Continuous Improvement Specialist – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 63632
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 05, 2024
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,345.14 – $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 – $80,290/year)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:Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visitRole ResponsibilitiesDo you have a mind for process improvement in the Public Sector? We are looking for you to join our team!The Continuous Improvement Team supports business units with their problem solving and project management needs. Specializing in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology, we work with business areas to improve processes and guide them to success backed by strong project management and change management techniques. We drive Continuous Improvement by focusing on business innovation, knowledge, and experience from the Subject Matter Experts within the business area to improve stagnant processes and eliminate rework.The position provides services related to evaluating, planning and implementing improvements in processes and practices. This position will provide frontline process improvement support working with senior continuous improvement specialists and branch resources to ensure change implications are managed.Acting as a change agent, the Continuous Improvement Specialist is accountable to analyze business requirements in order to develop business solutions to meet the business needs. The position will question the current way of doing things including considering people capacity, workflow, change leadership, and technology; build consensus, harmonize disparate processes; and recommend changes to business practices that result in increased efficiencies and effectiveness of organizational business functions.The Continuous Improvement Specialist will provide input into the defining, designing, and facilitating the implementation of continuous improvement programs. The position will function within the parameters of applicable legislation, regulations, policies, directives, and guidelines. In addition to analyzing process improvement programs and potential results (including mapping “as is” and “to be” processes), the Continuous Improvement Specialist will be involved in establishing and maintaining performance metrics to measure the success of continuous improvement programs; and the development and facilitation of the implementation of process excellence supports in relation to program governance, project reviews, communications, and training.To be successful in this position, knowledge of project management, change management, process improvement is required, as well as Lean Six Sigma experience, knowledge and understanding of related tools and techniques. Candidates must possess strong verbal, presentation, analytical, and written communication skills and be able to balance multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. The ability to develop and maintain relationships and collaborative networks is critical. The ability to influence without authority, and motivation to challenge the “way we’ve always done it” are key to being successful in this position.Role Responsibilities Cont’dThe primary responsibilities for the Continuous Improvement Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting business areas to identify and facilitate business improvements and initiatives to meet business needs. Providing support from a business process perspective to ensure that changes can be translated from high-level business requirements into feasible and efficient business and operational process
• Analyzing the business change and assess the impacts on the organization and the business
• Reviewing, analyzing, and creating detailed documentation of business application functional requirements and user needs, including processes, workflow, and program functions
• Reviewing and evaluating system deliverables combining technical ability with a user perspective to ensure satisfaction is met.
• Assessing or streamlining opportunities that are manual or automated and making recommendations to the business sponsor or senior management
• Conducting business requirements review sessions with staff to identify requirements that are needed and document the process.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate complex concepts and write logical, well thought through documents in a clear and concise manner
• Research and investigative skills, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through use of creative thinking
• Organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities and project tasks in a fast paced and rapidly evolving environment with multiple and often conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Please click on the to review the job description for this position.QualificationsMinimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Refer to .Required:

• University graduation in a related field (Social Sciences, Operations Management, Business, Economics, or related field)

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• 2 – 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in process improvement methodologies and established process analysis and improvement tools; and Process Improvement and Statistical Process Control methodologies
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training
• Knowledge and experience in change management, process improvement methodologies, business analysis and project management.

NotesThis position is a permanent, full – time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).Location: Edmonton, ABApplicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your writing competency.Candidates may be asked back for follow up interviews in which they are asked to prepare and delivery a short presentation to further assess knowledge, experience, and presentation skills.Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.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 –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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.

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:
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• Creative Problem Solving: The ability to analyze the impact and break apart any complex problems is critical, to focus on getting the best end result for the client
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes

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 Jenny Luong at

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