Director, Program Policy and Analytics

Role Responsibilities

Do you have an extensive background in developing policy and data analytics? Do you have the skills and knowledge to administer the law by reviewing legislation and judicial decisions that affect it by identifying, articulating, and making decisions on legal policy issues? Then the Director, program Policy and Analytics role is ready for you! 

As the Director, Program Policy and Analytics, you will report to the Executive Director, and you will be responsible in providing policy direction and establish the procedures by which Land Titles Analysts operate.

As the deputy registrar under the Land Titles Act, you will liaise with your colleagues across Canada and the world to look for alignment and policy innovation to bring Land Titles and Surveys not only to date but become a leader.

You can make sound decisions under pressure, with your analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also have the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Lead policy development and support implementation.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure stakeholder needs are and policy changes are developed with a user-centric approach.
• Manage, on behalf of the branch, the procedures manual by which the Land Titles and Surveys operates.
• Fosters stakeholder support for the changes contemplated for the land title system.
• Responsible for regulating the practice of the Land Title offices and functions to set broad direction, establish objectives, expectations and develop and implement policy.
• Accountable for land title and quality assurance and overall integrity of title to real property in Alberta.
• Ensure reporting and evaluation meets the needs of the branch, government, and stakeholders. 
• Lead and motivate a diverse team and can implement change management initiatives.

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: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
•    Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.
•    Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
•    Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict.
 

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: 

A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a member of the law society of Alberta who is in good standing.
• Have experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards to improve service delivery.
• Have experience working with the legislation relevant to the operation of Land Titles, including the Land Titles Act. 

The following are considered assets for the role: 

• Strong data analytics, reporting and evaluation experience. 
• Supervisory or team leadership experience. 

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:

7.25 hours a day / 36.25 hours a week.

Type of Employment: Permanent 

Pre-employment checks: Pre-employment checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks can include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and etcetera.

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. 

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required outlining how your education and experience aligns with this role. Your written ability will be assessed through your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
   

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service#jumplinks-2

• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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