Provincial Human Trafficking Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Are you a result driven self-starter? Do you enjoy being a part of decisions that have a far-reaching impact? If so, we encourage you to apply: 

The Human Trafficking Advisor, reporting to the Manager Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives, supports the implementation of the Human Trafficking Task Force recommendations through strategic collaboration with sector stakeholder. The advisor works with other divisions, ministries, and cross-governmental stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing research, policy analysis, coordination, and support for strategic policy and intergovernmental priorities.
• Supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives and projects to address human trafficking.
• Managing files and stakeholders independently while seeking direction from the Manager as needed.
• Participating in federal, provincial, or territorial committees and preparing briefing materials.
• Supporting the Human Trafficking Cross Ministry Working Group and maintaining the human trafficking awareness e-Learning course.

The role requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and engagement with various stakeholders to achieve outcomes. The advisor supports high-level decision-making on multiple projects and must be self-motivated, with strong judgment, interpretive, and communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

If this sounds like you, 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

• System Thinking – You are able to indicate challenges and offer informed insights to enhance functionality.
• Drive for Results – You are positive and proactive with a willingness to adjust to change.
• Creative Problem Solving - Persistent focus and attention to innovation, research, and best practices for the ultimate goal of ensuring victims and survivors are receiving most effective services.
• Develop Self and Others – Willingness to enhance professional competencies and desire to advance knowledge as to keep up with the ever-evolving portfolio/landscape of the anti-human trafficking sector.
• Build Collaborative Environments– You will work collaboratively to develop professional working relationships with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in Law, Policy, Political Science, Business, Public Administration or any other related field with 4 years of related experience.

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:

• Extensive research experience with the ability to consolidate large, and diverse amounts of complex information
• Experience with ARTS
• Sound understanding of the ministry and Government of Alberta operations, cultures, priorities and the political implications and risks
• Sound understanding of government policy and decision-making process
• Experience developing decision documents such as briefing notes and cabinet reports
• Project Management experience or designation

NOTE: Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your writing skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.

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

• Location: John E Brownlee Building, 10365 97 Street, Edmonton
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (temporary full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:

• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time.  For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• 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.