Sr.Continuous Imp. Specialist

Title of the Job: Sr.Continuous Imp. Specialist

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Sr.Continuous Imp. Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 63631
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – 2 year contract
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 05, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 – $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 – $94,068/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 ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager, Continuous Improvement, the Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist will function as an internal consultant and business improvement expert for the Ministry and Policy and Strategic Initiatives Branch in evaluation, planning and implementing improvements in process and practices, and facilitating and coaching improvement teams within work units.The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for defining, designing, and facilitating the implementation of continuous improvement programs to ensure activities and initiatives are integrated vertically and horizontally across the branch, and are aligned with business strategies. 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 Senior Business Improvement Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining performance metrics to measure the success of continuous improvement programs, and for developing and facilitating the implementation of process excellence supports in relation to program governance, project reviews, communications, and training.Reporting to the Manager, Continuous Improvement, the Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist will function as an internal consultant and business improvement expert for the Ministry and Policy and Strategic Initiatives Branch in evaluation, planning and implementing improvements in process and practices, and facilitating and coaching improvement teams within work units.The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for defining, designing, and facilitating the implementation of continuous improvement programs to ensure activities and initiatives are integrated vertically and horizontally across the branch, and are aligned with business strategies. 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 Senior Business Improvement Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining performance metrics to measure the success of continuous improvement programs, and for developing and facilitating the implementation of process excellence supports in relation to program governance, project reviews, communications, and training.Role Responsibilities Cont’dThe primary responsibilities for the Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and documenting key business drivers, strategies and requirements that affect service delivery.
• Identifying process improvement options and supporting the design of future state processes.
• Supporting the implementation of project management principles by developing strategies, work plans, project schedules, estimates and implementation plans
• Developing and implementing quality management systems through process innovation and continuous improvement.
• Managing projects and providing change management leadership in the analysis of business requirements in order to develop business solutions to meet the business needs.
• Providing consultation and advisory services and business and process improvement expertise to enable continuous improvement of business processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Understanding of how to effectively couple change management and project management to create awareness and desire for the change, along with the ability to successfully implement and sustain change
• Knowledge and experience with process improvement methodologies and established process analysis and improvement tools; and Process Improvement and Statistical Process Control methodologies
• Knowledge of business processes, concepts, flow-charting, data modeling, and the ability to interpret the technical requirements
• Knowledge of tools and techniques to plan, elicit, analyze, document, and manage business requirements
• Ability to facilitate meetings when planning and eliciting, analyzing, validating, and managing business requirements
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including ability to present and articulate complex concepts and write logical, well thought through documents in a clear and concise manner
• Experience or working knowledge of relevant software, (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Outlook, RAP etc)
• Understanding of relevant information systems, (e.g. FAMIS, BLIMS, etc.

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 Operations Management, Business, Economics, Social Science, or related discipline
• Four years progressively responsible related experience in business analysis or project management
• 2 years of Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects required, preferably in transactional processes.

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:

• 4 years of project management experience
• Green Belt trained and Certified
• Black Belt trained and Certified
• Understanding of government strategic and policy directions and priorities as they relate to the Ministry.

NotesThis position is a Temporary, full – time role (2 year contract) 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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• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Develop Self and Others: Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them
• Creative Problem Solving: Capability to analyze diverse information and issues, assess risks, and make decisions aligned with business plan goals

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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