Sr Scheduling/Monitoring Tech

Job Information
Job Title: Sr Scheduling/Monitoring Tech
Job Requisition ID: 60028
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary, 12 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate has been found.
Classification: Technologies 7 (128TNA)
Salary: $2,885.79 to $3,799.43 bi-weekly ($75,319 - $99,165/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) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative, and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and strive to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.
The ministry consists of the Department of Transportation and Economic Corridors. The department promotes 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

For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Capital Planning and Programming (CPP), this position works in a team environment as a member of the CPP team of professionals with a mandate to develop innovative and timely strategies and solutions to complex transportation investment needs, and provide leadership, strategic analysis and recommendations related to the program management and reporting requirements to support the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors' mandate and goals.

The primary responsibilities of the Sr. Scheduling/Monitoring Tech include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the Program Management team effectively to ensure outcomes are delivered in accordance with business and operational plans
• Analyzing and interpreting data relating to the in-year program forecasts and expenditures to ensure a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness
• Monitoring in-year approved Construction Program budget to ensure program activities align to financial, business, legislation, policies and procedures
• Providing complete and timely information to the Senior Management/Executives and other stakeholders.
• Conducting regular evaluation of processes, making recommendations for improved approaches including technology solutions that enhance program management
• Providing the year-end forecast, expenses and variances, project contractual commitment and budget-related information on a monthly (in some cases bi-weekly) basis to Finance Branch and Executives

APS Competencies

Qualifications

Required:

Two-year technical diploma in a related field PLUS seven years related experience; or equivalent as described below

You must also have:

Expert or Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

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:

• Knowledge of transportation capital and network planning and construction
• Knowledge of program effectiveness and risk management techniques
• Knowledge of government financial, business, legislation, policies and procedures, as well as department-specific standards and legislation, financial and operational policies and procedures
• Knowledge of government's strategic direction as it relates to capital planning and fiscal responsibility
• Knowledge of project planning, design construction, and procurement practices, including alternative procurement arrangements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software including Excel, Access, Word and SharePoint
• Knowledge of stakeholder groups and their issues and potential impacts on future transportation investments and delivery

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

Term of Employment: Temporary 12 Month salary position.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

Testing may be administered as part of our assessment process

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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Gloria Ducharme at [email protected].