Community and Commission Liaison

Role Responsibilities

The Police Review Commission is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Community and Commission Liaison to lead and support our engagement with diverse communities, police commissions and other police oversight bodies, Indigenous organizations, and other key community partners. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Community Connections, this role is central to building trust, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that community voices are reflected in our work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement

•    Lead and manage engagement with diverse communities and police commissions.
•    Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with community partners.
•    Represent the Police Review Commission at events, ceremonies, and meetings.
•    Facilitate transparent communication with complainants and affected families.
•    Coordinate logistics for engagement events and CEO visits.
•    Maintain stakeholder registries and identify outreach opportunities.

2. Content Development

•    Develop strategic engagement plans aligned with organizational goals.
•    Prepare briefing notes, reports, and presentation materials.
•    Create training content on cultural awareness and engagement best practices.
•    Draft “What We Heard” reports and other public-facing documents.

3. Research, Analysis & Advice

•    Provide strategic advice on stakeholder relations and engagement strategies.
•    Monitor and analyze community concerns and emerging issues.
•    Contribute to policy and training development with a focus on equity and inclusion.
•    Stay informed on legislation, cultural protocols, and leading practices.

4. Leadership

•    Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles.
•    Act as a liaison between the Police Review Commission and community partners.
•    Lead or support cross-jurisdictional committees and working groups.
•    Serve as acting manager during absences, as required.

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.

•    Systems Thinking: Considers the political and social environment as it relates to policing and law enforcement, and Indigenous communities, and uses that knowledge to inform project plans and implementation strategies.
•    Drive for Results: Works in project teams to compete task and own performance, and ensures assigned actions are completed in a way consistent with the direction of the required timelines. 
•    Agility: Regularly adapts to changing priorities, adjusts projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities, explains the impact of change to task to management.
•    Creative Problem Solving: Fosters and encourages an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute to solutions. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

•    University education in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Communications or Conflict Resolution PLUS a minimum of 4 years of experience engaging with diverse communities and organizations at various community, leadership and working levels.

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:

•    High degree of political acumen and awareness of the political sensitivity of police issues to read and navigate sensitive situations.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal and provincial acts and regulations (e.g., Criminal Code of Canada, Police Act, and related regulations)
•    Class 5 driver's licence.

Assets:

•    Strong understanding of diverse cultural communities and Indigenous protocols.
•    Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
•    Experience developing strategic plans, reports, and training materials for a diverse audience.
•    Knowledge of public sector or policing-related environments is an asset.
•    Familiarity with police commissions, civilian oversight bodies, or justice-related community work.
•    Certification or coursework in mediation, negotiation, or restorative justice practices.

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

•    Location: Sunlife Place, Edmonton or John J Bowlen, Calgary
•    Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week
•    Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
•    Some travel may be required (<= 25%)

Other Application Information:

•    Please include a cover letter outlining how your education and skills align with the role.
•    Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
•    This position will require final candidates to undergo a fingerprint-based security clearance.
•    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
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs