Manager, Outreach and Engagement

Posting Date: Oct 18, 2024

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Outreach and Engagement 
Job Requisition ID: 63532
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (four years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 4th, 2024
Classification: Manager, Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,860/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx


The Alberta Human Rights Commission has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, through the resolution and settlement of human rights complaints, and through human rights tribunal and court hearings.
 

The Commission’s website albertahumanrights.ab.ca provides the public—including employers, service providers, tenants and landlords, individuals, communities, and others—with information about human rights law, its application, the human rights complaint process, and preventing discrimination, as well as broader human rights principles.

Role Responsibilities

Are you seeking a role where your knowledge, expertise and passion for connection can impact community, drive innovative strategies, and foster meaningful relationships that transform lives? If so, the Alberta Human Rights Commission has an exciting opportunity for you to join their dynamic team as the Manager, Outreach and Engagement. 

As the Manager, Outreach and Engagement you will be responsible for the strategic planning and ongoing management of the Commission’s outreach and engagement, including providing support to community, as per the Human Rights Education Multiculturalism Fund (HREMF). 

A major focus of your role is to enhance linkages and partnerships with key stakeholders across the province, as well as with other orders of government, public institutions, community organizations and funding agencies, to facilitate a coordinated effort to promote diversity and equality and to prevent racism and discrimination throughout Alberta. You will play an integral role in policy development and issues management to advance human rights in Alberta.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing the HREMF strategic plan that reflects HREMF and Commission priorities, as well as input from key stakeholders across the province.
  • Establishing and administering the HREMF grants program.
  • Coordinating a grant review committee and liaising with the committee, who makes recommendations for the distribution of funds.
  • Developing and maintaining a network of stakeholders to ensure that the overall HREMF strategic direction, programs, and services meet the needs of stakeholders, as well as program priorities, and that the Commission is providing effective support to community.
  • Overseeing the stakeholder engagement strategy for the Commission
  • Engaging with stakeholders to understand current human rights issues and trends to inform the Commission’s programs and services, including the HREMF grant program.
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies, programs, services, and resources to address human rights issues and trends.
  • Leading the Commission’s public policy work to advance human rights in Alberta.
  • Providing advice and consultation to organizations, other levels of government, other funders, and ministries
  • Overseeing HREMF reporting and annual audits.
  • Providing advice to the Director of Communication, Education and Engagement, senior management, and government officials on funding recommendations and issues related to the HREMF.
  • Supervising and providing direction to the outreach and engagement team who provide policy and program implementation under the HREMF.
  • Working collaboratively with CEE managers to align work and broaden the reach of education and engagement programming. 
  • Actively contributing to the Commission’s management team, providing leadership on implementing Commission goals and priorities, ensuring alignment with outreach and engagement strategies
  • Contributing to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment


Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Creative Problem Solving: You can evaluate options and their implications creatively, driving effective outcomes and innovative solutions.

Agility: You possess a strong ability to anticipate and assess changing priorities, demonstrating adaptability and resilience while thriving in dynamic environments.

Drive for Results: You understand the key outcomes that drive success and effectively leverage resources to achieve results aligned with the organization’s goals, all while upholding a strong sense of accountability.

Develop Networks: You can proactively foster networks and create trust-based relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

A university degree in a relevant discipline, such as community development, public policy, human resources, social work, social sciences, or communications. Plus, four years of progressively responsible experience in a funding environment and management experience. 
1 year’s relatable education to 1-year relatable experience will be considered equal totaling 8 years. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following assets:

  • Experience engaging with various stakeholders and customizing tailored engagement methods based on stakeholder preferences and needs.
  • Experience with program management, including program design, development, implementation, budgeting, communication, reporting, and evaluation.
  • Experience developing, administering, and identifying best practices in risk-managed granting.


In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

  • Relevant experience and expertise,
  • Pertinent strengths and skills,
  • Reasons for interest in the position.
  • Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.


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

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Location: This position can be based out of Edmonton or Calgary. 

This position is a full time, temporary role for four (4) years.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

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.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron at Mariemar.Bolaron@gov.ab.ca.