Chair of the Special Areas Board (SAB)

Posted on: Oct 24, 2024
Posted by: Government of Alberta

Summary

Competition #: 836
Ministry: Municipal Affairs

The Minister of Municipal Affairs is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as Chair of the Special Areas Board (SAB).

The Special Areas is a remarkable rural community in Southeastern Alberta. Its boundaries outline over five million acres of land and are home to almost 5,000 residents. The Special Areas is a unique type of local government, administered by a board of four members appointed by Lieutenant Governor in Council. In addition to the board, an advisory council of 13 is elected in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and represents the residents of the three Special Areas.

Key Responsibilities

The Chair of the Special Areas Board is responsible for the overall management of the Special Areas through the development and delivery of cost effective and responsive local government services for a large geographic area (220 townships) and the development and implementation of land use policies on approximately 2.6 million acres of public land. The Chair is responsible to the Special Areas Board for local governance matters and reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Services Division, on provincial matters.

This unique role functions, in effect, as both the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Special Areas Board. There are significant responsibilities to represent the board to the public, industry, and the provincial government, while also overseeing the administration of the organization.

Appointment to the position is by Order in Council for a three-year term and reappointment is made at the discretion of the Minister to a maximum of ten consecutive years.

This Executive Manager I position offers a bi-weekly salary range of $5,082.46 – $6,679.30.

Meetings of the board take place in Hanna, Alberta.

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

The Alberta Government is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion on Alberta’s agencies, boards, and commissions. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds, who embody a wide range of knowledge, skills, and expertise, are encouraged to apply.

The Chair of the Special Areas Board is required to have the following skills and experience:

  • Extensive related senior leadership with experience in municipal and public lands administration.
  • Thorough knowledge of municipal administration including financial, assessment, taxation, protective services, water and sewer, waste management, agricultural service boards and recreation.
  • Excellent contract management skills relating to the development and implementation of large capital projects.
  • Working understanding of road construction and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of industrial and agricultural use of land.
  • Understanding of environmental issues relating to land, air and water including endangered species and water management.
  • An understanding of and sensitivity to the history, culture, opportunities and challenges for the Special Areas.
  • Strong leadership skills including the ability to inspire the development and adoption of a shared vision.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, decision-making, and verbal and written communications skills.
  • Advanced public speaking and facilitation skills.
  • Proven analytical skills and the ability to take complex information and diverse points of view into consideration in making decisions.
  • Knowledge of policy development, strategic business and operational planning, measurement and reporting processes.
  • Skills and abilities to respond to contentious, controversial issues within political environments.
  • Experience effectively managing significant fiscal and human resources.

Academic Background

  • A university degree in a related field is preferred.

Contact Information

Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission

Phone: 780-408-8460

Email: psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca

For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit: https://public-agency-list.alberta.ca/PublicAgencyOpportunityList/GetOpportunityById?opportunityId=836

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

Name: Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission
Email: psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

October 28, 2024
Posting ID: 28548