Director Compliance and Assurance

Role Responsibilities

Manage and direct the effective administration and enforcement of the New Home Buyer Protection Act and responsibilities as the Registrar for firefighter certification

• Ensure consumer protections are understood, applied and where required, enforced related to residential builder licence requirements and mandatory new home warranty.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures that create fair administration and adjunction of licenses, exams, and certificates for the different program areas including builder licences and fire accreditation.

Oversee ongoing strategic development of programs to ensure business goals and delivery standards are achieved.

• Generate briefing materials for executive leadership and the Minister regarding issues, ongoing projects, and initiatives and mandates.  
• Develop and approve program performance measures and evaluate progress of programs in relation to outcomes.

Oversee ongoing strategic development of programs to ensure business goals and delivery standards are achieved.

• Generate briefing materials for executive leadership and the Minister regarding issues, ongoing projects, and initiatives and mandates.  
• Develop and approve program performance measures and evaluate progress of programs in relation to outcomes.

Oversee, develop, and evaluate program operations and policy, including financial oversight.

• Provide direction and guidance for compliance activities including monitoring, education and enforcement.
• Brief New Home Buyer Protection Act Registrar on complex and/or high-profile cases, especially to inform enforcement actions, and support Registrar in case of appeal of these actions.

Lead teams and support managers by communicating vision and connection to ministry outcomes, promoting collaboration, and removing barriers to progress.

• Promote collaboration and positive relationships within and across groups, and build commitment to reach desired results.
• Identify issues and facilitate discussion to resolve conflict and model professional and responsible conflict resolution strategies.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

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.
 

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics, Accounting) plus 7years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. 

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.

Required Skills & Assets:

• Knowledge of related legislation (New Home Buyer Act, Safety Codes Act)
• Knowledge of administrative fairness principles
• Knowledge of enforcement and compliance systems
• Knowledge of related industries/business (residential home builders, insurance and warranty providers, fire services)
• Knowledge of industry trends and issues
• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and organization skills
• Interpersonal, leadership and team building skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to motivate, train and develop staff

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
 

Notes

This position is a permanent position with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs