Driver Programs Administrator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead, the Driver Programs Administrator is responsible for planning and conducting a suite of compliance inspections to uphold the integrity of the driver training and testing system with the intent of enhancing traffic safety in Alberta. Inspections include on-site monitoring of driver examiners and driving instructors to provide quality assurance for their actions, and auditing driver training schools to ensure multiple elements of their operations comply with requirements (e.g., records managements, classrooms, yards). The Driver Programs Administrator also completes inspections in response to ad hoc complaints or situations flagged through ongoing risk assessments. Based on inspection results, remedial and potential disciplinary actions are identified and communicated; significant disciplinary actions are recommended for management approval.
 
Advice is provided to multiple stakeholders regarding compliance and monitoring requirements and interpretation of related policy and legislation. Subject-matter-expertise is provided to the development and implementation of an effective program compliance accountability framework as well as inspection strategies, processes and schedules.

The core responsibilities include: 
 

• Completing a suite of inspections in a timely, consistent, thorough, and unbiased manner, in compliance with appropriate legislation and policy.
• Managing records effectively. Information provided to stakeholders, ministry leadership is professional and accurate, and supports key performance indicators and other data purposes.
• Contributing to a continuous improvement environment, striving for modernized governance and systems that align with ministry business plan goals.  
• Being a subject-matter expert by providing advisory services, in alignment with the mandate and goals of the department.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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.
 

• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change
  
   

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Required: 
 

• Two-year diploma in a related field or equivalent, supplemented by at least 5 years of experience in driver examination, instruction, and/or program development
  • Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Class 1 and 6 driver’s license and experience as a licensed driving instructor or driver examiner.

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.

 

Assets:
 

• Computer skills in the areas of 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 confidentiality, discretion, tact, continuous improvement and innovation.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of Work:
7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week
 

Location: 
Edmonton & Calgary
 

Additional Information:
We have two full-time temporary positions open for this competition (until March 31, 2027)
 
Travel will be required for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs