Project and Policy Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for impactful projects and policy development? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project and Policy Coordinator to support the seamless execution of critical projects and policies that make a difference. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to contribute to meaningful outcomes, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Executive Director of SafeRoads Alberta you will be responsible for policy development and liaising with various stakeholders regarding the legislation that the Administrative Law Programs Division operates within. The emphasis will be on the development, maintenance and monitoring of the legislation and regulations that Administrative Law Programs is responsible for, and SafeRoads Alberta legislation is a large portion of this work.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to are:

• Provide leadership and support of new policy and project initiatives and programs and maintain oversight of policies and directives in accordance with the existing legislation.
• Prepares reports, recommendations, and briefing materials, and makes presentations to divisional staff, management and/or internal and external stakeholders to provide information and support evidence-based decision making.
• Leads day-to-day policy issues including obtaining relevant information for the preparation of briefing materials and correspondence with external stakeholders.
• Provide policy and project implementation support for Administrative Law Programs Division staff, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of the legislation Administrative Law Programs Division is responsible for enforcing to ensure it remains responsive, is aligned with government strategic priorities, and facilitates the achievement of program outcomes.
• Participate in cross-ministry, government and external policy initiatives to ensure Administrative Law Programs needs and interests are represented and stakeholder requirements are considered.
• Monitor, review and analyze the legislative framework to support ongoing legislative renewal and response to government direction and strategic priorities, and best practices from other jurisdictions.

Role Responsibilities cont.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with research methods, project management approaches and information/data management.
• Knowledge and experience with policy development, program evaluation, legislation development, interpretation and review, including public consultation and implementation.
• Broad knowledge of the government decision-making processes, objectives, goals and strategies.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve timely and quality outputs.
• Excellent written and oral communication and relationship building skills to communicate complex issues in plain language for senior officials.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize complex information in order to create concise, accurate briefings, reports and/or advice.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills with the ability to lead/coordinate activities of a team to achieve the desired result and participate effectively as a team member.
• Strong project and resource management skills, with the ability to manage multiple and diverse projects at one time.
• Ability to understand operational applications and match practical solutions to an overarching conceptual policy framework.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in an environment with changing priorities, short timelines and limited resources.

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.

The successful candidate would have:

• Drives for Results: Self-starter, constantly looking for ways to improve. Is reliable, works independently, and will seek out guidance when lacking information or where there are competing priorities. Sets goals, reports on progress and takes accountability for areas of responsibility.
• Systems Thinking: You are aware of the priorities and goals of the Training Academy and strive to create a culture of service excellence in order to positively impact the ability of the branch to meet those goals.
• Builds Collaborative Environments: You lead and contribute to the conditions that promote information sharing, teamwork and creative thinking to create outcomes that support the goals of the Training Academy. Respects differing opinions and recognizes conflict then works towards achieving common purpose.
• Develops Networks: You communicate regularly with team members and demonstrate a strong ability in fostering positive and effective relationships.
• Agility: You have a strong ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively working in a changing environment.
• Creative Problem Solving: You challenge the status quo and embrace a creative and innovative approach in order to find solutions which ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of service.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Sociology, Political Science etc., supplemented by 2 years of progressively related experience in policy analysis/development.
• A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.
   

Assets & preferences:  

• Working knowledge of the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, and the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing policy, program, and legislation within the Government of Alberta context would be asset.
• Working experience in project management skills and in stakeholder relations would be an asset.
• Proven experience in projects involving changes to legislation, regulations, and policies in order to provide strategic direction to branches and to make feasible recommendations to management or leadership.

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.

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

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.
• Position location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6B 2X3.

Recruitment Process:

• 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.