PSES Fleet and Safety Officer

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Fleet and Safety Manager, the Fleet Safety Officer plans, manages and addresses PSES needs as they relate directly to fleet operations, with specific focus on driver and vehicle safety, and in accordance with PSES strategic, operational and business plans.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a well-developed expertise and knowledge in the field of fleet safety, the National Safety Code (NSC) standards, and Alberta Traffic Safety Act legislated requirements? Are you prepared to lead the enhancement and reinforcement of a proactive driver and vehicle road-safety culture in PSES? If you’ve answered yes to all of the above, then PSES Fleet Services is looking for you!

As the Fleet Safety Officer, you will use your strong technical, research, consultation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to support PSES program areas. Essential to your suitability is a willingness to continually learn, collaborate, be a team player and uphold a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
•Promote and maintain high standards of driver and road safety
•Facilitate compliance with the Alberta Traffic Safety Act and Regulations, NSC Standards and other legislated requirements
•Develop, deliver, and evaluate driver safety training programs
•Maintain and oversee vehicle and driver records in compliance with applicable legislation and GoA record-keeping standards
•Review and analyze vehicle collisions to determine contributing factors and recommend corrective actions
•Support fleet planning, procurement, and lifecycle management in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 
•Research and interpret transportation safety legislation and best practices, communicate emerging issues and provide subject matter expertise to PSES program areas and senior leadership on driver and vehicle safety matters
•Ensure compliance with all legislated vehicle regulatory requirements, including the Alberta Traffic Safety Act
•Lead business process engineering activities to develop consistent, innovative and efficient procedures that reflect best practices. Identify and implement automation opportunities
•Develop and deliver briefing materials to senior management when required

Travel throughout Alberta may be required, including overnight stays.

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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: Understands the impact key issues, processes and desired outcomes have, and their influence in the delivery of program services by the Department

Agility: Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in challenging environments

Creative Problem Solving: Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Drive for Results: Reaches goals consistent with APS direction

Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

University graduation (4 years) in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below:

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

Required: 
•Fleet and/or Equipment Management role with a background in vehicle and driver safety, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity (multi-site operation and/or government experience is considered an asset)
•Strong understanding and interpretive skills of related legislation, including the NSC, Motor Vehicle Transport Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, Alberta Traffic Safety Act and its Regulations 
•Sound understanding of the National Safety Code, Alberta Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, and Federal legislation, and where they apply to PSES fleet operations and activities.
•Class 5 (non-probationary) or higher driver’s license with a driver’s abstract not older than 30 days. Abstract will only be required for candidates being invited for an interview.

Assets: 
•Designations such as Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS), Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) 
•Collision Investigation training, adult learning facilitation, training coordination and project management experience •Proficiency in using Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Lists, Planner, Power Automate and Power DMS

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

•Bowker Building, Edmonton, Alberta 
•Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
•Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

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.

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