Programs and Response Advisor

Role Responsibilities

The Programs and Response Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Compassionate Intervention Unit with policy making, legislation development and implementation. This position will also be involved with assisting with the Ministry’s emergency management response activities when needed. 

To be effective, the Programs and Response Advisor will have strong critical thinking skills and is ready to influence positive changes within Alberta’s mental health and addiction services system of care.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Support policy development and analysis using the policy cycle. 
• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development and legislation.
• Support legislation and regulation drafting.
• Develop briefings, presentations, and ministerial correspondence.
• Contribute to the development of advice and recommendations to guide broader decision-making processes.
• Participate in procurement activities and develop or monitor grants or contracts.
• Support and coordinate meetings with stakeholders, Ministry representatives and other provincial stakeholders.
• Represent ministry perspectives and priorities on department, cross-ministry, and external Steering Committees or working groups.
• Working with the Emergency Management Team, support the development of current situational awareness updates for the Minister, Deputy Minister, Emergency Management Cabinet Committee (EMCC), and any other entity as required.
• Coordinate with service providers for mental health and addiction supports related to emergency / disaster response.
• When required, provide Secretariat support for the Ministry’s Psychosocial Response and Recovery Coordination Team (PRRCT).
   

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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
 

• Drive for Results: Is accountable for timely, high-quality work. Collaborates to produce positive outcomes and seeks to make improvements to process.
   
• Creative Problem Solving: Seeks clarity of information requests to ensure correct input is provided in a timely manner. Shares ideas and options for addressing issues to be solved.
   
• Agility: Able to switch focus of work to meet ministry needs. Communicates and seeks support and guidance to ensure smooth transitions.
   
• Develop Networks: Develops and nurtures relationships with a range of coworkers and stakeholders to produce positive outcomes. Actively participates, collaborates and provides input.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards 

University graduation in a related field (E.g., Social Sciences, Human Services, Public Policy, Health, etc.), 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
   

Assets:
 

• Previous writing experience in a government or similar environment including drafting briefings, presentations or other documents for decision makers.
• Conducting research and gathering data to inform evidence-based recommendations. 
• Policy development procedures, including policy trends and best practices. 
• Knowledge of legislative processes and experience in drafting materials for policy, regulations, or legislative changes.
• Project management or program implementation experience.
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Coordinating emergency management activities or responses.
• Experience in a health/mental health and addiction-related organization is preferred.
   

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 is a (2 Year) Temporary position.
• The working days are Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours/week.
• A cover letter is mandatory. 
   

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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.