Compensation and Job Evaluation Policy Advisor

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 62485
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Two permanent positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Classification: Human Relations 2

**Salary**: $2,672.68 to $3,665.11 bi-weekly ($69,756 - $95,659/year)

The Public Service Commission (PSC) ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan and diverse public service that proudly serves Albertans. The expertise and talent that PSC staff bring to their work is critical to our overall success, as our Ministry is responsible for delivering HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications, and employee engagement to the Government of Alberta.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you a HR professional who is motivated by supporting the organization achieve its broader goals?

Do you thrive on tackling new challenges?

Do you get excited dealing with variety and knowing that no two days are the same?

If so, this sounds like the opportunity for you.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Maintain the integrity of classification and compensation systems and support the identification of program/policy gaps.
- Monitor and maintain market data, including participation in jurisdictional and broader Alberta public and private sector compensation and classification surveys.
- Support collective bargaining through research, analysis, recommendations and advice.
- Lead strategic projects or components of projects, such as compensation and classification reviews, and related research and analysis.
- Support reviews of compensation and classification policies/directives and regulations to ensure they are relevant, equitable and transparent.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel will assist you in performing statistical analysis and prepare charts/graphs to present the information. You will possess a high level of attention to detail and will be able to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously. The ability to be resourceful, think outside the box, develop networks and be strategic will ensure your success in this role.

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviours 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:
Below is a list of the APS Competencies critical to this role:
**Systems Thinking** - Take a long-term view on outcomes from a system-wide perspective when resolving issues. Awareness of how different components strategically align, and how one decision/action can either negatively or positively impact a future decision. Ensure Diversity and Inclusion is considered in policy and program development.

**Creative Problem Solving** - Engage and consult with stakeholders and colleagues from other branches, in order to encourage idea generation and gather various perspectives and feedback to establish creative solutions and innovative policy approaches. Research trends and gather inter-jurisdictional information to assist in finding creative ways to enhance classification and compensation frameworks and policies.

**Agility** - Remain optimistic and calm when leadership changes direction or puts work on hold due to changing priorities. Seek advice and support to manage change, when required.

**Drive for Results** - Partner with colleagues to achieve project objectives and outcomes. Hold self responsible for results and admit when assistance is required or when change is needed. Takes a proactive approach to present new ideas and perspectives for consideration by the broader team.

**Develop Networks** - Proactively communicate and encourage exchange of information and idea generation. Engage and consult with other program areas and service delivery on new or amended policies.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Recruitment Standard**:
University graduation in a related field (human resources, management, business, commerce, etc.) plus two years of related experience.

**Equivalency**:
A related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and four years of related experience; or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and five years of related experience.

**Required**:

- Experience in compensation and/or job evaluation/classification and organizational design, to develop and propose strategies and/or policies.
- Experience in other functional human resource policies, practices and legislation
- Experience with research, designing surveys, analyzing compensation data and providing recommendations to leadership.

Assets:

- Experience with policy and/program development
- Experience facilitating training
- Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and/or Certified Com