Stakeholder Engagement and Grant Specialist

Role Responsibilities

The Stakeholder Engagement and Grant Specialist provides strategic consultation, program coordination and stakeholder engagement to support the Hunting and Fishing Branch (HFB) and its grant programs. Reporting to the Executive Director and under the guidance of the Directors of Wildlife and Fish Allocation and Use, this role ensures effective representation of HFB initiatives, facilitates collaboration and contributes to policy development as well as implementation across wildlife, fisheries and licensing programs.

The position involves fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders including individual Albertans, conservation organizations, municipalities, First Nations, and other government departments. The specialist serves as the primary contact for grant administration, providing guidance, monitoring compliance, and supporting program delivery. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of hunting and fishing legislation, and the ability to clearly explain government processes to stakeholders.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Oversee grant programs, review deliverables, ensure compliance, and provide guidance to stakeholders and program directors.
• Lead consultatations develop engagement strategies, coordinate meetings, and manage communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitate collaboration, and represent HFB priorities in policy and program development.
• Provide senior management with timely advice, prepare briefing materials, and support policy research, development, and implementation.
• Plan and execute projects and public-facing events, monitor progress, manage deliverables, and ensure successful implementation.
• Support wildlife and fisheries licensing administration, track emerging issues, maintain records, and ensure accurate reporting.

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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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Develops subject-matter expertise and independently provides well-reasoned recommendations to resolve issues with minimal direction from management.
• Drive for Results: Effectively coordinates work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals with tight timelines and while managing competing priorities.
• Agility: Adapts effectively to ambiguity and new information, proactively finds solutions with minimal direction, meets changing priorities within timelines, and supports continuous improvement internally and externally.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters open, respectful communication and teamwork. Builds trust and rapport with stakeholders to share information, collaborate effectively and achieve mutual goals.
• Systems Thinking: Performs work aligned with the ministry’s vision, values, business plans and strategic priorities in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.
• Develop Networks: Establishes and maintains networks and partnerships with stakeholders inside and outside the Government of Alberta to collaborate on shared objectives. Builds external relationships to exchange knowledge and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalency: Relevant education and experience may be considered interchangeable on a one-to-one basis (1 year of education equals 1 year of experience and vice versa).

Assets:

• Experience with fish and wildlife management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and represent the Branch professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Experience in stakeholder-focused roles or grant administration.
• Understanding of government operations, engagement processes, and political acumen.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, ministerial orders, and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong project management experience with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor complex projects, think strategically, and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build, maintain, and facilitate relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and senior leadership; skilled in consulting, negotiating, and consensus-building.
• Advanced writing, technical writing, and presentation skills; able to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of program and policy development, legislative processes, and evaluation techniques; strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrates mature judgment, tact, and diplomacy; skilled in facilitation, conflict resolution, decision-making, and creative/critical thinking to generate solutions and support effective outcomes.

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 is full-time temporary (2 years) position located in Edmonton. 

Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
• Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part time or full time).
• Example: Foreman, January 2006 - June 2009, Part time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program.
• Please specify the year you graduated.
• Example: Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

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. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• 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.