Job InformationJob Title:  85845Job Requisition ID:  Manager, Issues & OperationsMinistry:  Treasury Board and FinanceLocation: Edmonton, ABFull or Part-Time:  Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary:  PermanentScope:  Open CompetitionClosing Date:  July 27, 2026Classification: Management Manager Zone 2 (M41 Z2) Salary: $3,920.66 to $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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, as well as administration of tax and revenue programs. Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Operations, the Manager, Issues and Operations plays a key leadership role within the Deputy Minister's Office (DMO). This position supports the Deputy Minister and executive leadership by coordinating operational priorities, managing strategic issues, overseeing governance appointment processes, and ensuring timely, accurate information supports executive decision-making.Working in a fast-paced and highly visible environment, the position collaborates extensively with executive offices across government, ministry divisions, and external partners to ensure operational excellence, effective issues management, and alignment with government priorities.Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Operations, you will:- Lead the coordination, tracking, and management of strategic issues, action requests, and executive correspondence for the Deputy Minister's Office.- Develop and coordinate briefing materials, reports, strategic information products, inquiry responses, and executive decision-support materials.- Identify emerging issues, assess risks, recommend solutions, and coordinate ministry responses to support executive decision-making.- Monitor ministry priorities, strategic initiatives, and operational activities to ensure leadership remains informed of emerging risks and opportunities.- Coordinate agency appointment processes by working closely with the Minister's Office, Public Agency Secretariat, and ministry divisions.- Prepare executive materials for Deputy Minister meetings, Executive Team meetings, governance committees, and cross-ministry initiatives.- Coordinate ministry reporting requirements, including bi-weekly reporting, executive updates, and priority tracking.- Provide operational leadership for the Deputy Minister's Office, recommending improvements to administrative processes and workflow management.- Build collaborative relationships with executive leadership, ministry staff, central agencies, and stakeholders across government.- Support business continuity by providing operational coverage for the Executive Director, Strategic Operations when required.- Lead and participate in special projects and cross-ministry initiatives supporting departmental priorities.Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.- Systems Thinking: Understands how ministry priorities, government direction, and operational activities connect to support informed executive decision-making.- Develop Networks: Builds trusted relationships with executive offices, ministry partners, and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and effective information sharing.- Creative Problem Solving: Anticipates emerging issues, analyzes complex information, and develops practical solutions within tight timelines.- Agility: Quickly adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and shifting political or operational requirements.- Develop Networks: Builds trusted relationships with executive offices, ministry partners, and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and effective information sharing.Qualifications University graduation in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field, plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting senior executives, issues management, executive operations, strategic coordination, or policy/program administration is required.Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of:- one year of education for one year of experience or - one year of experience for one year of education.The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of:- Government business planning and operational processes- Executive briefing and issues management- Government decision-making processes and legislative environment- Strategic planning principles- Project management methodologies- Research and analytical techniques- Ministry programs, priorities, and stakeholder environments- Applicable legislation, including Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy requirements.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes This position is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. LocationTerrace Building located at 9515  - 107 Avenue NW, Edmonton.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.- Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.- Leadership and mentorship programs. How To Apply  Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply online. Please click here for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.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 Connie Piosca at Connie.Piosca@gov.ab.ca.