Program/policy Development Advisor - Red Deer, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 46336

Ministry:
Seniors, Community and Social Services

Location:
Red Deer

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date
:
August 17, 2023

Classification:
Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

About Us:

Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs.

This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

Role:

If you have the drive to be an integral part of care excellence to vulnerable Albertans, the role of Program/Policy Advisor may be the right fit.

Michener Services is seeking a professional to support the development and implementation of working policies for direct operations within Seniors, Community and Social Services.

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Michener Services in Red Deer, AB. and serves as a liaison with key stakeholders.

With a mission to facilitate consistency and best practice; this relationship builder will ensure that direct operations staff have the tools needed to provide the highest levels of care in home settings.

This role will utilize policy, evaluation, stakeholder consultation, effective communications and project work to support service excellence.

Underlying your policy, project management and communications experience is an understanding of service provision to persons with disabilities in Alberta and outcomes for inclusion, participation and stability.

Critical thinking, research, and communications skills are essential. Knowledge of policy development and strong critical thinking skills will be relied on to ensure success in the role.

Some key responsibilities include:

Policy and Program development
Leads small projects or components of larger projects to aid in evaluating, assessing and changing policies, programs and objectives or for reports.
Identifies emerging program and policy issues to effectively analyze diverse viewpoints and develop valid recommendations for presentation to ministry representatives.
Program related performance measures
Develops program evaluation reports that meet the Government's commitment as it relates to public reporting; expenditure management; management of results/outcomes; and policy/program improvements.
Stakeholder consultation
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with branch, division, and government partners to ensure collaborative efforts lead to the effective development and implementation of policies.
Communications and issues support
Remains current and informed on issues specific to relevant program/policy to inform management.
Complies information such as key messages, briefing notes, and responses for internal use and media inquiries.

Qualifications:

University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Project management
Public administration
Policy
Research
Communications written, interpersonal.
Facilitation
Quality assurance

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:
Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

Agility
Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment.

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Drive for Results - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
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Develop Self and Others - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
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Build Collaborative Environments - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Develop Networks - Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees and other partners.
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Systems Thinking - Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team