Manager, Metis Credible Assertion

Posting Date: Mar 6, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Metis Credible Assertion 
Job Requisition ID: 67100
Ministry: Indigenous Relations
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: March 20th, 2025
Classification: Manager, Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/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 Ministry of Indigenous Relations works with Indigenous communities, the federal government, industry and other stakeholders to support strong, vibrant Indigenous communities and people who fully participate in a prosperous, competitive and diverse Alberta. The ministry is also responsible for :

  • Promoting social and economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples
  • Co-leading Indigenous training for all Alberta public servants
  • Working with other ministries to develop opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to influence land and resource management decisions.


The Strategic Engagement and Policy Innovation (SEPI) branch is part of the Consultation, Land and Policy (CLP) division in Indigenous Relations. SEPI provides a strong foundation of policy development, strategic engagement, consultation capacity development, expert advice and relationship-building through education, training, and capacity funding. Within SEPI, the Métis Credible Assertion team is responsible for implementing the Government of Alberta’s Métis Credible Assertion Process, which allows Métis organizations (other than Metis Settlements) to be considered for consultation on land and natural resources decisions if they can successfully demonstrate a credible assertion of Métis Aboriginal rights.

For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-relations.aspx.

 

 

 

Role Responsibilities

In this position, you will oversee the Métis Credible Assertion (MCA) process and lead a team of professionals in the review of Métis organizations' assertions of Section 35 Métis Aboriginal rights. As Manager, you will also be tasked with bringing forward  formal recommendations to the cross-ministry Roundtable, and ultimately the Decision Maker, regarding Métis organizations' assertions. As the grant administrator of the Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant, the Manager is also responsible for the timely delivery of the grant to Métis organizations in the assertion process. 

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.

Drive for Results

  • Ability to know what outcomes are important and maximizes resources to achieve results, while maintaining accountability within the Government of Alberta, to stakeholders and Indigenous peoples.


Build Collaborative Environments

  • Ability to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively achieve outcomes.


Systems Thinking

  • Ability to integrate the broader context in identifying emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.


Develop Networks

  • Ability to proactively build networks, connect, and develop trust in relationships with different government and non-government stakeholders.

Qualifications

A University degree in a related field (History, Native Studies, Genealogy or Policy, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience with direct connection to Indigenous issues is required. Equivalencies will be considered.

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 includes:

  • developing briefing packages, conducting research, preparing reports, conducting and presenting analysis, options and recommendations and preparing materials for decision.
  • presenting complex issues through a variety of written and verbal communication forms.
  • Well-developed organizational, prioritization and time management skills and ability to set and meet timelines.
  • experience managing people and leading efforts in team coordination, strategy development, process enhancements, and performance management. 
  • Strong knowledge of, and experience with, project management and project leadership.
  • Understanding of the strategic directions and priorities, as well as the processes, of the department, government, and other key stakeholders.


Preference will be given to candidates with some of the following skills:

  • Experience in working on sensitive projects preferably on Indigenous subject matters. 
  • Experience in the analysis of historic and contemporary records in support of decision making. 
  • Organized and understands the need for proper record keeping and an understanding of Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian constitution, legal case law and how these impact Alberta's relationship with the Métis within Alberta.
  • Strong knowledge of Alberta's and Canada's Indigenous history with specific knowledge of Aboriginal rights.
  • Ability to work both independently with little supervision and in team environments with a drive for results.
  • Knowledge of grants development and administration.


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

Position information:

  • 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
  • This is a Full-time, permanent opportunity.
  • Location:  Based in Edmonton. 


A cover letter outlining which position you are applying for and how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required and may be used to assess your communication abilities. 

Security screening;

  • 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 has 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 Michelle Elliot at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.