Role Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Governance, the Senior Labour Mobility Coordinator (LMC) is responsible for managing the day-to-day implementation of the Labour Mobility Act and its regulation, as well as the labour mobility provisions within domestic trade agreements, the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) and Labour Mobility Chapter 7 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The labour mobility provisions of these trade agreements directly impact the certification practices of professional regulatory bodies and multiple Government of Alberta ministries. This position is Alberta’s designated LMC, a role that all provinces have to administer the labour mobility chapters contained in the domestic trade agreements.

In your role as Senior LMC, you will set priorities, tasks, deliverables and timelines to achieve labour mobility objectives through influence (strategic partnerships) and leadership (chairing) of inter-departmental work teams and inter-jurisdictional work teams (e.g., representatives from other provincial governments and regulatory authorities). The position is also the provincial lead on labour mobility complaints from individual certified workers and other jurisdictions. As Coordinator, you will guide, mediate and facilitate communication across a number of stakeholder groups within Alberta and across Canada to resolve complex issues. This includes supporting complex government-to-government dispute resolution procedures between all parties involved in a dispute, including consultation across multiple departmental representatives in Alberta.

As Senior Labour Mobility Coordinator, you will be accountable for the following key areas of leadership and expertise:

• Foster compliance with labour mobility obligations of Alberta’s labour mobility legislation as well as domestic trade agreements.
• Coordinate and mediate the resolution of labour mobility complaints from individual certified workers and regulatory bodies in Alberta with other provincial/territorial governments. 
• Represent Alberta at the federal provincial territorial working group (LMWG) responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Labour Mobility Chapter 7 of the CFTA. 
• Supervise one LMC (PS4) and inform Unit planning and operations to reach operational goals and business 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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Creative Problem-Solving: Engages different perspectives and consults with involved parties using a wide range of techniques to break down and solve problems. Brings together relevant parties to address issues; such as regulatory bodies or other provinces to act in accordance with legislation and trade agreements. Influences and motivates others, while encouraging them to think creatively and voice ideas.
• Agility: Proactively explains how anticipated changes will impact stakeholder processes or labour mobility initiatives. Anticipates obstacles to change and plans for next steps, while remaining focused on goals. Able to make decisions without certainty while also creating a backup plan.
• Drive for Results: Manages complaint processes to seek a fair, transparent, and timely resolution. Considers and applies experience when making plans and adjusts as needed. Commits to what is good for Albertans and reaches goals consistent with APS direction.
• Build Collaborative Environment: Involves stakeholders in the identification and resolution of issues; promotes and engages in positive conflict resolution. Addresses issues as early as possible to reduce risk of escalation and significant impacts. Sets up processes for ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 6 years progressively responsible related experience working with labour mobility topics and regulatory environments. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The position requires the following knowledge, experience and technical competencies:

• Expert knowledge of domestic labour mobility environment both within Alberta and across Canada to identify how labour mobility policies, processes and frameworks may be affected in the short, medium and long-term by broader trends.
• Expert knowledge of the issues related to the interpretation and implementation of the labour mobility provisions of domestic trade agreements (CFTA and the NWPTA) and the Labour Mobility Act.
•  In-depth knowledge of provincial and federal relationship dynamics and their impact on labour mobility.
• Ability to integrate in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment and potential risks when considering possible opportunities for action.
• Advanced understanding of government mandates, decision-making and policy development process/procedures, and legislative/committee processes.
• Advanced knowledge of the professional regulatory legislation and policy development processes employed by ministries in the Alberta, federal and other provincial governments.
• In-depth knowledge of professional regulatory legislation, practices and standards related to the registration of out-of-province certified workers.
• Sound knowledge of government strategies and polices related to the Alberta economy, labour market needs and professional regulation.
• Political acumen including the ability to exercise independent judgement and develop and balance priorities among critical and everyday issues.
• Advanced skill to develop and maintain strong relationships and connections with government representatives and stakeholders in Alberta and other jurisdictions to identify key underlying issues and develop actions and strategies to resolve these issues.
• Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills to influence and lead actions and change in independent stakeholders (e.g., other government departments and professional regulatory bodies).

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

This position is located in Edmonton.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.

The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks and reference checks. 

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/about-the-alberta-public-service
• 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