Indigenous Initiatives Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about fostering reconciliation, advancing Indigenous relations, and contributing to meaningful change within the Government of Alberta? We are looking for a dynamic Indigenous Initiatives Advisor to join our team and lead efforts that strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities, support the implementation of reconciliation strategies, and ensure culturally informed policies and practices across departments.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and promote sustained, respectful and effective working relationships with Indigenous peoples, organizations/communities, partnering ministries, other jurisdictions, and industry stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, other levels of government and industry proponents to ensure timely, comprehensive natural resource project approvals.
• Ensure Branch leadership and departmental decision makers are provided with accurate, comprehensive information regarding influencing factors or issues that may potentially impact resource management planning or project approval decisions.
• Effectively develop responses to emerging and systemic issues.
• Supports the development and implementation of Memorandums of Understanding, bilateral, and other agreements for collaborative initiatives and represent Alberta in the implementation of such agreements.

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.

Please be advised that there will be a competency-based interview for this competition. The behavioral competencies that have been deemed as critical for this role include:

• Creative Problem Solving: You approach challenges with innovation and adaptability, identifying solutions that respect Indigenous perspectives while meeting organizational goals.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You foster inclusive, respectful, and productive partnerships with Indigenous communities, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: You establish and maintain meaningful connections with Indigenous leaders, organizations, and allies to promote reconciliation and shared success.
• Systems Thinking: You understand the broader impact of decisions and policies, ensuring that initiatives align with reconciliation frameworks and benefit Indigenous communities and the province as a whole.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation with a focus on Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Studies or related field.
• Minimum Four (4) years of related experience in Indigenous relations, policy development, or community engagement.
• A valid Class 5 drivers license is also 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 education.

Assets:
Sound knowledge, understanding and experience in the following areas:

• Preference will be given to candidates with more than ten-years of related work experience.
• Ministry legislation, regulations, policies, mandates, and direction.
• Indigenous, Stakeholders, Public and community issues in the natural resources sectors.
• Alberta's policies, guidelines, and procedures for consultation with First Nations and Metis Settlements.
• Initiatives aimed towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, National Action Plan on MMIWG).
• Government of Alberta decision-making processes.
• Indigenous history and culture, protocols, and governance.
• Constitutional matters, Indigenous case law and Crown treaty obligations, provincially and federally.
• Strong analytical ability and written skills; with the ability to synthesize information and provide strategic advice and recommendations to the ministry.
• Strong political acumen.
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

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

This full-time temporary position is based in Edmonton, for up to 8 months.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume 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.

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.
• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.