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Industry & Program Support Specialist

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 33552

Ministry: Skilled Trades and Professions

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: 15 February 2023

Classification: Program Services 4

**About Us**:
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.

The Ministry of Skilled Trades and Professions delivers programs and policies to ensure Alberta remains a destination of choice for professionals and a leader in apprenticeship and trades education.

**Role**:
Reporting to the Director, Apprenticeship Delivery and Industry Support Services, the Industry & Program Support Specialist is a key individual within the unit.

The role supervises and participates in the activities of a unit charged with delivering support in the development and maintenance of apprenticeship and education standards and engages with internal and external stakeholders to address matters related to trade certification such as concerns pertaining to interpretation of regulation and their impacts on identifying who can do specific work on a jobsite.

As a result of this focus of work, the unit also manages some internal and external communication with stakeholders and drives enhanced research and analysis of various topics. This creates an environment of shifting priorities which necessitates managing specialized human capital and resourcing new projects as they come up.

The team supervised by this position provides support to both regular activities of the team and project-based activities within the unit and branch as necessary.

Some key responsibilities include:

- Managing the process of authorizations and other exceptions to trade certification requirements.
- Developing recommendations and options on strategies, positions and issues related to the unit
- Program Administration
- Identifying and leading opportunities for operational process improvements
- Supporting the Executive Director, Apprenticeship Delivery and Support Services, as necessary

**Qualifications**:
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in education, the humanities, business or related field of study plus 4 years of progressively responsible related 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.

Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program is also preferred.

The following knowledge or experiences will be considered as assets:

- Knowledge of the sector and division organizational structure, mandate, and programs - including familiarity with apprenticeship and industry training programs and postsecondary institute partners

**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.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
Critical Competencies:
**Systems Thinking** - Understands how legislative, regulatory and policy definitions of exceptions to certification requirements may be applied without undermining the associated trade; Considers the impacts of a recommended policy decision on the larger system and recommends steps to mitigate risks; Understands how the work completed by the team to create exam items fits into the larger process of exam development and distribution.

**Develops Networks** - Participates in cross-sector and inter-branch committees; Regularly consults with Legal Services and FOIP on appropriate matters; Participates in unit planning meetings and problem-solving sessions.

**Drives for Results** - Endeavors to share decision documents with other work groups to ensure all perspectives are represented; Measures success by comparing plans to outcomes and timeliness, soliciting feedback, monitoring effects after implementation, and collecting data before and after a change.

**Develops Self and Others -** Independently seeks to understand all unit systems and processes that interact with the team's work; Takes care to share with leadership, peers and colleagues any new knowledge that is gained that may impact them.

**Salary**:
$2,716.64- $ 3,550.90 bi-weekly ($70,904.30- $92,678.49/year)

**Notes**:
There is one permanent position available. This position is 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Monday
- Friday.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, exp

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