Priority Issues Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Are you highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a dedicated Priority Issues Coordinator to provide critical support to the Executive Director and leadership team within our Forestry Division. This role requires agility in handling high-priority initiatives, strong communication skills, and proficiency in document and presentation preparation while working closely with leadership at all levels, overseeing ARTS requests, maintaining the Division’s issues tracker, and handling FOIP matters. If you are a detail-oriented and ready to make a significant impact, please apply now!

Key Responsibilities:
•    Prepare, review, and present high-quality documents and executive-level presentations to communicate key issues and recommendations effectively.
•    Take initiative in identifying and addressing emerging issues, ensuring proactive responses and timely follow-ups.
•    Conduct research and engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather relevant information and provide informed recommendations.
•    Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality control in all documents and communications for senior leadership, including briefing notes and action requests.
•    Develop and manage divisional integration strategies, including situation reports, action request metrics, and session briefing binders.
•    Facilitate inter-ministry collaboration by identifying communication gaps, proposing solutions, and implementing improvements to streamline coordination.
•    Work closely with Executive Directors, Directors, and Managers to strategize and coordinate divisional responses to critical issues while maintaining an organized issues management system.
•    Act as a key resource in problem-solving, coordinating responses to priority matters, and escalating concerns appropriately, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
•    Provides primary back up for other Issues Coordinators and Executive Advisor (as needed) assigning and drafting ARs

If you excel at navigating complex issues, can work under tight deadlines, and are proficient in executive-level document creation and presentations, apply today to be part of our dynamic team.
 

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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.

Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict.

Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, ensures principles are maintained.

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.

Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

University graduation in a related field such as in Business or Public Administration plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Directly related education or experience based on 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

Assets:
•    Excellence in concise written communications, with focus on executive level audience communication.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships.

Notes

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity located in Edmonton. This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.

Travel within the area and throughout the province may be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders.

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Any costs associated with obtaining 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.

Application Information:
•    In your application, please a include cover letter detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time, or full time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT, three 8 hour shifts/week).
•    Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

What the GoA has to offer:
•    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.