are reflective of government commitments and priorities.

Building Collaborative Environments: Build trust with and encourage collaboration between divisions and senior leaders to ensure that there is alignment between the Ministry's business plan and core businesses, goals and strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related subject area, plus a minimum number of four years related experience in business planning and reporting is required.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

The following will be considered assets:

• Project management experience.
• Planning and Reporting experience.
• Performance Measurement and Evaluation experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:This is one full-time permanent position.

Location:Petroleum Plaza Building, North Tower, Edmonton.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

Final candidates will be required to undergo academic verification and undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at [e-mail].