JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 69680
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 22, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,339 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/year)
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade is responsible for leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain workers, and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces by:
Jobs: Helping attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta’s employment standards and laws governing the health and safety of Alberta’s workplaces.
Economy: Supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation.
Regional development: Supporting the unique economic development needs of Alberta’s various regions.
Trade and investment: Attracting investment, promoting trade and supporting Alberta businesses’ abilities to access new markets.

EDUCATION:

• University degree in a related field and four years of recent, related experience developing policy, or interpreting and applying legislation is required. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience mentoring and coaching individuals is also required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A cover letter must be provided that clearly and concisely outlines how the candidate meets the requirements outlined in the job ad in paragraphs. The candidate’s resume and cover letter will be used to evaluate writing ability and could disqualify them from the competition.

The successful candidate must possess the following skills:

• Thorough understanding of OHS and WCB legislation, or ability to quickly acquire expertise.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation and provide recommendations on sensitive policy issues.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development process as well as public consultation processes.
• Strong research skills and the ability to proactively monitor and conduct strategic analysis of OHS or workers’ compensation trends and make sense of and communicate large and complex information under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills, including excellent listening skills, superior writing ability, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide variety of projects and processes in achieving the division’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with excellent change management, coaching and mentorship capability.
• Strong leadership skills to develop an engaged and high performing team enabling a culture where feedback is given and accepted at all levels to promote learning and growth

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade is looking for a strategic leader to manage Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Policy and Legislation Team.
Reporting to the Director of OHS and WCB Policy and Legislation, the Manager will lead a team of professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of the OHS and workers’ compensation legislation. This position will lead a team of policy analysts to provide strategic advice, technical analysis and interpretation, and issues management related to OHS and workers’ compensation policy and legislation.
The Manager will work with the Director to develop stakeholder-responsive policy and legislation and help steer proposed legislation through approval processes. The position will help lead stakeholder engagement or public consultation. The Manager will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand workplace issues or provide OHS or workers’ compensation expertise. Additionally, they will lead cross-divisional projects related to the interpretation and application of OHS or workers’ compensation legislation.
The Manager demonstrates effective leadership with a focus on advancing staff engagement and development.

The successful candidate must possess the following skills:

• Thorough understanding of OHS and WCB legislation, or ability to quickly acquire expertise.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation and provide recommendations on sensitive policy issues.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development process as well as public consultation processes.
• Strong research skills and the ability to proactively monitor and conduct strategic analysis of OHS or workers’ compensation trends and make sense of and communicate large and complex information under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills, including excellent listening skills, superior writing ability, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide variety of projects and processes in achieving the division’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with excellent change management, coaching and mentorship capability.
• Strong leadership skills to develop an engaged and high performing team enabling a culture where feedback is given and accepted at all levels to promote learning and growth.

If this opportunity interests you, please do not hesitate to apply!
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