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Statute Administrator

Statute Administrator

Government of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
1 day ago
Salary
CA$80,290.10–CA$105,785.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to help support a fair marketplace in Alberta? Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized individual with strong leadership and communication skills? Then the Statute Administrator role is for you!

Reporting to the Manager of Market and Industry Standards, you will be the regulatory and subject matter expert on designated / delegated legislative and / or administrative regulatory frameworks. As the Statute Administrator you will develop, administrate, and enforce consumer-related legislation and promote consumer awareness and education for consumers and businesses concerning their rights and responsibilities.

You will provide expert advice and interpretation on the legislation, exercise administrative decision making responsibilities under the framework, provide guidance on the administration of operational requirements, and engage in liaison work and outreach with internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public, licensees and registrants, non-governmental and civil organizations, industry associations, and provincial and federal ministries.

You will provide subject matter expertise to Communications, on policy and legislative projects, and assist other branches or ministries as required. You will monitor their regulatory areas for market changes or risks to the public and make recommendations or provide direction on policy, process, legislative, and regulatory matters.

To be successful in this role you must have :

  • Thorough knowledge of and experience with administrative and natural justice
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks
  • Experience working with legislation
  • Relationship-building and networking skills
  • Project planning and management skills
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Organizational skills and ability to work independently on multiple projects and tasks

The responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Taking enforcement action, including issuing license cancellations and suspensions, issuing administrative penalties and Director’s Orders, and entering into Undertakings, as appropriate.
  • The interpretation of consumer related legislation, providing expert legislative, policy, and program advice to internal and external stakeholders, and developing and implementing legislative amendments to ensure an informed, fair and competitive marketplace.
  • Participating in the development of new policies and processes as they relate to consumer related statutes, including the Condominium Property Act, Real Estate Act, Consumer Protection Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act, Debtor’s Assistance Act, Cemeteries Act and Funeral Services Act, are also key responsibilities.
  • Developing a comprehensive knowledge of business practices and other government legislation / agreements that have an impact on the Statutes administered.
  • Working with delegated regulatory organizations, like the Real Estate Council of Alberta, providing education and information sessions to key stakeholders, participating in cross-Ministry working groups, and assisting in the development and review of consumer resources.