Policy and Program Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Within the Residential Protection Program, this position provides project leadership in the analysis and coordination of Alberta's new home buyer protections and builder licensing program. The incumbent will take a lead role, with minimal supervision, in carrying out major program operations and policy projects. This includes the interpretation, evaluation, and implementation of the New Home Buyer Protection Act (including builder licensing, applicable regulations and operational policies), within the framework of the department's business plan objectives.

Leads project work to ensure comprehensive input from subject matter experts and timely project completion. Works with program staff to deliver projects that can improve daily operations, often in response to inquiries, questions and concerns from key stakeholders and the general public.

Ensures Residential Protection Program interests and priorities, related to consumer protection and builder licensing, are effectively managed and represented in public forums as well as in internal and external education materials. Facilitates the operation of, and input from the program's advisory groups, which will require liaising with stakeholders to ensure direction from government or feedback from stakeholders is actionable at the program level.

Develops recommendations and solutions to address policy and legislation issues to address current and future issues. Facilitates policy discussions and deliver insight from the program that can result in legislative recommendations. Collaboration with RPP staff members, other areas of the Division, Ministry, and internal/external stakeholders will be vital to delivering projects that result in improving program operations.

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.
 

Qualifications

Post-secondary education, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, Economics, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; and 4 years of progressively responsible related experience is required 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:

• Understanding of government regulatory frameworks, compliance and enforcement programs
• Solid understanding of the GOA policy cycle and decision-making process in government.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the New Home Buyers Protection Act, Safety Codes Act, and Insurance Act.
• Understanding of consumer protection policies, home construction regulatory framework, residential construction and real estate trends, warranty and insurance
• Proficiency in technical tools including M365 suite (Word, Excel (pivot tables, macros), SharePoint, OneNote, and Teams. 
• Knowledge of Power Automate and Power BI

Skills and abilities: 

• Strong networking, interpersonal, written, verbal and analytical skills. This includes the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Ministry and staff, other government contacts, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and monitor politically sensitive issues/trends and develop responses or recommendations.
• Ability to maintain a strategic, and division-wide focus while delivering results at the program level.
• Function independently and contribute effectively to a team environment.

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 position is a Temporary position with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a 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
• 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
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs