Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Public Education

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a strategic, relationship driven leader to guide Alberta’s public education and stakeholder engagement efforts in disaster risk reduction and community resilience. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Systems, the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Public Education leads a province wide program that develops evidence informed resources, builds strong cross sector partnerships, and delivers impactful public outreach aligned with organizational priorities. This role plays a key part in equipping individuals, families, communities, and partners with the tools they need to prepare for emergencies. The manager also contributes to provincial emergency response by supporting Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) activations.

Role Responsibilities
•    Lead the Strategic Partnerships and Public Education program, ensuring outreach, engagement, and consultation activities align with operational and strategic priorities.
•    Oversee four core program areas: Research and Analysis, Program Development, Community Partnerships, and Public Education.
•    Develop and deliver public education initiatives and preparedness resources that strengthen disaster risk reduction and community resilience across Alberta.
•    Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government ministries, public agencies, private sector partners, civil sector organizations, and community leaders to expand reach and impact.
•    Collaborate closely with Government Communications and Public Engagement to design targeted campaigns and shared resources.
•    Guide the creation of tools, materials, and programs in collaboration with subject matter experts and diverse partners.
•    Support PECC activations by serving in ICS aligned roles that match skills and operational needs.

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.

Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks. 

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.

Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships. 

Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.

Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences or related, PLUS 4 years related experience or equivalent as described

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

For Example: 
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 6 years of experience
Related minimum 8 years of experience  

The successful candidate MUST also have: 
•    Strong knowledge of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and program planning/evaluation.
•    Understanding of Alberta’s emergency management framework, including key legislation and provincial plans.
•    Proven experience managing staff, projects, or programs in a multi stakeholder environment.
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefings and presentations.
•    Advanced proficiency with core digital tools (Microsoft Office suite) and online communication platforms.
•    Experience with public speaking and group facilitation in both in person and virtual settings.

Assets: 
•    Awareness of emergency management models used in other jurisdictions (e.g., FEMA, Australia).
•    Familiarity with graphic design, multimedia, and e learning tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360).
•    Experience analyzing website performance data (Google Analytics, SiteImprove).
•    Background in digital and traditional media communications strategies.
•    Experience serving as a media spokesperson or formal media training.

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: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton 

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as they relate to this role.

Written Assessments: Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.

Final candidates may 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