Specialized Support Liaison
Company: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB
Salary: $2757.39 - 3604.17 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Job title: Specialized Support Liaison
Company: Government of Alberta
Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Specialized Support Liaison
Job Requisition ID: 62987
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968 – $94,069year)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:Public Safety and Emergency ServicesKeeping Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensuring our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.Our responsibilities include working with partners in law enforcement, justice, health and social services for a fair and accessible justice system that upholds rule of law while supporting the needs of individuals. We are responsible for the custody and supervision of adults and young persons under correctional authority, as well as the facilitation of rehabilitation. In collaboration with municipalities, Metis Settlements and First Nations, we lead disaster preparation, mitigation, response and recovery to increase individual and community resilience.For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visitRole ResponsibilitiesDo you thrive in a collaborative environment? Are you great at networking? Do you want to be part of meaningful work that has direct impact on community? If so, the Specialized Support Liaison role may be right for you.In this role you will play an integral role in coordinating a network of specialized victim serving organizations with the aim of:
- Establishing collaborative working relationships within the provincial victim service model
- Acting as a conduit and liaison between specialized victim serving organizations, RVSS, municipalities and other partners to provide a coordinated system of services to victims of crime throughout the province.
- Aligning service delivery within the context of the criminal justice system to ensure victims of crime have access to comprehensive and appropriate service options as they engage with the criminal justice system, along with ensuring a commitment to providing culturally relevant and safe services.
- Identifying gaps/disconnects with our criminal justice partners and develops ways to address these issues.
You will also collaborate with partners within the criminal justice system, including police, Crown, Court Services, and corrections on process evaluation, coordination, and ever-greening as appropriate. In addition, you are also responsible for keeping abreast with federal, provincial and internal policy and legislation regarding victims’ rights and provisions of services for victims of crime in Alberta.If this sounds like your passion, please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:
.Systems Thinking: Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions.Build Collaborative Environments: Facilities open communication and coloration between the GOA and other victim serving organizations.Creative Problem Solving: Openly shares ideas and is receptive of ideas from others with for the collective objective of the greater good in mind.Agility: Be a champion of change for victims’ services and leading by example for other partnership agencies.Develop Networks: Maintains a close relationship with all stakeholders.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:
- University graduation in Public Administration or Criminal Justice
- PLUS a minimum of 4 years of progressively related experience
- Equivalencies will be considered on a one year-for-one-year basis.
The following are considered assets: * Understanding of how the criminal justice system is structured and operates.
- Experience with NGOs and/or non-profits.
- Experience with program compliance.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer toNotes
- Office is located in Edmonton, Alberta
- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
- Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
Other Application Information:
- A covering letter is preferred in your application.Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview.
- Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
- This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
- 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 –
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
- Professional learning and development –
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- 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 for more information. Please visit , 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)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).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 Ozien Chukwuemeka at .
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job date: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:17:21 GMT