Governance Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Advanced Education supports Albertans by providing the education and training opportunities they need to prepare for the workforce.

This is accomplished by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; and, supporting academic research and innovation.

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 50605

Ministry:
Advanced Education

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Ongoing

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
December 5, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 2

Salary:
$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,290/year)

Role Responsibilities:

The Ministry of Advanced Education has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Governance Advisor to join our team

The Governance Advisor supports both Land Agent Advisory Committee (LAAC) and Professional Regulatory Organizations (PROs) recruitment, appointment, and administration, which includes set-up and payment of honorarium and expenses including related guidance and quality assurance.

Reporting to the Manager Land Agent Licensing, the Advisor also contributes to governance advisory services for PROs and ad hoc projects as needed.

The Advisor is responsible to contribute to LAAC and PROs compliance with overarching legislation and Government of Alberta (GoA) policy and processes applicable to all Alberta public agencies.

In this role also contributes to the Minister, senior officials, ministry staff, and agencies receiving timely and comprehensive information and advice on professional governance matters.

In your role as a Governance Advisor, you will:

Assist with the Land Agent's Advisory Committee and PROs public member recruitments and appointments.
Contribute to the creation of briefing notes and associated documentation as needed throughout recruitment and appointment process.
Assist Governance Specialist in the development of recruitment plan, advertisement, job description, and competency matrix.
Ensure honoraria and expenses are processed and reported in a timely manner.
Set up all members in appropriate payment and administration systems to enable the administration of payments for honoraria and expenses for LAAC and public members to PROs in line with financial policies, processes and procedures.
Provide guidance and support to members setting up their profiles, including development of support resources (e.g., orientation materials, checklists).
Develop draft materials to support the public members appointed to the PROs, as well as the PROs to enhance and build governance capacity across the ministry, the members and the supported organizations.
Contribute to enhancement/improvement projects and process measures so that the ministry has consistent and robust processes in alignment with governance frameworks and priorities.
Contribute to process enhancement projects as assigned (e.g., research, synthesis of information, presentation of results, identification of trends).
Provide input and recommendations relating to issues, opportunities and challenges associated with unit and branch functions.
Collaborate with unit staff to ensure coordination and integration of activities and promote collaboration within the branch and ministry, and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Equivalency:

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.

The following knowledge or experiences will be considered as assets:

Experience in developing and coordinating educational materials or research materials is an asset.
Experience in developing briefing notes, conducting research, reports presentation, and analysis.
Project management experience: ability to prioritize be flexible and creative to balance multiple ongoing projects, and meet tight timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel (creating and manipulating large data sets).
Able to demonstrate written and verbal communications skills, negotiation skills, and selling skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex ideas in understandable terms to a variety of audiences.
Experience and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple ongoing projects and the ability to meet tight timelines.

Notes:

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location:
Commerce Place Building, St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or