Parking Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

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    Job Information
    Job Title: Parking Advisor
    Job Requisition ID: 57091
    Ministry: Infrastructure
    Location: Edmonton
    Full or Part-Time: Full Time
    Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
    Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
    Scope: Open Competition
    Closing Date: April 26, 2024

    Classification: Subsidiary 01B 3625 Administrative Support 5
    Salary: $1,913.27 to $2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 – $61,138/year)

    The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

    Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta's population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
    We believe in building careers and providing opportunities to develop within the organization. We also provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work and support for wellness at work. In short, we provide staff with the tools and support they need to excel. Working together we will promote the Alberta Public Service Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.

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    Role Responsibilities

    The Alberta Infrastructure Parking Advisor team leads the parking administration program that applies to all Government of Alberta (GoA) ministries, with parking allocations located throughout the province and encompassing government-owned and leased spaces. As a Parking Advisor, you would be the primary contact and source of expertise for all parking coordinators within your assigned portfolio

    Reporting to the Parking Specialist, the Parking Advisor functions within applicable legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standard. The Parking Advisor provides interpretation, advice, and guidance to client ministry contacts and monitors parking coordination and processing activities performed within client ministries to ensure the program is administered in accordance with relevant GoA and Alberta Infrastructure policies, directives, and guidelines.

    The incumbent plays a key role of:

  • Providing client ministry parking coordinators with guidance and resolve issues relating to the use and functionality of the GoA Online Parking Request Administration (OPRA) system.
  • Analyzing and resolving complex parking program administration issues originating within the assigned portfolio of client ministries, including those associated with employee taxable benefits.
  • Performing financial audits of taxable benefit deductions to ensure deductions are accurate and comply with the Federal Tax Act and Regulations.
  • Providing guidance and direction to client ministry parking coordinators and employees in relation to determination of eligibility and reviews of taxable benefit appeals.
  • Managing the provision of parking access materials to client ministry parking contacts, interpreting new and renewed lease documents to update associated work management systems with parking information, and conducting audits of parking lots and associated materials to reconcile and verify system information.
  • Identifying issues and opportunities relating to the administration of the GoA parking program and provides recommendations to improve associated business and system processing practices.
  • Qualifications

    Required

    High school diploma and three years of related progressive experience.

    Equivalency : Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:

  • One year of experience for one year of education; or
  • One year of education for one year of experience.
  • Demonstrated strong ability and skills of:

  • Interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with Alberta Infrastructure and client ministry staff and non-government representatives to explain and clarify parking policies and directives and resolve issues
  • Analytical and problem solving skills to develop viable and effective solutions to issues and compile, summarize and coordinate information
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Client focus, including sensitivity to impact of decisions on individuals and organizations
  • Commitment to confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy, particularly when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature
  • Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple activities and assignments, often under tight timelines
  • Working independently as well as lead and contribute within a team environment
  • Coaching and guiding other people in business and system processing requirements and the use of automated systems
  • Demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Pro-actively identifying concerns, issues, and potential solutions and recommendations applicable to the delivery of the GoA parking administration program
  • Adapting to and coping with shifting priorities within a complex organization and continually changing business environment
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with standard Business productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word);
  • Experience in, or knowledge of, the following would be an asset.

  • GoA business plans, goals, strategies, and priorities as they relate to the Ministry
  • Mandate, programs, and organization structure of Alberta Infrastructure and particularly the Properties Division branch and unit business and operational plans, structure, programs, and reporting relationships, and linkages to other areas of the Ministry and government
  • Other legislation and regulations (e.g., Tax Act and Regulations in relation to parking as a taxable benefit; FOIP Act)
  • Relevant inventory management systems such as FAMIS, BLIMS and/or OPRA, equivalencies will be considered.
  • Notes

    Hours of work:
    36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15 am to 4.30 pm

    Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies. Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your writing competency.

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  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
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  • 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.