Disability Services Policy & Supports - Multiple Roles (PS3 / PS4)

Role Responsibilities

We have exciting opportunities in the following areas:

Program and Policy Advisor; Analyst, Advisory and Engagement– Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
The position assists in the development and implementation of program and operational policies, including performance measurement and evaluation. The position carries out short-term projects or are responsible for a component of a large project or initiative that may impact the branch or division.

Responsibilities:
•    Develops briefing notes, policy papers, correspondence, key messages and responses 
•    Researches, evaluates, and analyses quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources, including data and analytics, stakeholder consultation, internal and cross-jurisdictional databases, and academic journals 
•    Assists with the development of project management plans for initiatives.
•    Provides information to support departmental, inter-departmental, inter-governmental committees, and working groups to ensure the perspectives of the branch and Ministry are represented and considered in discussions
•    Supports and/or coordinates various aspects of stakeholder consultation.
•    Assess content of outgoing correspondence to ensure program compliance and consistency.
•    Identifies links to government priorities, programs and services, partner initiatives, and commitments

Senior Program and Policy Advisor– Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
This position takes a lead role in carrying out complex policy and program development projects. Projects are typically of a long-term nature with multiple components, and recommendations often include options, risks, and supporting evidence. The position applies extensive theoretical and content knowledge to complete the tasks involved. You would be involved in the planning, review, evaluation, interpretation, and/or implementation of a new policy or program, within the framework of the Disability Services Division’s business plan objectives.

Responsibilities:
•    Provides expert, strategic, and sound advice to senior management and staff on policies and/or programs 
•    Performs research techniques for high-profile, strategic policies, and programs
•    provide guidance to project working groups, consult with stakeholders on policy/program changes, and staying abreast of current policy and program related issues and trends.
•    Analyzes alternative means of meeting policy objectives, including the review of initiatives of other jurisdictions, and evaluating the various implications of these options
•    Identifies gaps in program needs and provides analysis on pertinent research areas 
•    Leads divisional and strategic program and/or policy initiatives
•    Chairs committees or meetings and/or makes presentations on the interests and priorities, as required
•    Influences outcomes of projects that affect program policy by exercising a high degree of interpersonal skills with stakeholders
•    Anticipates challenges with policy content and proactively mitigates concerns and advocates program priorities

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.

Below is a list of the APS competencies to assist you:
•    Agility 
•    Drive for Results 
•    Develop Self and Others 
•    Build Collaborative Environments 
•    Develop Networks 
•    Systems Thinking 
•    Problem Solving

Qualifications

Program Services 3 Market Adjustment:
University graduation in a related field (E.g.: Public Policy, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

Program Services 4 Market Adjustment:
University graduation in a related field (E.g.: Public Policy, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in the public sector.

Assets:
In your application, please highlight any of the following areas of experience you have. Please note you do not need to have experience in all these areas, as we are recruiting to a variety of roles from this job ad:
•    Proven ability to manage politically sensitive issues
•    Working with a government agency
•    Planning and/or arranging services and support within the community
•    Knowledge of a broad range of topics related to the disability field, relevant resources.  
•    Project management experience including the use of project management tools and ideology (E.g.: Development, review or implantation of a policy, program, or information technology)
•    Grant Management
•    Applying research methodologies and techniques (both qualitative and quantitative), and data analysis and interpretation
•    Business Analysis
•    Writing and presenting policy documents such as briefing notes, speaking notes, ministerial correspondence and other presentation material
•    Experience in drafting Ministerial Orders and preparing cabinet packages
•    Providing direct public agency secretariat support
•    Public agencies and governance best practices
•    Experience with ARTS

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

These are full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week.

There are full-time permanent positions available, and we welcome applicants from the locations in the following worksites to support vacancies across our province.

Preference may be give to applicants from Edmonton and greater area and Calgary however candidates in other locations may be considered.

When you apply to this job ad, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a pool to fill multiple vacancies in the Disability Policy & Supports Branch. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

As a part of the recruitment process, candidates may be invited to complete a written assessment.

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. 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 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.