Senior Program Officer
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Senior Program Officer
Job Requisition ID: 69730
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 21st, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly $71,967 - $94,068/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.
Ministry of Advanced Education
Advanced Education supports Albertans by providing the education and training opportunities they need to prepare for the workforce. This is accomplished by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; and supporting academic research and innovation.
Our programs and services are driven by two outcomes: (1) Albertan have the education and skills required to secure rewarding careers in the current and future labour market, and to drive Alberta's recovery and prosperity; and (2) Alberta's adult learning system is efficient, financially sustainable and globally competitive.
For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/advanced-education.aspx .
Role Responsibilities
The International and Industry Coordination unit leads the Ministry's international relations and engagement and develops and maintains partnerships with industry partners to draw strategic insight. The Senior Program Officer (SPO) is responsible for providing direction and support, day-to-day management, and oversight for four general areas of work:
Grants, Programs and Special Initiatives International Education Capacity Enhancement Industry Insight and Linkages to the Adult Learning System International Education Market Strategies (where possible)
This position provides support to the Manager, International and Industry in identifying, developing, and evaluating initiatives that can assist Alberta's Adult Learning System to be effectively engaged in international education.
Responsibilities:
With direction from their supervisor, the position supports the following responsibilities and activities:
1. Grants, Programs, and Special Initiatives
2. International Education Capacity Enhancement
Role
3. Industry Insight and Linkages to the Adult Learning System
4. Education market development strategies
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
Qualifications
A university degree in Public Administration, Law , Political Science, or related field is preferred, plus four years of progressive related experience. Directly related experience or education is considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Assets and key competencies for the role :
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
This competition is for permanent full-time position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It is important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs.
**Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) details.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, reference check, security screening, and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
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.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
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 Annie Oa at Annie.Oa@gov.ab.ca .
Job Title: Senior Program Officer
Job Requisition ID: 69730
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 21st, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly $71,967 - $94,068/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.
Ministry of Advanced Education
Advanced Education supports Albertans by providing the education and training opportunities they need to prepare for the workforce. This is accomplished by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; and supporting academic research and innovation.
Our programs and services are driven by two outcomes: (1) Albertan have the education and skills required to secure rewarding careers in the current and future labour market, and to drive Alberta's recovery and prosperity; and (2) Alberta's adult learning system is efficient, financially sustainable and globally competitive.
For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/advanced-education.aspx .
Role Responsibilities
The International and Industry Coordination unit leads the Ministry's international relations and engagement and develops and maintains partnerships with industry partners to draw strategic insight. The Senior Program Officer (SPO) is responsible for providing direction and support, day-to-day management, and oversight for four general areas of work:
This position provides support to the Manager, International and Industry in identifying, developing, and evaluating initiatives that can assist Alberta's Adult Learning System to be effectively engaged in international education.
Responsibilities:
With direction from their supervisor, the position supports the following responsibilities and activities:
1. Grants, Programs, and Special Initiatives
- Provide support to a unified holistic department approach to interacting with stakeholders, other departments, and other orders of government related to international education, industry, and non-profit funded initiatives
- Manage grant reporting for unit
- Lead the development of grant initiatives from conception to implementation that involve Memorandum of Understanding, Requests for Proposals, and contracts
- Evaluate, update, and ensure compliance with departmental grant policies to bring accountability and transparency to program development, outcomes, and objectives
- Generate leads and support supervisor with the negotiation of matching funding for new or revised programs
- Establish and Chair working groups to ensure grants meet quality, transparency, and accountability measures
- Participate in the development of international education and industry related program proposals
- Receive, review and maintain grant, award and scholarship reporting and records for funded programs
- Lead the renewal of grants with cost-pressures (as terms expire)
- Negotiate, plan, and execute transition/wind-down contract(s) with third-party contractor(s), if applicable.
2. International Education Capacity Enhancement
- Support outgoing missions and incoming Canadian and foreign government delegations involving higher education through development of materials, delivery of presentations, and planning institutional visits and meetings
- Support participation on cross-divisional and interdepartmental committees
- Support the evaluation of stakeholder relationships and organize in-person meetings to maintain and develop relationships
- Aggregate midpoint and final evaluation data from program partners, participants, and stakeholders
- Build capacity in international education knowledge and mechanisms within institutions through:
- International educator's forums
- Provide department expertise and support for institutional initiatives that enhance international education leadership and capacity in Alberta's advanced learning system
Role
3. Industry Insight and Linkages to the Adult Learning System
- Utilize information from industry tables to provide strategic recommendations on programs
- Work with industry partners on reporting on initiatives, programs, and funding streams
- Support the unit on industry tables, as required
- Collaborate with unit colleagues to develop strategic recommendations on linking adult learning providers to industry representatives
4. Education market development strategies
- Identify, recommend, develop, and evaluate market strategies and initiatives to ensure Alberta is positioned to be a globally engaged competitor in attracting talented international students and in accessing international opportunities to provide educational services internationally
- Apply evidence-based research and analysis pertaining to international education engagement and marketing as well as the diverse aspects related to talent recruitment and retention in Alberta
- Support development and implementation of international education strategies to increase awareness and encourage greater participation in international education
- Design, sometimes with contracted resources or government colleagues, promotional materials to raise awareness of scholarships, grants, and awards in key markets
- Co-lead the positioning of digital resources as a platform for international education promotion, engagement, and mobility, while ensuring present assets remain current.
- Develop and review web content, monitor website analytics and identify areas for improvement
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
- Agility: Works creatively within existing policies and processes to proactively meet goals; anticipates obstacles to change and thinks ahead about next steps; supports others to identify, assess and use alternative approaches; prepares to mitigate reactions and maintain productivity and composure in conflicts or challenging situations.
- Develop Networks: Actively engages stakeholders; considers how changes will impact colleagues, clients and other stakeholders; seeks multiple inputs when developing recommendation or strategies that lead to change in functions or processes.
- Creative Problem Solving: Engages different perspectives in seeking out root causes and identifying solutions; seeks ways to improve processes and functions to better meet business goals; critically analyzes options and issues.
- Systems Thinking: Incumbent must have the ability to consider inter-relationships and emerging trends and long-term outcomes as well as anticipating risks associated with different options and outcomes
Qualifications
A university degree in Public Administration, Law , Political Science, or related field is preferred, plus four years of progressive related experience. Directly related experience or education is considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
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
Assets and key competencies for the role :
- Experience with the post-secondary sector
- Participation in an international learning experience
- Previous government policy and program experience
- Stakeholder relations
- Program design, implementation and evaluation
- Federal and provincial legislation and policy applicable to international education.
- Government of Alberta Request for Proposals, contract and grant management policies and practices
- Program and budget development, monitoring and reporting and fiscal forecasting
- Work with both minimal supervision across a broad scope of accountabilities and as a member of a team on specific projects and issues
- Public speaking and delivering presentations
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
This competition is for permanent full-time position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It is important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs.
**Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) details.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, reference check, security screening, and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
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.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- 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 Annie Oa at Annie.Oa@gov.ab.ca .