Driver Program Administrator - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 43308

Ministry:
Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular and Temporary available

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
July 10, 2023

Classification:
Administration 2

About Us:

Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America.

We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system as well as water management infrastructure.

With Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow.

We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The department promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

Managing transportation safety
Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
Expanding and enhancing a wellintegrated transportation system and enabling market access

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Role:

The Driver Programs Branch is responsible for the training of driver examiners and the screening, testing, licensing, auditing and monitoring of driving schools, driving instructors and driver examiners.

Driver education and licensing programs (including road tests for all classes of licenses and the graduated driver licensing program) are delivered by private operators throughout the province while driver examiners, driver training school / special delivery agents and instructors as well as various driver training programs receive licenses from the province to deliver services.

Reporting to the Senior Driver Programs Administrator, the Driver Programs Administrator is responsible for developing and maintaining service standards for the driver examination and driver training industries.

These services are delivered to directly support the Department's mandate to reduce collisions and provide a safe and efficient transportation system.

Administrators must ensure policy decisions and legislative authorities relating to these services are maintained and complied with.

The core responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Monitoring licensed Driver Examiners, Senior Driving Instructors, Driver Training Programs and Special Delivery Agents as well as Instructors in accordance with the provincial regulations, policies and guidelines
Screening driving instructors, special delivery agents and instructors as well as the testing of driving instructors
Screening, testing and training driver examiner applicants
Establishing driver training schools
Program audits and monitoring to ensure that all driver training schools and instructors, special delivery agents and instructors as well as driver examiners comply with all the related legislation, policies and procedures
Initiating and conducting investigations into complaints or concerns regarding driver examiners, driver training instructors, driver training schools or special delivery agent programs
Participating in team projects, special projects and other duties as required

Qualifications:

Required:

2year Diploma in Business or equivalent, supplemented by at least 5 years of experience in driver examination/instruction, program development

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.

Desired:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Motor Vehicle Systems (MOVES), CORES and TSIS
Detailed working knowledge of legislation and regulations such as the _Traffic Safety Act_, Driver Examination and Driver Training Regulation and all associated regulations and orders as well as departmental policy and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed organizational and time management skills
Commitment to client services by exemplifying confidentiality, discretion, tact, continuous improvement and innovation

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:

Essential Competencies:

Systems Thinking - Taking a long-term view towards organization's objectives and integrating in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment, trends and potential risks when attaining goals

Develop Networks - Build strong and trusting relationships with sta