Policy and Program Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

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Job Requisition ID: 52881


Ministry:
Children and Family Services


Location:
Edmonton and Calgary


Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent


Scope:
Open Competition


Closing Date:
March 25, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 3 Market Adjustment


Salary:
$2,626.89 to 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561- 90,011 /year)


The Ministry of Children's Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind.

Children's Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential.

Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans.

The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.


Role Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, the Program and Policy Advisor is a key member of a team that works collaboratively with Ministry staff, cross-ministry partners, inter
- and cross-divisional ministry staff, and external stakeholders to achieve government and Ministry business plan goals as it relates to prevention and early intervention. All work is guided by the Alberta Government core values of respect, integrity, accountability and excellence.


The incumbent acts as a support to senior and executive leaders for prevention and early intervention - including youth suicide prevention, youth emergency shelters, addiction, mental health, mentoring - policies, strategies, grants and programs.

The Advisor provides leadership on policy, research and evidence-informed practices/strategies and project management support on related cross-ministry plans and strategies that build capacity to meet the needs of children and youth at local, regional and provincial levels.

Examples of plans and strategies for which this position supports the implementation of include:

Building Strength, Inspiring Hope:
Alberta's Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy and the Well-being and Resiliency Framework.).


The position will be required to think creatively about the complex problems related to prevention and early intervention program delivery, grant management and policy development in Alberta, including research in best practices concerning prevention for youth suicide, youth shelters, and mentorship.

This work is very broad in scope with partnering ministries involved and the position will likely engage government ministries, community partners, the federal government, local governments and community to develop and implement plans.


The incumbent will support grant and policy implementation to address challenges collectively, proactively and strategically across government and at the local community level.


The Advisor will lead the development of reporting expectations for grants, analyze available research and data to ensure that Alberta's approach remains up to date, and appropriate for the current context.

This will required continued knowledge of current prevention and early intervention initiatives at the across the province.


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.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:


Critical Competencies:

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Systems Thinking
  • Provides advice and decisions that have broad based implications for division and program priorities
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Creative Problem Solving
  • Helps manage projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Uses planning skills, analytical and creative thinking skills to arrive at innovative solutions.

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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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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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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.

Qualifications:


A university degree in Political Science, Social Work, Human services or in a related field and a minimum of 2 years' related experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experienc
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