Strategic Projects Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

As the Strategic Projects Coordinator with the Alberta Sheriffs Branch, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of long-term technical and support service projects that impact branch operations. Your work will ensure that complex information management systems, business intelligence initiatives, and operational processes align with the branch’s strategic objectives, enhancing efficiency and enabling informed decision-making.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic projects to improve operations and technology platforms.
• Manage APSA system initiatives, including planning, testing, and deployment.
• Support integration of systems like Niche Records Management System (RMS), Hexagon Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and SmartSquad.
• Align business processes with system capabilities and resolve workflow issues.
• Drive process improvements through analysis and standardized tools.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and prepare project communications.
• Supervise Strategic Intelligence Analysts, ensuring quality and collaboration.

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.

• Systems Thinking - The role involves managing complex, long-term projects that affect multiple parts of the Sheriffs Branch and coordinating across directorates and external stakeholders, requiring a strong understanding of interdependencies and broader impacts.
• Creative Proglem Solving - The role requires navigating complex technical and operational challenges, often needing innovative solutions under evolving conditions without direct supervision.
• Drive For Results - The position must deliver successful project outcomes on schedule, within scope and budget, balancing multiple priorities with accountability for results.
• Develop Networks - The role requires building and maintaining relationships with internal technical teams, external vendors, and government partners to facilitate collaboration and information exchange.

Qualifications

University graduation in project management, business administration, information systems, public safety management or a related field, plus  four (4) years progressively responsible related experience in coordinating complex projects, ideally involving technical systems or operational workflows; or equivalent as described below

Equivalencies: 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
  
  

Please note, preference will be given to candidates with experience from a law enforcement environment.

The following are considered as assets:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking for multi-year initiatives.
• Experience with operational platforms like APSA, Niche RMS, Hexagon CAD, SmartSquad etc..
• Analyzing business processes to identify inefficiencies and support process improvement initiatives.
• Developing documentation, templates, and user supports for operational adoption.
• Supervising and guiding teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and managing communications across diverse operational units.
  
  

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

This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Potential exists for an Hours of Work Averaging Agreement. Working from either Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer GOA offices.

An enhanced security clearance is required. Additional levels of clearance may be necessary depending on the assignment.

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.