Policy and Governance Consultant 68513
Policy and Governance Consultant 68513
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Job Title:Policy and Governance Consultant
Job Requisition ID:68513
Ministry:Arts Culture and Status of Women
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:TemporaryUp to 24 months
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 24 2025
Classification:Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2626.89 to $3448.73 biweekly $68561$90011/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: Culture and Status of Women works to improve Albertans quality of life through support of cultural development historical preservation and increased gender equality. We support the development and sustainability of Albertas creative and cultural industries artists and arts community and nonprofit / voluntary sector and increase gender equality by working with all other ministries to make sure gender and other identity factors are reflected in Alberta government policies programs and legislation.
For more information on the Ministry of Arts Culture and Status of Women please visit: Alberta Foundation for the Arts is a public agency and provincial corporation with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. It provides arts grants to individuals and organizations manages a provincial art collection by Albertan artists and conducts research and communicates about the value of the arts to Alberta. It is governed by a board of directors that reports to the Minister of Arts Culture and Status of Women.
For more information about the Alberta Foundation for the Arts please visit: .
Role Responsibilities
The Policy and Governance Consultant is responsible for providing recommendations and advice related to policy and governance matters for the Arts Branch and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). This position is key to ensuring appropriate policies are in place for the AFA and ensures policies are reviewed on a regular basis. This position is also responsible for ensuring governance requirements are met and maintained for the AFA including legislated requirements. This position provides input and advice into program and initiative development and ensures supporting policies and governance structures are in place to support this.
This position functions as a professional consultant to department staff program clients private sector and notforprofit stakeholders and provides direction and support to develop initiatives programs policies and procedures. The incumbent must use considerable judgment to interpret policies and procedures on a daily basis.
The roles and responsibilities of the Policy and Governance Consultant include:
- Provide expertise and advice pertaining to policy and standards.
- Provide governance and planning advice professional expertise and information support to the AFA Board the arts sector and the Ministry.
- Coordinate the completion and review of the governance processes associated with the AFA.
- Participate and contribute to regular strategic planning review and implementation of new planning processes.
- Contribute to and support standing and ad hoc committees of the AFA Board.
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: Policy and Governance Consultant must be able to apply the following competencies:
- Agility:Is relied upon to advise on policies or practices required to support the effective operation of AFA programs and services. Must be able to adapt to a changing environment with often shifting or competing priorities while ensuring highquality outcomes.
- Develop Networks: Must engage with colleagues/stakeholders as required to gain knowledge and insight in order to develop and apply appropriate policies and practices to work.
- Systems Thinking: Must be able to assess and anticipate policy needs that address both government priorities and stakeholder needs. Needs to be able to understand and assess the environment in which policies operate.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Need to build strong working relationships with team and colleagues across government in order to ensure policy and governance work can be completely in an effective and efficint way.
Qualifications
University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Required experience:
- Experience in policy development process and practice governance processes understanding and experience with the legislative process
- Experience working with agencies or boards
Equivalency:
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Please note there is one temporary position. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at equal or lower classification and salary.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week.
In your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also please indicate whether your work experience is casual parttime or fulltime.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
What we offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
- 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 for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information 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 contactLiliane Kararaat
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
