KID Municipal Advisor
Posting Date: Nov 21, 2024
Location: Kananaskis Improvement Distric, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: KID Municipal Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 64918
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Kananaskis Improvement District
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 12, 2024
Classification: Program Service 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Kananaskis Improvement District (KID) is an unincorporated municipality located southwest of Calgary, Alberta, in some of western Canada’s most scenic mountain landscapes. Established in 1996, the KID shares most physical boundaries with Kananaskis Country. The KID is one of only two municipalities located within a provincial park, and virtually all its land base is owned and administered by the Province of Alberta.
Role Responsibilities
Priority Issues Management: The KID Municipal Advisor is responsible for conducting and/or coordinating integrated responses to issues to support KID administration, KID Council and the municipality as a whole, in achieving successful outcomes.
Communication: The KID Municipal Advisor is responsible for drafting and implementing effective communications on behalf of KID administration.
Municipal Support Services: The KID Municipal Advisor supports KID administration and/or KID Council in achieving its mandate and goals of the KID strategic, business, and operational plans.
Strategic and Legislative Services: The KID Municipal Advisor is responsible, as required, for a diverse range of independent projects that support KID Council priorities the KID CAO and KID legislative requirements and are not necessarily limited to communications or issues management.
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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.
Drive For Results: track major operations initiatives to ensure timely progress and identify potential problems, mitigate measures and make recommendations, understand the implications associated with alternate courses of action.
Develop Networks: establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff and stakeholders to ensure coordination and integration of activities within the Kananaskis Improvement District.
Systems Thinking: anticipate new issues and trends emerging in the Kananaskis Improvement District that may influence the direction, design and implementation of priorities or goals.
Creative Problem Solving: determine the most appropriate manner in which to meet regional objectives, initiate changes to expedite processes and resolve complex problems.
Qualifications
University graduation in a related field 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. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Additional Requirements:
• Issues Management Experience.
• Project Management Experience.
• A cover letter is required; all dates should be complete (Day/Month/Year).
The Successful candidate will require:
• Security Screening (CRC)
• Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent)
• 3-year Driver's Abstract
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
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.
What the GoA has to offer:
• 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
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele Murphy at Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca.