Team Lead, Licensing and Training Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Team Lead, Licensing and Training Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 69919
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 29, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 - $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.
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta's prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta's transportation network. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.
Role Responsibilities
Are you ready to lead a team that plays a critical role in keeping Alberta's roads safe? As the Team Lead for the Licensing and Training Program, you'll help shape how drivers, instructors, and examiners are trained and licensed across the province. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, influence policy and program development, and make a real difference in the lives of Albertans.
In this leadership role, you will supervise a team of Licensing and Training Specialists who are responsible for driver licensing, driver training and testing across Alberta. You'll be the go-to subject matter expert for all things licensing - developing program strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation, and collaborating with industry and government partners to improve training standards and operational delivery.
Your key responsibilities include:
What you'll bring to the role:
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.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Equivalencies are:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
Additional Position Details:
Recruitment Process:
Links and information on what the GoA have 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 Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.
Job Title: Team Lead, Licensing and Training Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 69919
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 29, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 - $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.
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta's prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta's transportation network. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.
Role Responsibilities
Are you ready to lead a team that plays a critical role in keeping Alberta's roads safe? As the Team Lead for the Licensing and Training Program, you'll help shape how drivers, instructors, and examiners are trained and licensed across the province. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, influence policy and program development, and make a real difference in the lives of Albertans.
In this leadership role, you will supervise a team of Licensing and Training Specialists who are responsible for driver licensing, driver training and testing across Alberta. You'll be the go-to subject matter expert for all things licensing - developing program strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation, and collaborating with industry and government partners to improve training standards and operational delivery.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting a province-wide team through supervision, onboarding, training, and performance planning
- Guiding and monitoring program delivery to ensure services are consistent, compliant, and aligned with operational targets
- Developing and implementing improvements to licensing and training systems, procedures, and documentation
- Creating and delivering training and information sessions for industry stakeholders and internal teams
- Consulting and collaborating with industry, government, and cross-functional teams to align services with policy and strategic goals
- Overseeing quality assurance practices, statistical reporting, and program evaluations
- Advising on legislative interpretation, stakeholder concerns, and emerging trends in licensing and training
- Participating in provincial and national committees as Alberta's representative on driver training and testing issues
What you'll bring to the role:
- Leading with empathy and confidence to build a high-performing, collaborative team
- Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders to build trust and resolve complex issues
- Managing time and priorities in a fast-paced, province-wide operational environment
- Thinking critically and strategically to solve challenges and drive continuous improvement
- Facilitating meaningful learning experiences to uphold program integrity and excellence
- Embracing adaptability and innovation to navigate evolving industry and regulatory demands
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.
Qualifications
Required:
- A related university degree (e.g., Arts, Business), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising a team of professionals.
- A valid Alberta Class 1, 2, or 3 driver's license or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred:
- Experience in driver training, testing, or licensing.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs for internal or external stakeholders.
Equivalencies are:
- A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
Additional Position Details:
- This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm).
- Due to the essential nature of the work, this role requires in-office presence at Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3.
- Traveling will consist of 50-75% of the work schedule.
Recruitment Process:
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates' suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver's abstract, etc.
- 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.
- Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
Links and information on what the GoA have 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 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 Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.