Engagement Advisor (Indigenous Relations)

Role Responsibilities

Are you a dynamic, collaborative individual with experience in fostering relationships and engaging Indigenous communities? Do you have a strong understanding of land management, resource development, and Indigenous consultation policies? If so, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Lead or co-lead Crown-led projects and initiatives focused on Indigenous engagement.
• Facilitate active Indigenous involvement in land use plans, policies, and resource development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and government staff.
• Provide guidance on engagement protocols for First Nations and Métis communities.
• Utilize strong evaluative and critical thinking skills to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

If you’re passionate about advancing Indigenous perspectives and driving meaningful engagement in policy and resource development, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact and fostering strong relationships within Indigenous communities. We look forward to your application!

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.
 

• Agility: Proactively incorporates changes into processes, creates opportunities for continuous improvement, adapts flexibly to changing priorities, remains objective under pressure while supporting emotional management, and explains the impact of change on roles to integrate it into existing work.
• Systems Thinking: Integrates broader contexts to identify emerging issues and opportunities, anticipates outcomes with stakeholder and Indigenous perspectives, collaborates to identify areas for cooperation, and aligns actions and plans with APS (Alberta Public Service) values.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads productive teamwork conditions, facilitates conflict resolution through open discussions, considers the impact of differences before acting, and recognizes that personal interpretations may not be correct.
• Drive for Results: Identifies key outcomes and maximizes resources for results, maintains accountability to the Government of Alberta, stakeholders, and Indigenous peoples, commits to what benefits Albertans despite challenges, and takes responsibility for outcomes while delegating effectively.
• Develop Networks: Proactively builds trust and networks with diverse stakeholders, leverages relationships for input and perspectives, actively seeks feedback for change initiatives, and communicates regularly to share information and insights.

Qualifications

A University degree in a related field (Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, History, Political Science, Geography, Law, Anthropology, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience is required.

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 Experience: 

• Project management experience, including planning and execution.
• Written communication experience, including reports and documentation.
• Public participation or stakeholder engagement processes.
• Research and analysis experience in policy or resource management.

Assets

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples, governance, culture, history, and community dynamics.
• Familiarity with historical and current legislation impacting First Nations and Métis peoples in Alberta and Canada.
• In-depth knowledge of engagement planning, public participation, and issues management techniques.
• Established networks with Indigenous communities, including specialized training or lived experience.
• Understanding of current land and natural resource management practices in Alberta, including economic development opportunities.

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

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

Location

• Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta

Please provide a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the role.

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 - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca.
• 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.