Strategic Engagement Coordinator

Job Information

Job Title: Strategic Engagement Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 57813

Ministry: Elections Alberta

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Classification: Program Services 4E Market Adjustment

Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly or $71,967.87 to $94,068.83 annually

About Us

The mandate of Elections Alberta is to administer open, fair and impartial elections by providing stakeholders with the necessary information and means to participate in the democratic process. We also provide support to election officials to ensure impartial service delivery and serve in an advisory and regulatory role to achieve compliance in electoral finance activities.

Elections Alberta is a non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly.

Role

As the Strategic Engagement Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of Elections Alberta’s outreach strategy and play a crucial role in cultivating meaningful connections and partnerships for our organization.

Your cultural competence, knowledge of engagement strategies, and strategic vision will be instrumental in creating and executing strategic initiatives that build and maintain relationships with key external groups, including Canadian Forces, disabled persons, ethnocultural communities, homeless/sheltered, incarcerated, Indigenous, new Canadians, seniors, teachers, youth, and more.

You will identify solutions to enhance the voting experience, eliminate voting barriers, and promote general awareness of democracy, elections, and civic  participation. You will obtain feedback, compile data, and analyze findings, and collaborate with the Elections Alberta leadership team to develop the work plan, define performance measures, and identify recommendations for consideration on further outreach initiatives and service enhancements.

As a Team Lead, you will direct the work of the outreach team within the Operations team to expand Elections Alberta’s reach and impact.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing Elections Alberta’s outreach strategy to establish goals and objectives to reach and engage key groups and communities in electoral processes and participation.
• Developing educational programs and resources.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key groups and partner organizations.
• Implementing outreach plans, programs, and activities to reach and engage key groups and organizations across Alberta on electoral processes and to foster greater participation in electoral events.
• Identifying, reviewing, and exploring implementation of accessible voting practices.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, or in a related field, plus four years of progressively responsible related experience; or other equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proven leadership skills in building a productive and positive team environment.
• Knowledge of outreach and engagement strategies for diverse groups and organizations.
• Ability to demonstrate intercultural competency, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to identify engagement approaches and techniques based upon key groups or organization’s needs.
• Knowledge of project and event management principles and practices with the ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently while maintaining flexibility, political acuity, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, and readily assess and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining resilience and working effectively in changing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills to build networks and trusting relationships with colleagues and external groups.
• Fluency in English is required, with the ability to communicate in additional languages considered an asset.
• Preference may be given to applicants with work experience in election administration.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Plan: 1st Choice Benefits Package and Health Spending Account

Pension: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

Successful candidates may be eligible for our Hybrid Work Program

Successful candidates may be eligible for our Hours of Work Averaging Arrangement

Notes

This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Police Information Check.

For individuals who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada, it is recommended that you obtain an evaluation of your credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and include the IQAS assessment certificate as part of your application. Further information on IQAS is available at: http://advancededucation.alberta.ca/planning/priorlearning/international/#

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.