Managers, Auto Insurance Reform Implementation

Role Responsibilities

The Government of Alberta is transforming the auto insurance landscape with the transition to a care-first model, announced on November 21, 2024, and set to launch on January 1, 2027. This innovative system will prioritize enhanced medical, rehabilitation, and income support benefits while reducing litigation costs, making insurance more affordable for Albertans.

To drive this significant change, we are seeking exceptional leaders for three Manager-level positions on the Automobile Insurance Implementation Team. These newly established roles are for a two-year term, with the possibility of extension depending on program progress.

Position 1: Manager, Protocols and Consumer Support (MPC) In this role, you will:

• Develop recovery management programs, healthcare treatment protocols, and injury case management guidelines.
• Lead the creation of consumer support mechanisms, including medical benefits and IT system standards.
• Identify best practices to inform legislative and regulatory changes.
• Serve as a liaison with diverse stakeholder groups.  

Position 2: Manager, Strategic Relations (MSR) In this role, you will:

• Advance programs and services to ensure affordable and sustainable insurance for Albertans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gain input on various initiatives.
• Assist in developing recovery management programs and injury case management guidelines.
• Lead the creation of strategic communication plans and education materials to support implementation.

Position 3: Manager, Implementation Policy (MIP) In this role, you will:

• Serve as a liaison with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Create education and examination materials in consultation with Alberta’s insurance regulators.
• Develop new policy tools and innovative frameworks to support the integration of care-first insurance into the existing system.
• Identify best practices to inform legislative and regulatory changes.
• As applicable, work with the Automobile Insurance Rate Board to help ensure product pricing aligns with care-first principles.

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.

Key competencies of note for these roles: Systems Thinking, Agility, Drive for Results, and Creative Problem Solving

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

A university degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, plus at least four years of relevant experience in project management, government relations, or policy development with system-wide scope.

Assets: 

• Proven experience in change management and guiding teams, including external consultants.
• MPC: Expertise in business processes, systems, and healthcare program development.
• MSR: Strong background in stakeholder relations and strategic communications.
• MIP: Proficiency in policy integration and IT system standards development.
   

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 is to recruit for up to three (3) Manager positions within the Treasury Board and Finance Financial Sector Regulation and Policy (FSRP) branch.  Applicants may be considered for other roles at the same or lower classification.

Please be aware that these positions are currently under classification and adjustments to roles and responsibilities may be updated/adjusted as required.

Hours of Work: 36.25 

Location: Edmonton, Terrace Building (9515-107 Street

Interviews are scheduled to take place January 15th between 1:30pm and 4:30pm and January 20th between 10am-4pm. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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. 

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

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time.

For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)

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
• 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