Corrections Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager in Programs and Services, you will be responsible for the analysis, evaluation, and implementation of programs within Alberta’s Correctional Services Division. You will support the department's mandate of facilitating effective case management, program delivery, supervision, and rehabilitation of correctional services involved adults and youth by promoting continuous quality improvement through communication and consultation with Senior Managers on emerging evidence-based best practices. You will also  provide support to correctional programming by developing, implementing and monitoring policies and processes that relate to ongoing quality and consistency in program delivery throughout the Correctional Services Division. As the Correctional Program Analyst you will regularly liaise with working groups of branch managers, supervisors and frontline staff for program development and implementation strategies, as well as the development and monitoring of program standards. You will coordinate and complete Ministry briefing materials, represents the Correctional Services Division on various committees and working groups. It will ensure the Ministry is provided with current and reliable information regarding emerging correctional practices and trends that may affect operational practices that potentially require new policy development and project management.

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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: Takes a holistic and long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them; works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values

Develop Networks:  Considers impacts of changes and looks for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes. Maintains contacts with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.  

Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Accomplishes priorities to deliver on outcomes. 

Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas, facilitates communication, and proactively addresses conflict. Creates opportunities for project and policy teams and stakeholders to share information. 

Agility:  Asks questions, seeks clarification, assesses risks and considers how things will be different when change is introduced or anticipated.

Qualifications

Required:

University graduation in a related field (eg Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences etc.) plus at least 4 years progressively responsible related experience. 

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.

Assets:

• Previous experience in analysis and project coordination within a team and individually
• Knowledge and understanding of case management, rehabilitative programs/services and operations within correctional services or human services.
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Experience working on projects is an asset.
  
  

A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool to assess writing and proofreading abilities.

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 posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position. 

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Office location: Edmonton (work locations across Alberta may be considered but will be dependent on operational needs).

A cover letter is required and will be used as a screening tool to assess writing and proofreading abilities. There may be an additional written component following the successful completion of an interview to assess analytical and presentation skills.

Final candidates will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility, and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.