Team Lead, Examinations

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about improving road safety and shaping the future of driver licensing in Alberta? Join the Driver, Carrier and Vehicle Services Branch as the Team Lead, Examinations—a vital leadership role at the heart of Alberta’s commercial driver examination program. Be the go-to expert for a high-impact program that ensures the safe, efficient movement of people and goods across the province. Lead a talented team, influence policy and standards, and make a province-wide difference every day.
 

As the Team Lead, Examinations, you’ll supervise a team of staff and contracted Commercial Driver Examiners delivering road tests across Alberta. You will serve as the provincial subject-matter expert on driver examinations, overseeing day-to-day operations while also guiding long-term program development, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a rare blend of operational leadership, program influence, and strategic advisory—making it a standout opportunity for a strong leader with a passion for public service and road safety.
 

Your key responsibilities include:
 

• Supervising and mentoring a diverse team of Driver Examiners across the province
• Coordinating and optimizing examination schedules, resources, and workflows
• Conducting quality assurance to ensure policy and regulatory compliance
• Leading the development of training plans, materials, and onboarding processes
• Resolving complex operational and policy-related issues with sound judgment
• Developing and delivering briefings, reports, and responses to executive leadership
• Engaging with stakeholders to maintain and enhance licensing standards
• Managing the systems, tools, and processes that support driver examination delivery
• Leading change management and communication efforts related to industry updates
• Providing subject-matter expertise to support policy development and regulatory updates.
   

What you’ll bring to the role:
 

• Exceptional leadership and supervisory skills to inspire and guide a distributed team
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to inform, educate, and engage diverse stakeholders
• Emotional intelligence that fosters trust, resolves conflict, and strengthens team culture
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex, high-impact issues
• A collaborative and innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
   

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

Qualifications

Required:
 

• A related university degree (e.g., Arts, Business), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Demonstrated experience in supervising or managing a team of professionals.
• Valid Alberta Class 1 driver’s licence or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Alberta, including overnight stays
• Proven facilitation skills and experience developing and delivering training.

Preferred:
 

• Driver examiner or driver instructor experience
• S endorsement on your driver’s licence.

Equivalencies are:

A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.


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

Additional Position Details:
 

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Due to the essential nature of the work, this role requires in-office presence at Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3.
• Traveling will consist of 50-75% of the work schedule, including overnight stays and across the province.
   

Recruitment Process:
 

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, etc.
• Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.
• 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. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
   

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 a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.