IAPS Executive Support
Posting Date: Jul 10, 2025
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: IAPS Executive Support
Job Requisition ID: 73409
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 17, 2025
Classification: Administrative Support 6
Salary: $2,073.50 to $2,549.41 bi-weekly ($54,118- $ 66,540 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
Bill 49, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 received royal assent in May 2025. The Act is designed to enhance public safety by enabling the creation of a new Independent Agency Police Service (IAPS). The amendments ensure the IAPS functions as an independent policing body with strong accountability and will enhance civilian oversight and transparency.
To lead the development and implementation of the IAPS, a temporary two-year implementation team has been established within the Public Security Division.
Role Responsibilities
As the Executive Support, you will report to the Executive Director of the IAPS Implementation Team and are responsible for the accurate and efficient delivery of core business services for the IAPS implementation team and the development of the IAPS itself.
Key Responsibilities:
• Respond to requests for meetings with the Executive Director and IAPS Chief
• Schedule and organize meetings including major stakeholder engagements, workshops, and planning sessions.
• Manages the Executive Director's and IAPS Chiefs schedule, coordinates travel and arranges accommodations.
• Manages expenditures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attends management meetings, prepares minutes, agendas, and follow up on action items.
• Organizational and administrative support for the IAPS Implementation team and record keeping.
• Develop administrative processes and systems to increase team efficiency along with recommending and implementing program policy changes in accordance with goals of the IAPS implementation and divisional and ministry business plans.
• Administrative management of all ARTs requests, coordination of financial tracking, budget preparation, and monthly forecasting.
• Overseeing all procurement, records management, contract administration, space planning/infrastructure support, FOIP coordination, and human resources support as the IAPS's workplace administrator (WPA) in 1GX.
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.
• Agility – Anticipates and adjusts behavior to change. Remains optimistic, calm, and composed in stressful situations. Seeks advice and support to change appropriately. Works creatively within guidelines competencies.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Expected to communicate clearly and effectively with all team members and branches/divisions as required to achieve a common goal. Ability to recognize conflict and opportunities and communicate in a respectful manner
• Creative Problem Solving – Understand priorities to determine the best approach to deal with stakeholders, and staff. Know when to provide the ED with necessary information, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and processes.
• Drive for Results – Expected to focus on what is important and timelines while successfully managing multiple priorities by implementing follow-up mechanisms to ensure timely delivery and quality.
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standard: High school diploma PLUS four (4) years of related experience or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency:
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:
• one year of experience for one year of education or
• one year of education for one year of experience
Required:
• Demonstrated senior/executive administration skills
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing new administrative processes, and ability to train and mentor others in the use of same
• Experience in developing administrative policy
• Experience working with agencies, boards and/or commissions
• Excellent computer skills, including the use and understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint
• Advanced skills in ARTS and 1GX
Assets:
• Government financial policies and budget processes
• Government records management policies and procedures including the classification and disposition of documents, and file room operations
• Legislation and regulations pertinent to the position
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
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This position is located in Edmonton.
Location: Bowker Building (9833 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2E8)
Hours: 36.25 hours/week (Work hours M-F 8:15-4:30pm)
Other Application Information:
• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• 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
• 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
How To Apply
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at Alba.Ngjelo@gov.ab.ca.