Divisional Issues Coordinator (Indigenous Relations)

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for effective communication and a commitment to fostering Indigenous relations? Are you skilled in research, writing, and coordination? If so, we want you to join our team as a Divisional Issues Coordinator in the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office (ADM) for the First Nations and Metis Relations Division.

Key Responsibilities Includes:

• Provide quality assurance for correspondence and briefing materials for the Minister and Deputy Minister.
• Act as an expert resource for Action Request processes, ensuring timely and high-quality briefings and correspondence.
• Coordinate complex requests requiring input from multiple branches and departments.
• Review and edit documents for clarity, political sensitivity, and compliance with ministerial standards.
• Conduct research to ensure accuracy and alignment with departmental priorities.
• Provide training and direction to division staff on Action Requests.
• Identify and address emerging issues in collaboration with senior staff and support issues management.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and support the ADM’s Office.

If you possess the skills needed to make a meaningful impact and are eager to contribute to important work in Indigenous relations, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity as a Divisional Issues Coordinator!

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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.
 

• Systems Thinking: Considers multiple inter-relationships and connections when developing correspondence or coordinating issues management.
• Creative Problem Solving: Understand and apply the department's business plan, Minister's Mandate, and relevant government processes for Action Requests.
• Agility: Pro-actively anticipates and adapts to shifting priorities and tight timelines and adjust plans accordingly.
• Develop Networks: Works collaboratively with other branch units, staff in other ministries and with external stakeholders
   

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: A minimum of a university degree in a related field (Social Sciences, arts, Indigenous studies, Public Administration, or another related discipline) and two years of related experience.  

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience may be considered based on:

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

Relevant Work Experience to the position:

• Advanced Writing Skills: Producing clear, concise, and effective written communication for diverse audiences, including government officials and stakeholders.
• Understanding of Communication Methodologies: Communication methodologies, including plain language principles and effective messaging strategies.
• Research Skills: Conduct research that supports the accuracy and relevance of written materials.

Assets:

• Experience with Ministerial Correspondence: Writing and formatting ministerial or leadership correspondence and briefings according to government/organizational protocols..
• Training and Development: Developing and delivering training sessions on effective writing and communication practices within a government/organizational context.
• Action Request (AR) Expertise: Drafting, editing, and managing Action Requests, ensuring adherence to government/organizational standards and timeline.
• Experience in a policy role is an asset.
• A working knowledge of the government decision-making process 

Notes

Hours of Work:

• 7.25 daily hours
• 36.25 weekly hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

Location:

•  Forestry Building, 9920 108 Street, Edmonton, AB

Other information: 
 

• A cover letter outlining how your experiences relate to the qualifications of this role is required.
• Advanced writing skills are required and will be evaluated in a written assessment. 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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.  
 

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• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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
• 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