Policy and Program Advisor

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Role Responsibilities

The Residential Protection Program (RPP) helps ensure that Albertans can have confidence in the homes they are purchasing. The program works under the authority of the New Home Buyer Protection Act (NHBPA), which ensures that all new homes built in Alberta have new home warranty coverage and are built by a licenced builder.

The Program and Policy Advisor is accountable for providing analysis and project leadership for the Residential Protection Program. To be effective, the position must provide proactive analysis of program operations and all applicable legislation, as well as liaise with key stakeholders to identify emerging trends relevant to the program. This ensures the program is effectively managing consumer protection for new home buyers and licensing all residential builders in Alberta.

The Program and Policy Advisor for the Residential Protection Program will be responsible for:

Taking a leadership role in analyzing and coordinating Alberta's new home buyer protections and builder licensing program, including interpreting, evaluating, and implementing the New Home Buyer Protection Act. Leading project work to ensure timely project completion, while also obtaining comprehensive input from subject matter experts and stakeholders, with a focus on improving daily operations and addressing identified stakeholder needs. Projects range from program policy development to developing educational and awareness resources for stakeholders to evaluation of program performance, and more. Managing and representing Residential Protection Program interests and priorities related to consumer protection and builder licensing in public forums, including facilitating input from advisory groups and liaising with stakeholders to ensure actionable feedback. Developing recommendations and solutions to address policy and legislation issues, facilitating policy discussions, and collaborating with program staff, other program areas, and internal/external stakeholders to improve program operations.

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