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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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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.

Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative. Creates impactful relationships with the right people. Ensures needs of varying groups are represented. Goes beyond to meet stakeholder needs. Ensures all needs are heard and understood.

Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas. Brings the right people together to solve issues. Identifies new solutions for the organization.

Qualifications

Required:
 

• University degree in a field related to the position assignment (preference given to candidates with a JD or LL. B.) supplemented by seven years related experience, including experience working within a complex legislative and regulatory framework.

Equivalency:
 

• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

The successful candidate must also have: 
 

• Demonstrated experience overseeing projects involving government, industry and public stakeholders that have complex regulatory and policy implications.
• Experience in the commercial carrier industry.
• Knowledge of National Safety Code standards and how they are implemented in Alberta
• Thorough understanding of the vehicle inspection process.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation to a program area.
• Understanding of the legislative process at all its stages, including the creation and amendment of statutes and regulations.

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: Permanent - Full-time position 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton

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. Travel; etc.

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
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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