Director, Carrier and Vehicle Programs

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66193
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 29, 2025
Classification:Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)
Salary: $4,274.25 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($111,557 - $141,662/year)
If you are committed to public service and enjoy collaborating with others we want you on our team!

At the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors we promote a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director, Driver, Carrier & Vehicle Services, this position helps to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system to support Alberta’s economic, social and environmental vitality though the effective operation of key programs. This role is accountable for provincial activities related to managing industry authorizations, approvals and licences for the commercial carrier industry, rail industry, and vehicle inspection industry. The Director has overall accountability for the implementation of various National Safety Code standards and the department’s vehicle standards authority in the operation and development of vehicle safety programs, standards, and safety regulations. The Director oversees projects involving government, industry and public stakeholders that have complex regulatory and policy implications. This role directs the units’ active participation in provincial, national, and international committees dealing with vehicle safety, special transportation requirements and vehicle issues.
The position requires in-depth knowledge of transportation-related statutes and regulations as well as the ability to identify legislative gaps and an understanding of the policy/legislative process to address them.
To be effective in this role, the incumbent must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the National Safety Code standards (16) and how they are implemented in Alberta and have a detailed understanding of vehicle inspection processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leading the department’s vehicle standards authority in the operation and development of vehicle programs, standards, wehicle status identification and safety regulations.
• Review and approval of new and innovative commercial vehicle designs for conformance to the department’s standards.
• Leading the effective and efficient transportation system through administration of Alberta’s Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) program in accordance with both federal and provincial legislation.
• Leading the effective and efficient delivery of mandatory inspection programs through the licensing of facilities and technicians.
• Ensuring effective and efficient delivery of operating authorities for the provincial rail program in Alberta.
• Contributing to the identification and achievement of branch business goals and priorities.
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