Director, Indigenous Women's Initiatives

Role Responsibilities

The Director, Indigenous Women’s Initiatives (IWI), leads the advancement of ministry priorities related to Alberta’s response to the National Inquiry into MMIWG and the coordination of actions under the Alberta MMIWG Roadmap, including strengthening relationships with Indigenous women and 2S+ organizations to improve social and economic outcomes of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Leadership of Indigenous Advisory Councils:

• Lead the provision of secretariat functions for the First Nations and Métis Women’s Councils on Economic Security and the Premier's Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Plus People (MMIWG2S+), ensuring effective planning, coordination and follow up to support council engagement and decision making.
• Provide strategic leadership to the cross‑ministry committee on MMIWG2S+, driving coordinated government action to prevent violence and improve safety and economic security.
• Lead provincial coordination and strategic support for Alberta’s participation in federal‑provincial‑territorial engagement related to MMIWG2S+, including cross-ministry alignment, briefings and follow-through.

2. Policy Leadership & Strategic Collaboration:

• Provide senior-level policy advice to support implementation of Alberta’s MMIWG Roadmap and related government priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, ministries, and other partners to advance social and economic outcomes for Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ people.
• Ensure alignment between government’s work to address MMIWG2S+ and Alberta’s 10‑Year Strategy to End Gender‑Based Violence (GBV Strategy).
• Represent Indigenous Relations on cross‑government committees, contributing to policy, program, and funding alignment related to gender‑based violence prevention and response.
• Support cross‑government monitoring, reporting, and performance measurement related to ministry and GBV initiatives.

3. Program Oversight & Grant Administration:

• Oversee administration of the Community Support Fund and other grants, ensuring alignment with provincial priorities, strong accountability, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Lead the coordination and implementation of the Alberta Indigenous Intern Program (AIIP), including recruitment, professional development, community partnerships, and program improvements.

4. Division Leadership & Corporate Responsibilities:

• Support divisional planning by recommending and implementing strategic direction, outcomes, and priorities aligned with the ministry’s Business Plan.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing work environment through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and effective communication.
• Oversee financial and human resource management, including FTE planning and recruitment.
• Provide strategic advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Executive Director on emerging issues, risks, and opportunities affecting Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ people.

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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: Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges related to matters impacting Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people, leveraging creativity to address diverse and evolving needs.

Building Collaborative Environment: Skill in fostering a cooperative atmosphere among internal and external partners, including Indigenous communities and organizations, to enhance program effectiveness and achieve shared goals.

System Thinking: Competency in understanding and analyzing interconnected elements of programs and policies, ensuring that solutions address root causes and consider broader impacts on Indigenous people and communities.

Drive for Results: Demonstrated commitment to achieving significant outcomes, setting ambitious goals, and maintaining focus on delivering impactful initiatives to improve social and economic outcomes of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

Building Self and Others: Proven ability to develop leadership capabilities within the team, mentor staff, and create a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and effective performance.

Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, fosters proactive and flexible practices, anticipates impacts and ensures effective information flow.

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Social Work, Law, Political Science, or a related degree), supplemented by seven years related experience. 


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:
•    5+ Years of experience in leading teams and/or cross-functional initiatives in a complex environment 
•    Experience providing strategic advice and analysis to support policy and program development to support organizational priorities 
•    Experience supporting executive leadership (e.g. Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, Councils, etc.) through briefings, issues management and strategic advice


Assets: 
•    Knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, contemporary realities, and governance, and experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
•    Experience leading cross-ministry or multi-partner initiatives
•    Experience administering grants and contracts, including accountability, reporting and evaluation
•    Experience in budgeting & forecasting 

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:

8:15 am to 4:30 pm

36.25 hours per week (full-time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment: Permanent

Location: Edmonton

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

A cover letter is mandatory.

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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.