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

Government of Alberta
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Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 41708


Ministry:
Seniors, Community and Social Services


Location:
Edmonton


Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week


Regular/Temporary:
Permanent


Scope:
Open Competition


Closing Date:
April 28, 2023


Classification:
Program Services 3 Market Adjustment


About Us:


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

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


Within the Disability Services Division, the Disability Policy and Supports Branch leads program policy and statutory oversight for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs, focusing on accountability, innovation and policy excellence.

For more information about Community and Social Services, visit our website:


Role:


The Program and Policy Advisor provides program policy advice and project coordination for the design, development and maintenance of the FSCD and PDD programs, including legislative, regulatory and policy changes.

This expert knowledge and support is provided both within the branch and to partners in the division.

All work is conducted with the goal of ensuring that the interests and policy priorities of the program are effectively represented in projects and other activities.

The position's focus is research and analysis, development of recommendations and information materials, as well as coordinating cross-divisional projects.

Results achieved by this position will have an influence on current department and program initiatives, and future policies and priorities.

To be successful in this role, the Program and Policy Advisor will have the ability to:

  • Think strategically and develop solutions to complex problems;
  • Provide facts and advice in an objective manner;
  • Understand and articulate issues with broad social and political implications;
  • Summarize and synthesize information efficiently and accurately from a variety of sources in order to make recommendations; and
  • Understand how analysis relates to the work of decisionmakers across the broader government.

Qualifications:


An undergraduate degree in a related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.


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 will be considered assets:

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Experience leading projects
  • Experience with policy and legislative development
  • Experience writing for a variety of audiences

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:
If you haven't included competency information in the "Role" section, you can include the critical competencies with examples of how they relate to the role being recruited to in this section; below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:


  • Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
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Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
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Develop Self and Others: Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
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Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open and honest manner with colleagues.
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Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders.
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Systems thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
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Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.


Salary:

$2,588.06 to $3,397.76 bi-weekly ($67,290 - $88,342 / year)


Notes:

Hours of work are 36.25 hours weekly.

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 full time.

Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.


What we have to Offer:

  • Working for the Alberta Public Service
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
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