Program Administrator

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 67584
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - 18 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 3, 2025
Classification: Administrative Support 5

**Salary**: $1913.27 to 2342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,138/year)

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime, including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.

For further information, visit the ministry website at:
**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you interested in working in a learning environment where you provide training support services? Do you have a demonstrated track record of efficient program administration while balancing multiple activities in fast paced environments?

**The Program Administrator position is responsible for providing program delivery services for all training/courses provided by the Training Academy (TA) including but not limited to**:

- Sheriff Recruit Training
- Correctional Services Induction Training - Adult/Youth and Community
- Community Peace Officer Induction Program

**Program delivery services consist of proficient coordination of course information, registration and logistics to maximize the participant experience. This includes**:

- Providing proactive service and support to the class sergeant throughout the course/program.
- Maintaining tracking systems (including a learning management system) as part of course administration, logistics, and participant training records.
- Reserving and ensuring the training space meets the need in terms of size, set-up, necessary equipment, including virtual delivery requirements.
- Coordinating induction training graduation ceremonies; contacting dignitaries to participate; creating event briefing and program; preparing award letters and certificates.
- Using knowledge, experience and course administration expertise to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Support participant requests for certificates, letters, and general course information.

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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:
**Drives for Results**:
Self-starter, constantly looking for ways to improve. Is reliable, works independently, and will seek out guidance when lacking information or where there are competing priorities. Sets goals, reports on progress and takes accountability for areas of responsibility.

**Systems Thinking**:
You are aware of the priorities and goals of the Training Academy and strive to create a culture of service excellence in order to positively impact the ability of the branch to meet those goals.

**Builds Collaborative Environments**:
You lead and contribute to the conditions that promote information sharing, teamwork and creative thinking to create outcomes that support the goals of the Training Academy. Respects differing opinions and recognizes conflict then works towards achieving common purpose.

**Develops Networks**:
You communicate regularly with team members and demonstrate a strong ability in fostering positive and effective relationships.

**Agility**:
You have a strong ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively working in a changing environment.

**Creative Problem Solving**:
You challenge the status quo and embrace a creative and innovative approach in order to find solutions which ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of service.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- A High School Diploma plus a minimum of 3 years of related administrative experience is required.
- Experience in program administration (administrative coordination, planning, event support, program support, etc.) is required.
- Applications must provide a cover letter referring this job posting as part of written skills assessment, attention to detail and accuracy. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.

**Assets & Preference**:

- Learning and training environment is considered an asset.

**Equivalency**:

- Directly related