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Operational Program Advisor
Government of Alberta · Closes in 7 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. The posting does not state citizenship or work permit rules.
Education: University graduation in a related field. Equivalent options are a two-year diploma plus six years of experience, a one-year certificate plus seven years, or eight years of experience alone.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination.
What they ask for:
- University graduation in a related field, such as Arts, Business or Public Administration
- Four years of progressively responsible related experience
- Experience analyzing complex operational issues and developing recommendations
- Experience leading or coordinating multi-stakeholder or process improvement initiatives
- Experience preparing briefings, business cases and reports for senior leaders
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 3 (Closes in 7 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, and show clearly how you meet each requirement and competency.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level across the Government of Alberta
- Candidates pay their own costs for required documents, checks and interview travel
- Out-of-province applicants can get required checks from the province where they live now
- Applicants with foreign post-secondary studies are advised to get an IQAS or similar credential assessment
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