Jr. Consumer Education and Engagement Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

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Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 53971

Ministry:
Affordability and Utilities

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary Salaried

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 25, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 2

Salary:
$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,291/year)

Affordability and Utilities is responsible for leading and coordinating government's ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable, with particular focus on the province's utilities sector and electricity system.

The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) has a mandate to educate and mediate for Alberta's small business, farm, and residential electricity, natural gas and water consumers, and advocate for energy consumers.

We educate through a wide range of outreach and engagement activities; advocate by representing the interests of consumers; and mediate disputes between consumers and utility companies.

Role Responsibilities:

The Utilities Consumer Advocate Branch is seeking to fill a one year Temporary position that will be responsible for supporting successful implementation of the UCA Consumer Education and Awareness program.

Reporting to the Senior Consumer Education and Engagement Specialist, this position will support the UCA in connecting with its target audiences, including Indigenous people and communities, through effective education and public engagement practices.

Working within the parameters of a Consumer Education and Awareness Program (CEAP), the Jr Consumer Education and Engagement Specialist will contribute to the implementation of the comprehensive CEAP stakeholder outreach plan.

This position will also support other staff in identifying, establishing, and cultivating positive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including organizations who serve Indigenous people in Alberta.

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:

Qualifications:

University graduation in a related field (Communications, Education, Commerce/Marketing) with no related experience; OR a Diploma in a related field (Communications, Business) plus 2 years of experience in public education, communication, and/or marketing is required.

Relevant experience includes:

Experience in researching, writing (including writing for the web), and editing;
Public presentations and education or experience with trade shows;
Graphic design and public communication;
Demonstrated project coordination with multiple stakeholders

Equivalencies may be applied on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience OR 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Notes:

This is a 1-year temporary, full-time opportunity located in Edmonton.

Hours of work: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Other Requirements:

Ability to work at trade shows and other events to provide information to consumers.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply

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.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.