Sr. Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

The Safe Roads Alberta Branch directly supports this mandate through the resolution of administrative penalties issued for impaired driving related contraventions under the Traffic Safety Act. The Branch provides Albertans with access to a simple, fast, fair, and efficient means of resolving impaired driving disputes.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position provides expert regulatory, policy, and research know-how for leading the drafting, development, and implementation of essential policy and program training, projects, and government documents to the Safe Roads Alberta Branch. The Senior Policy Advisor leads the overall coordination of policy development and the coordination of the adjudicator training program within the section and ensures they are followed through to completion.

The main responsibilities for Sr. Policy Advisor are (but not limited to):
 

• The Senior Policy Advisor provides leadership in the development of regulatory  policy amendments and supports policy design to ensure regulations support Government and Ministry goals. Policy amendments impact Albertans’ province-wide, particularly the general driving public. Amendments can lead to a significant impact on reducing fatal and injury collisions specifically related to impaired driving.
• Through effective communication and collaboration, the Senior Policy Advisor assists with the gathering of information and the development of succinct, clear communications for the section, as well as for internal and external stakeholders. Therefore, strong project management skills and experience is required.
• Writes and coordinates the compilation and delivery of final products including key government decision making documents such as Minister Reports, Cabinet Memorandums, Requests for Decision, briefing notes, memos, project reports, consultation plans, consultation material, consultation final reports, etc.
• Consults with Legislative Planning and Senior Management in the Division to establish timelines for taking proposed regulatory amendments through the Government approval process. Based on the timeline, the Senior Policy Advisor will establish a project management plan and track progress to ensure documents are completed on time under tight timelines.
• Conducts policy analysis contributing to the activities or ongoing updates to Provincial Administrative penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations. This is done by directing, undertaking, or participating in major initiatives and research. Engaging the appropriate personnel (e.g., consultants, industry stakeholders, etc.) to ensure that the initiative is undertaken thoroughly and obtains the required results.
• Leads written reports, advisory notes, or discussion papers on transportation issues of importance to the province, recommending the position, options and actions the Ministry or government should take.
• Formulates policy, program, and procedural recommendations to management for approval. These include recommendations to senior management on current issues, assigned issue management categories, research on other jurisdictions and related department and government policies which may impact policy decisions.

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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 will demonstrate the following APS competencies:
 

• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.
   
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
   
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes.
   
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:
 

• A completed university degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Business Administration, or other related field, plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience; or equivalent as described below:

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered based on:
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:
 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Traffic Safety Act, corresponding regulations, the Transportation Safety Plan, and other legislation that impacts traffic safety legislation including federal legislation (Criminal Code Canada), PAPA and its regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge about divisional programs and how regulation amendments impact the division's existing programs.
• Current knowledge of traffic safety issues, strategies and theories related to health promotion and integration of strategies and service areas across sectors.
• Familiarity with the work of various stakeholders, including traffic safety sector groups as well as government and non-government stakeholders.
• Supervisory experience in a Policy environment will be considered an asset.

Excellent coordination, consultation, interpersonal, negotiation/mediation, facilitation, creative problem solving, analytical, critical analysis and information synthesis skills.

A cover letter is required and will be used as an assessment tool for this position.

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 position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

Applications without a Cover letter will not be considered.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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. 
 

• 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