Director, Victims Services

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 12645

Ministry: Justice & Solicitor General

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 30, 2021

Classification: Management Senior Manager Zone 2

About Us

The Ministry of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow the link to see what else we have to offer:

As a part of Public Security Division, the Policy and Program Development Branch is responsible for program delivery, policy and legislation, intergovernmental advice, research, stakeholder engagement, and planning activities for policing, community safety, and victims’ issues. It also oversees the delivery of province-wide supports such as victim services, restorative justice, crime prevention, integrated offender management, and integrated threat assessment.

Role

Are you interested in being a key player in transforming how services are delivered to victims of crime? We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading this change and if this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply!

Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy and Program Development, you will provide leadership, direction and oversight to the provincial delivery of services to victims of crime and other related programs and strategic initiatives related to victims of crime.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Leading the team responsible for implementing the recommendations outlined in the MLA review to transform services to victims including, the victim assistance program, service delivery model, training and information, research, as well as performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Implementing or integrating federal, provincial government legislative and/or policy directives, ministry and cross-ministry initiatives that impact provincial and community capacity to deliver and monitor services to victims of crime.
• Provision of core operational funding to support the operation of police and community based programs as well as specialized services that provide assistance to victims.
• Development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and procedures that support outcome based grants and contracts for the effective and efficient utilization of Ministry resources for current and future operations and programming.
• Building and maintaining collaborative, open, and consultative relationships and partnerships with multiple complex stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you must have strong leadership, planning, coordination and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve operational goals. You have the ability to provide clear direction and demonstrate effective consultation, negotiation and mediation skills in order to effectively manage the dichotomy of community and government expectations. You are skilled at building partnerships and able to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of your audience. This position supervises a diverse team which requires you to have the ability and desire to coach and mentor.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field such as but not limited to Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Public Health with a minimum of seven years of directly related experience.

Considerable recent experience in supervising and leading staff is a requirement.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in the interpretation of legislation and development of operational policy
• Experience leading large projects to develop programs
• Experience managing complex budgets
• Experience with grants and contract management
• Experience with stakeholder management
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Experience with and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.

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:
The successful candidate will possess the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Systems Thinking – You have the ability to think both strategically and analytically, which is essential to this position. You take a holistic view to challenges and opportunities to ensure actions and plans are aligned to support business goals, and objectives. You have the ability to analyze complex issues, anticipate outcomes and potential impacts, and integrate various perspectives to achieve preferred results.
• Creative Problem Solving – You challenge the status quo and embrace a creative and innovative approach in order to find solutions to complex problems while ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of service.
• Agility – You are able to manage both complementary and conflicting priorities in an efficient and effective manner. You have the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations and issues, while making practical decisions under pressure.
• Drive for Results – You know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to solve complex issues by anticipating potential challenges and finding practical solutions.
• Develop Networks – You demonstrate a strong ability in fostering positive and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You are able to connect and build trust, diplomatically managing relationships to bring differing perspectives together.
• Build Collaborative Environments – You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Salary

$4,037.95 to $5,127.61 bi-weekly

Notes

The hours of work for this position are 8:15am – 4:30pm, 36.25 hours a week.

This role will be located at the John E Brownlee Building (10365 – 97 Street) in downtown Edmonton.

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

More information: Advantages of working for the Alberta Public Service

How To Apply

Instructions for your Resume

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
• Please specify employment status (ie. Casual, part-time or full-time)
• Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 – June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
• Please specify the year you graduated
• Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Tips for applicants:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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, please contact Alissa Wong at [email protected]

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