Branch Coordination and Issues Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Privacy, Policy and Governance, the Branch Coordination and Issues Advisor works closely with the Executive Director and branch leadership to manage critical and emerging issues through project management, strategic communication, and issues management.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and implementing project plans, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely delivery of initiatives.
• Overseeing reporting and tracking, including major initiatives and weekly situation reports.
• Coordinating internal and external communications, ensuring timely responses, and effective information flow.
• Collaborating on branch priorities and operational plans, including quarterly updates, meetings, and strategic reviews.
• Researching and evaluating critical issues; preparing accurate briefings; and recommending strategies for resolution.
• Represent the Executive Director at meetings and committees when required.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Innovative problem-solving and independent decision-making to resolve complex issues.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize information and develop actionable solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills, translating complex data into clear messaging for varied audiences.
• High attention to detail with adaptability in dynamic high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative and resourceful, demonstrating conflict resolution and self-motivation.
• Ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders without formal authority.
• Comfort operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments while maintaining accuracy.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Communications or a related field supplemented by at least four (4) years of experience managing projects and/or policy writing.
• Proven experience preparing briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans.
• Strong ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage complex tasks with minimal supervision.

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• 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.

Assets:

• Understanding of government decision-making processes and governance structures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Protection of Privacy Act, Access to Information Act, Personal Information Protection Act, the Electronic Transactions Act and related regulations and policies.

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

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Remote across Alberta

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

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

Additional Information:
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).

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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Pension plans: 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.