Job Information
Job Title: ARTS Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 72650
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton, AB
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 2, 2025
Classification: 015ASA – Administrative Support 5
Salary: $1913.27 to $2342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,138 per year)
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Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction is the government’s solution provider and supports the significant events in Albertans’ lives, like having a child, getting married, mourning the loss of a loved one, getting a driver’s license, or buying a home.
Our ministry is responsible for protecting consumers in an increasingly complex economic environment; overseeing registry activities, like vehicle, business and land registrations; and cutting red tape by one-third to reduce costs, speed up approvals, and make life easier for hard-working Albertans and businesses.
For more information about the Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/service-alberta
Are you a master multitasker with a strategic mindset and a calm command under pressure? The Ministerial Correspondence Unit (MCU) is seeking a dynamic administrative professional to be the backbone of our high-performing leadership team. In this pivotal role, you’ll navigate shifting priorities with precision and ensure seamless day-to-day operations in a demanding public sector environment. If you thrive in a space where adaptability meets impact—and where every detail counts—you’ll find purpose and momentum with us!
As the ARTS Coordinator you will be responsible for the execution of the administrative and operational service requirements for the Ministerial Correspondence Unit (MCU). The position’s primary role is for coordinating activities in the Ministerial Action Request (AR) process, including systems, distribution, and tracking activities for the department. As the ARTS Coordinator, you will assist in responding to a high volume of requests from the Minister’s Office, the Deputy Minister’s Office and the Assistant Deputy Minister’s offices; and assists the Writer/Editors and the Manager in ensuring the timely completion of ARs. Due to the complexity of inter-division and inter-departmental communication requests, you will also be responsible for handling confidential and sensitive information.
As the ARTS Coordinator, you are often first-in-line to respond to Minister’s office time-sensitive information and call requests. You must have superior knowledge of the department's tracking system, correspondence unit functions, department’s overall responsibilities, branch/division specific responsibilities, and individual staff areas of expertise. The ARTS Coordinator must be vigilant in tracking ARs as they progress through the writing/editing/approval process, providing daily lists of ARs due to the Deputy Minister’s Office, reminders to the line areas of ARs due to MCU, and requesting extensions as needed. As well, you must have good rapport with all levels staff, as good communication is essential to this position.
Key responsibilities for the ARTS Coordinator will include, but are not limited to:
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills. As well as the ability to prioritize workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities to best meet the Minister’s goals and clients’ needs. This position functions with considerable independence and you must exercise a large degree of judgement when reviewing ARs: requesting information, providing instructions, and responding to inquiries. You must possess effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience or knowledge that will be considered an asset:
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.
Pre-employment checks:
Pre-employment checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks can include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and etcetera.
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.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classifications.
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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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.