Issues Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade has an exciting opportunity and is looking for an Issues Coordinator to join our team! 

The Issues Coordinator provides leadership and serves as the main contact for the coordination and review of requests flowing through the ADM's office (ADMO), including establishing and ensuring deadlines and other requirements are met. The Issues Coordinator leads, coordinates, and contributes to complex projects led out of the ADMO that impact delivery and/or policy programs in Alberta.

This position coordinates, reviews and facilitates all correspondence and briefings for the Minister, Deputy Minister, and ADM; ensuring that the messages and information is accurate, responsive, and in line with all other departmental communications (both internal and external) and expressed in a clear and concise manner for the intended audience. A key component of this position is to ensure stylistic and structural consistency of all ARs assigned to the division.  

As a key contact in the ADM office for issues related to action requests, a high degree of time management skills, along with strong political acumen is crucial in meeting the needs of the division and ministry. This position operates in an environment that is both highly political and technically based. A solid understanding of the division and ministry priorities and/or goals are imperative.

Please click on the link to view the job description.

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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
 

• Creative Problem Solving: This position is expected to independently execute projects that support the ADMO and economic policy priorities, which are multi-faceted and may not have precedents. The incumbent should resolve issues or recommend a proposed path for resolution.
   
• Drive for Results: This position is expected to proactively build awareness of departmental and provisional trends and issues as well as work with various stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
   
• Systems Thinking: In addition to discrete projects, finance and human resource related issues, activities and tasks must be completed in a timely manner; the incumbent is expected to proactively build awareness of departmental/provincial trends and issues.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments: This position collaborates across the ESI Division and proactively addresses conflict.
   
• Agility: This position works in a sensitive environment with time pressing circumstances. Circumstances can change quickly and the incumbent must be able to adapt and adjust accordingly.

Qualifications

University graduation in Business, Economics, Public Administration or in a related field supplemented by two years of 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

Assets:

• This position relies on a strong understanding of government and the political environment, including the policy cycle, decision-making processes, and communication processes. 
• Demonstrated skills in the area of project management/coordination as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this 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

This competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.

Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It's important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs. 

Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Final candidates may require to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

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