Engagement Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 41260

Ministry:
Indigenous Relations

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular - multiple positions

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
April 24, 2023

Classification:
Program Services 4

Program Services 3

About Us:

Strategic Engagement and Policy Innovation (SEPI)
The SEPI branch is a Centre of Excellence within the Consultation, Land and Policy CLP division. SEPI provides a strong foundation of policy development, strategic engagement, expert advice and relationship building through engagement, education, training, and capacity funding to ensure Alberta fulfills its duty to consult in matters related to land and natural resource management while considering the needs of all parties; including Indigenous communities and organizations, industry, municipalities and regulators

Role:

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

Engagement Advisor (Program Services 4)

Engagement Analyst (Program Services 3)

Qualifications:

Engagement Advisor (Program Services 4)

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.

Required experience includes:

Strong research and analysis skills.
Critical thinking and solutionfocused problemsolving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with experience working with Indigenous communities
Demonstrated knowledge of Alberta's Indigenous Consultation policies and guidelines.

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.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples, governance, culture, history, community dynamics and protocols.
Demonstrated knowledge and 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.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with experience working with Indigenous communities
Demonstrated knowledge of Alberta's Indigenous Consultation policies and guidelines.

Engagement Analyst (Program Services 3)

A University degree in a related field (Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, History, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience is required.

Required experience includes:

Research and analysis skills.
Critical thinking and solutionfocused problemsolving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with experience in building relationships with Indigenous communities.
Knowledge of Alberta's Indigenous Consultation policies and guidelines.

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.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples, governance, culture, history, community dynamics and protocols.
Demonstrated knowledge and 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.

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:

Systems Thinking:

Ability to integrate the broader context in identifying emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.
Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder and Indigenous perspectives.
Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.
Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values

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