Branch And Issues Coordinator, Lrohs And Workplace Supports And Prevention

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Job InformationJob Title: Branch and Issues Coordinator, Labour Relations & Occupational Health and Safety (LR & OHS) and Workplace Supports and Prevention (WSP)Job Requisition ID: 88493Ministry: Public Service CommissionLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 12, 2026Classification: Program Services 3ESalary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.The Public Service Commission (PSC) provides human resources services to the Government of Alberta. It ensures Alberta has an effective, professional, non-partisan public service that proudly serves Albertans. To learn more about the PSC, please click here: Public Service Commission .Labour Relations & Occupational Health and Safety (LR & OHS) branch provides corporate leadership and expertise in labour relations, dispute resolution, workplace investigations, and occupational health and safety across the Alberta Public Service. Workplace Supports and Prevention (WSP) branch's vision is to work together to create a healthy and safe work environment. It partners HR portfolio teams and managers to support a consistently applied healthy and safe work environment across departments.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.Systems Thinking:
Connects the bigger picture: Recognizes how an issue in one program or branch may affect other programs, priorities, resources, stakeholders, or executive decisions.Creative Problem Solving:
Finds practical ways forward: Works through incomplete, complex, or conflicting information to identify workable options and recommendations.Agility:
Responds effectively to changing priorities: Reassesses priorities and adjusts quickly when urgent requests, emerging risks, or new information changes what needs attention.Drive for Results:
Keeps important work moving: Takes ownership of timelines, follows up on outstanding actions, identifies risks to delivery, and helps ensure accurate work reaches decision-makers when required.Build Collaborative Environments:
Brings people together around shared outcomes: Coordinates across programs and corporate functions, encourages information sharing, and helps resolve gaps or misunderstandings that could delay progress.Develop Networks:
Builds relationships that support timely decisions: Maintains effective connections with leaders, program areas, and corporate partners so the right expertise and information can be accessed quickly.Role Responsibilities
You will also coordinate executive briefings, Action Requests, branch priorities, budgets, forecasts, and cross-program initiatives.This is an advisory and coordination role rather than a decision-making role. Success requires sound judgment, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to influence and coordinate work across teams without relying on formal authority.In this role, you will:Issues Management and Executive Advice
Identify, monitor, and coordinate operational, emerging, and sensitive issues affecting LR & OHS and WSP.Assess issues for urgency, sensitivity, operational and reputational risk, cross-branch impacts, and escalation requirements.Briefings and Action Requests
Lead the development and coordination of executive briefings, issue notes, executive summaries, response strategies, and related materials.Present complex information clearly, including the issue, context, risks, impacts, options, and recommended approach.Branch Coordination and Stakeholder Liaison
Serve as a central coordination point between the Executive Directors' offices and branch program areas.Work with Directors, program leads, and corporate partners to support timely and coordinated responses.Planning, Priorities, and Continuous Improvement
Support branch planning, reporting, priority tracking, and executive follow-up.Monitor key commitments, timelines, dependencies, and emerging pressures.Coordinate budget preparation and forecasting activities for LR & OHS and WSP.Monitor expenditures and support monthly forecasting.The successful candidate will be able to bring structure to complex and fast-moving issues. They will understand how individual matters connect to broader branch priorities, identify the right people and information needed to respond, and translate detailed or conflicting information into concise advice for senior leaders.The role requires someone who can balance analysis, coordination, judgment, communication, and follow-through while maintaining effective relationships across two branches and multiple corporate partners.Minimum recruitment standard
University graduation in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related field, plus at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in Issues Management and Coordination.Equivalency
1 year of education for 1 year of experience;
or1 year of experience for 1 year of educationCandidates should demonstrate experience in:Analyzing complex operational or organizational issues and developing recommendations.Preparing clear written materials for senior leaders or decision-makers.Coordinating information and deliverables across multiple teams or program areas.Managing competing priorities, sensitive issues, and time-sensitive requests.Assessing risks, impacts, dependencies, and escalation requirements.Working effectively with senior leaders, program specialists, and corporate service partners.Communicate clearly with both operational and executive audiences.Assets / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience working with Finance, Human Resources, Communications, access/privacy, or other corporate service functions.Experience with budget preparation, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, or variance analysis.Our office is located in downtown Edmonton, with on-site attendance required to meet the operational needs of the role.Business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. Hours of work are 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week. Modified work hours may be available on a case-by-case basis, subject to government policy and operational viability.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 we have to offer:
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.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.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at View email address on ca.hrm.tc .
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