Program Administrator

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a position where you have the opportunity to exercise sufficient innovation and creativity? We are looking for a Program Administrator in the Data Access & Contract Management Unit who will continue to apply all relevant laws, policies and procedures in respect to individuals’ rights for privacy while balancing stakeholder needs.

In this position you must understand and balance the needs and expectations of a diverse group of persons wanting access to Registries’ data, while at all times working within the established laws, policies and procedures.

The following will assist in your success in this position:

• Knowledge of data governance with respect to policy/procedures and legislation, which includes the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and Traffic Safety Act (TSA).
• Knowledge and skills related to project management/coordination and project life cycles. Experience with project planning (management) within a team environment and individually as the work environment dictates.
• Knowledge and experience with various Registry systems, data and data management and related business processes.
• Ability to develop and interpret various types of contracts, as well as interpret and apply a number of statutory documents which govern the access to and the release of personal information.
• Good judgement that weighs the analytical evidence before making recommendations.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize work within guidelines.

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.

• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as Information Sciences Public Policy, or Public Administration.
• 4 years progressively responsible related experience in areas such as project management, contract management, writing and understanding policy and legislation.
• Applications must include a well-written cover letter and resume that indicates how your experience aligns with the scope of this position in order to be considered for this competition. We will use the cover letter to assess your written communication skills.

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:

• Experience using MS Access or other similar databases
• Familiarity with privacy legislation such as FOIP, PIPA, PIPEDA, etc.
• Working knowledge of Traffic Safety Act (TSA)
• Experience responding to Action Requests
• Previous experience interacting with the OIPC (Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner)

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

Please Note:

• This is a full-time permanent position reporting 36.25 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday.
• This position is located in Edmonton and will work out of the John E. Brownlee Building located at 10365 – 97 St NW, Edmonton Alberta.
• Applications must include a well-written cover letter and resume that indicates how your experience aligns with the scope of this position in order to be considered for this competition. We will use the cover letter to assess your written communication skills.
• 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 we 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 after 6 months.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.