Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 36906

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 16, 2023

Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

About Us

The Alberta Human Rights Commission works with Albertans to promote awareness of, and appreciation for, human rights and diversity. Its overall goal is to develop inclusive communities in which all Albertans have the opportunity to participate in the social, economic, and cultural life of the province without discrimination.

The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission created by the Government of Alberta.

The Commission has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, through the resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination, and through human rights tribunal and court hearings.

Role

Can you even imagine being in a job as important as advancing and protecting human rights for Albertans?

As a Human Rights Officer, part of your role will be to respond to confidential human rights and discrimination inquiries from the public, including members of groups protected by human rights legislation, employers, service providers, landlords, unions, and other potential respondents. If your previous work experience has been in helping people find common ground, mediate issues, act as a conciliator, and educate the public on important social issues, you will feel at home with the Commission. Using your exceptional communication skills, you will provide information on the Alberta Human Rights Act, including processes for making complaints, requirements for reasonable accommodation under the Act, and dispute resolution services.

You will also manage a caseload, where you will be responsible for interpreting and applying legislation and broadly outlined legal principles and policy (such as reasonable accommodation), assessing potential complaints, and providing investigation and/or conciliation services to resolve accepted complaints.

We know you are up for the task because you have exceptional analytical and fact-finding skills, excellent communication (verbal and written), strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Consider joining the team and making the impact that you have been looking for!

Qualifications

Related university degree (ex. Law, social sciences, social work, etc.) and a minimum of 4 years related experience is required

The type of previous experience we are seeking is varied, the following will be considered assets:

Equivalencies will be considered as follows:

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.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

Develop Networks - Builds trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes

Build Collaborative Environments - Promotes positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching others to constructively resolve conflict

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Agility - Consistently takes action and remains objective under pressure by making well-thought through decisions when there are competing and ambiguous priorities. Supports others in managing their emotions.

Creative Problem Solving - Asks questions to get to the root issues and generate deep understanding and new ways of thinking about an issue. Ensures that the right questions are being asked about the right problem.

Systems Thinking - Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs or areas. Considers emerging trends when contributing ideas to the development of broader priorities, strategies and approaches.

Salary

$2,716.64 to $3,550.90 bi-weekly ($70,904 - $92,678/year)

Notes

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available:

• one permanent and one temporary position.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Health Spending Account:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• 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 agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies within Government of Alberta.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

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.

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Ashley Mondor at Ashley.Mondor@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check