Alberta International Offices Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to take your career to the next level by playing a pivotal role in supporting Alberta's international presence? Reporting to the Associate Director, International Operations, this exciting opportunity within the GOA will allow you to connect with various ministries, lead key projects, and shape the operational success of our international offices. You'll gain valuable experience collaborating across multiple organizations and engaging with diverse stakeholders, making a real impact on Alberta's global initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:
 

AIO Operations (HR and Finance)
 

• Lead & Innovate: Proactively evaluate and recommend new or amendments to current HR related policies and programs. Develop related strategies and recommendations in consultation with multiple GOA ministries.
   
• Stay Informed & Strategize: Keep abreast of evolving policies and issues within AIOs and the ministry, and proactively support continuous improvements, in consultation with stakeholders.
   
• Educate & Empower: Design and implement comprehensive orientation programs for AIO staff, covering essential topics such as finance, HR policies, diplomatic protocols, and media training, ensuring staff feel confident and prepared.
   
• Advise & Support: Be the go-to expert on legislative and policy interpretation, offering advice on operational matters, to ensure smooth operations across all offices.
   
• Collaborate & Deliver: Provide critical input to and support the development of operational budgets, financial forecasts and execution of complex financial transactions, coordinating with stakeholders like Treasury Board and Finance, Agriculture and Irrigation, and GAC.
   
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong networks and maintain effective communication channels with AIO staff and other ministries, making sure everyone is aligned and informed.
   

AIO Network Resourcing
 

• Optimize & Organize: Work closely with GAC to manage staffing needs, helping create or adjust positions as required and ensuring efficient invoicing processes.
   
• Tailor Solutions: Partner with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, ensuring they accurately reflect the unique needs of each AIO.

Role Responsibilities (Continued)

Operational Policy
 

• Lead Projects: Use your exceptional organizational skills to manage the review and update of various operational documents, policies, and processes that support the AIO network.
   
• Drive Policy Development: Collaborate with the Public Service Commission to develop and refine the Alberta Public Service International Service Guidelines (APSISG), ensuring policies are clear and effective.

Cross-Ministry Collaboration
 

• Engage & Influence: Bring your expertise to cross-ministry committees, teams, and working groups, contributing valuable perspectives that drive consistency in policy and program development.
   
• Provide Strategic Insights: Develop briefing notes and recommendations for senior leadership (ADM and/or DM), guiding decision-making on key initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table:
 

• Experience interpreting legislation and implementing policies and procedures with precision.
   
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and maintain diverse connections.
   
• Professional and educational background in HR would be an asset.

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

• Systems Thinking: Design processes that address both short- and long-term needs, creating sustainable solutions for the GOA and AIO network. Balance various needs, ensuring cost-efficiency, and collaborate across ministries and with GAC for success.
   
• Creative Problem Solving: Provide innovative solutions, lead projects, and enhance operational support and policy within the AIO network by challenging existing practices and staying informed on best practices.
   
• Drive for Results: Take accountability for achieving results through effective project planning, adherence to deadlines, and delivering tangible outcomes for stakeholders.
   
• Agility: Lead proactively, adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment. Research, develop recommendations, and manage time effectively to handle competing priorities and evolving demands.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments: Foster clear communication, lead training initiatives, and encourage the exchange of information and ideas across teams.
   
• Develop Networks: Build trust with peers and executives across the GOA and GAC to achieve results within the AIO network.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 2 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

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: 36.25 hrs/week

Location: This position is to be based at the Commerce Place Building, Edmonton AB. 
Accommodation may be made for candidates located elsewhere in Alberta.

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.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time.

For example:
January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)

Links and information on what the GOA 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