Program and Policy Advisor (Program Quality Assurance & Reporting Specialist)

Role Responsibilities

The focus of the Program and Policy Advisor is to perform research and analysis, develop recommendations and information material on a broad range of issues that may affect the direction and operations of the PDD and FSCD program, as well as coordinate cross divisional projects that have a narrow scope or a strong precedent.

The incumbent performs research, development, consultation, facilitation and writing associated with program development, implementation, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the PDD and FSCD programs. This position is responsible for work that impacts the lives of Albertans with disabilities and their natural support systems and must consider the needs and priorities of these populations.

To be successful in this role, the Program and Policy Advisor will have the ability to:
•    Provide advice to management on program and policy questions;
•    Ensure projects are effectively coordinated;
•    Develope content in an appropriate format;
•    Effectively articulating advice/information; and
•    Use appropriate judgement to achieve desired outcomes.

Please click on this link JR72903_PS3MA_Program and Policy Advisor_JD 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.

If you haven’t included competency information in the “Role” section, you can include the critical competencies with examples of how they relate to the role being recruited to in this section; below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:
•    Agility
•    Drive for Results
•    Develop Self and Others
•    Build Collaborative Environments
•    Develop Networks
•    Systems Thinking
•    Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications

Requirements: University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; 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

The following will be considered assets:
•    Experience working with the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Services Act and the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and other legislative statutes 
•    Knowledge of issues and trends related to the needs of children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families and supporters 
•    Experience with policy development cycle

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

Preferred Working location is Edmonton, Alberta. However, other locations can be considered.

Hours of work are 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday.

In your resume, please 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.

Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.

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 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.
•    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.