Qualifications Assessor

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Advanced Education has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Qualifications Assessor to join our team! 

The Qualification Assessor works as part of a team responsible for the assessment and verification of work experience and credentials of applicants. This involves researching and contacting companies and determining if the experience complies with requirements outlined in legislation. Reporting to the Senior Technical Trades Advisor, the Assessor will assist with preparing communications for applicants regarding work experience information as required.

In your role as a Qualifications Assessor, you will be responsible to:

• Review applications for completeness, following up with applicant to provide additional information.
• Submit your recommendations to the Senior Technical Trades Advisor or the Technical Trades Advisor and enter the recommendations onto AIT information system.
• Speak with employer representatives who can confirm the type of work completed, and the duration of employment and other employment information of the applicant.
•  Assess applications, document assessment and make recommendations using established assessment processes and procedures.
• Consult with other Canadian apprenticeship offices regarding apprenticeship matters relating to training and certification.
• Research standards and practices in other jurisdictions and identify opportunities to improve work experience verification processes in line with program standards.
• Maintain contacts with unions, government agencies, associations, organizations, industry and employers.
• Work with the Program Compliance & Investigations unit in the review and/or investigation of any suspected fraudulent activity in an application process.
• Able to work on a flexible schedule.

Please click on this link to view the job description.

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: Search: psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Critical Competencies:

• Agility - Sees the need and readily steps in to help others on the team; anticipates change and adapts behaviour; accordingly, is nimble and open to changes; takes advantage of opportunities to improve program development and implementation processes.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments - Creates opportunities for project teams and stakeholder to share information; respects others' point-of-view; encourages or facilitates conflict resolution; recognizes performance of all groups involved.
   
• Develop Networks - Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity and respect for others; informs key stakeholders of relevant information in a timely manner; seeks and applies the perspectives and needs of colleagues and stakeholders.
   
• Drive for Results – Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities; factors in complexity of issues and aligns plans based on government direction; removes barriers to collaboration; provides informed advice. 
   
• Systems Thinking - Considers inter-relationships among initiatives and relations to department priority and expected project outcomes; integrates emerging trends; considers implications of different options when making decisions; thinks broadly about programs to consider how changes will be integrated and transitioned into existing operations.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma and four years of related experience. 
• For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.

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:

• Ability to work in the night shift with minimal supervision. 
• Experience in assessing and confirmation of validating work experience.
• Various international language skills is a huge asset. 
• Trade certification is an asset. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro and PowerPoint.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Effective communications skills to work effectively with colleagues and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ability to provide clear/concise written reports, briefings, letters, action requests, etc.
• Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple assessments at one time and able to meet tight timelines. 
• Able to work various shifts as per operational needs.

Notes

This is one (1) Temporary, full-time position working night shift for Maternity leave  coverage with a possibility of extension, working 36.25 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday  based out of Edmonton

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.
The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks and reference checks.  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted, or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca
• 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