Program Delivery Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Delivery Supervisor, the Program Delivery Specialist must be able to collect, verify, and analyze application data, resolve inquiries, and assess eligibility based on program terms, funding parameters, and internal policy thresholds.This role is integral to the processing of On-Farm Water Supply stream grant applications and ensuring program integrity. A key component of this position involves working with applicants, program staff, and water specialists using the Grant Management System (GMS) and other Government of Alberta tools.

To be successful in this role, you require strong communication skills and a good understanding of production agriculture practices to support efficient delivery and success of the program.

The primary responsibilities for the Program Delivery Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating water grant applications for applicant and non-technical project eligibility.
• Ensuring grant amounts align with Sustainable CAP Water Program parameters.
• Applying program terms and conditions, funding lists, and internal policies.
• Maintaining high standards of data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborating with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation water specialists.
• Communicating effectively with applicants, agricultural producers and stakeholders across Alberta’s agricultural sectors.
• Organizing and managing application files using naming conventions and service standards.
• Using tools such as Excel tracking sheets, CAP Shared Mailbox (UCM), CORES, TEAMS, and GMS.
  
  
  

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: http://psc.alberta.ca/APSCompetencies

Competencies essential for this role include: 

Agility: Prioritize multiple tasks and projects, with the ability to accommodate other priorities as they arise, and maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and a changing environment.

Drive for Results: Use exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to meet tight deadlines and deliver quality ork. Actively set goals and remain open to advice on reaching them.

Creative Problem Solving: Focus on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight using innovative ideas or existing processes to address both new and past problems.

Build Collaborative Environments: Actively engage with stakeholders and follow up on inquiries, requests, and concerns from colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Remain courteous and professional in stressful situations. 

Develop Networks: Maintain mutual internal and external networks with stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

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.

Required

• High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, preferably in an agricultural or water systems context.
• Strong understanding of Alberta agriculture production operations and technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Assets

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, One Drive).
• Post-secondary diploma in Business, Administration, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of FOIP (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
• Good understanding of agricultural terminology, water systems, land locations, disease and emergence response, crop and livestock production systems.
• Ability to apply legal terms and conditions and interpret water legislation.
• Ability to effectively transcribe verbal communications.

Notes

Application Requirements:
As part of the application process, you are required to:

• Answer pre-screening questions
• Upload a resume
• Upload a cover letter

Ensure to indicate clearly on your cover letter that you are applying for the Program Delivery Specialist position with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Reference: Job Requisition 66585). 

Please provide a valid email address and phone number with your application. 

Tips for Applicants: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

If you have any questions regarding this job ad, please reach out to me via email at Aliya.Khan@gov.ab.ca

Links and information on what the GoA have 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.
• 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.
• Lead ership and mentorship programs.