Metis Credible Assertion Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 53051

Ministry:
Indigenous Relations

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 7, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

Salary:
$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968 - $94,069 annually)

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations works with Indigenous communities, the federal government, industry and other stakeholders to support strong, vibrant Indigenous communities and people who fully participate in a prosperous, competitive and diverse Alberta.

The ministry is also responsible for:

Promoting social and economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples
Coleading Indigenous training for all Alberta public servants
Working with other ministries to develop opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to influence land and resource management decisions.

The Strategic Engagement and Policy Innovation (SEPI) branch is part of the Consultation, Land and Policy (CLP) division in Indigenous Relations.

SEPI provides a strong foundation of policy development, strategic engagement, consultation capacity development, expert advice and relationship-building through education, training, and capacity funding.

SEPI staff work with staff throughout the Ministry and the rest of the Government of Alberta to ensure that Indigenous-related policies are informed by Indigenous input and that engagement and consultation best practices are used, to meet the Ministry's mandate to advance reconciliation.

Role Responsibilities:

The Strategic Engagement and Policy Innovation (SEPI) branch is seeking meticulous, collaborative and team-oriented individuals who have knowledge and experience of Métis communities and peoples in Alberta.

The Métis Credible Assertion Advisor role focuses on the review of Métis aboriginal rights assertions.

The incumbent will lead the review and analysis of assertions, which contain a large volume of complex materials, including but not limited to historical documents, expert reports, genealogies, traditional land use data and organizational records.

The Advisor will meet with Métis organizations to explain the Métis credible assertion process and criteria, answer questions and provide constructive feedback.

The incumbent will lead a portfolio of assertions.

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:

Competencies related to this position:

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Systems Thinking:

Ability to integrate the broader context in identifying emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.

Build Collaborative Environments:

Ability to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively achieve outcomes.

Drive for Results:

Ability to know what outcomes are important and maximizes resources to achieve results, while maintaining accountability within the Government of Alberta, to stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples.

Develop Networks:

Ability to proactively build networks, connect, and develop trust in relationships with different government and nongovernment stakeholders.

Agility:

Proactively incorporates changes into processes.

Qualifications:

A University degree in a related field (Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, History, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience is required.

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 experience includes:

Demonstrated experience with qualitative research and analysis.
Experience with large projects requiring critical thinking and solutionfocused problemsolving.
Experience drafting concise reports summarizing large scale projects.
Experience presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Project management experience.
Experience working with, and understanding of, Indigenous Peoples, governance, culture, history, community dynamics and protocols.
Understanding of historical and current legislation related to Indigenous Peoples and the impacts of this on First Nations and Métis peoples in Alberta and Canada.
Established working relationships and/or networks with Indigenous communities and individuals that may include specialized training or lived experience.
Strong political acumen.
Knowledge of Alberta's Credible Assertion Process and Indigenous Consultation policies and guidelines.

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