Professional Standards Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Professional Standards Coordinator is an independent investigator who conducts code of conduct and/or internal process investigations concerning OHS’s Peace Officers and staff as well as establishes an accountability framework for organizational performance on behalf of OHSPD.
 

The primary responsibilities of the Professional Standards Coordinator include:

• Working closely with management to coordinate and deliver comprehensive investigative files resulting from complaints against peace officers employed by OHSPD.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate incoming information evidence and correspondence concerning public and employer-initiated complaints directed towards internal discipline issues.
• Assist managers in conducting investigations in response to citizen complaints and employer-initiated investigations.
• Soliciting information from internal and external stakeholders and sources, assessing and compiling information, conducting interviews, completing reports and ensuring legislative requirement are met, including those set out in the Peace Officer Act.
• Responsible for the proper handling, secure storage, and dissemination of information pertinent to Code of Conduct and/or internal process investigations.
• Develop and implement an accountability framework including creation of performance monitoring and organizational performance systems.
• Liaise with other Government of Alberta departments such as the Public Service Commission and Public Safety & Emergency Services.

To be successful in this position, you will require:

• Excellent time management, organizational, coordination skills while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• A high-level of independent action and thought.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with offices of government executives and key stakeholders.
• Excellent ability to deal with complex, dynamic, sensitive and often urgent issues and relationships.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of highly sensitive and confidential files, projects, and processes while meeting multiple deadlines and handling conflicting interests.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A background in program development, technological expertise in systems implementation and automation is an asset.
• A strong investigative background and an ability to understand and interpret a variety of legislations, Government of Alberta (GoA) policies, procedures and practices is required.
• Must be able to apply this knowledge in problem solving and providing accurate information.

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

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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Required Competencies:

• Agility – You have the ability to being agile means that each of us needs to be able to anticipate, quickly adapt, take advantage of opportunities, and make effective decisions.
  
  
• Drive for Results – You are able to hold true to principles and confront problems directly, taking steps to rectify problem situations.
  
  
• Develop Self and Others – You have a commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
  
  
• Build Collaborative Environments – You have the ability to collaboration means that we are all working toward a common goal and have access to the distributed expertise inside and outside the organization.
  
  
• Develop Networks – You have the ability to develop appropriate networks is essential as expectations are changing and one of the best ways to solve complex problems will be through collaboration.
  
  
• System Thinking – You are able to integrate in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment and potential risks when considering possible opportunities or actions.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving – You have the ability to bring the right people together to solve complex problems and find solutions.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years 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. 

Related experience may include but not be limited to:

• Comprehensive knowledge of legislative and operational restrictions in the sharing of investigative information.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Peace Officer Act, Criminal Code, Access to Information (ATI) Act and other related provincial and federal statutes.
• Knowledge of accountability frameworks, organizational performance and performance monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of proper handling and storage of sensitive documents.

The position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• In depth knowledge of compliance requirements of the Peace Officer Act and associated regulations and the Public Security Peace Officer Program, Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Knowledge of Ministry and Division/Branch business plans, structures and reporting relationships including a solid understanding of Division/Branch operations, business environment, priorities and issues.
• Knowledge of GoA and Ministry policies, processes and practices.

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

We are currently hiring for one full time permanent position. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (36.25 hours/week).

Work location is in J. G. O' Donoghue Building at 7000 - 113 Street NW, Edmonton or at the Guinness House, 727 - 7 Avenue SW, Calgary.

A cover letter is required. In your cover letter, please provide information that clearly demonstrates how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements for this position.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks (references, criminal record check, and academic verification) 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 Government of Alberta has 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.