Indigenous Engagement Field Officer

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Forest Area Manager, this position supports engagement with Indigenous communities and contributes to the delivery of Forest Area programs, including forest management, wildfire prevention, wildfire operations, community wildfire mitigation, and other forestry initiatives. The role supports communication, information sharing, awareness, and opportunities for participation in Forest Area programs and services.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support engagement and communication with Indigenous communities throughout the Forest Area.
• Promote awareness and education related to forestry, wildfire prevention, wildfire operations, land stewardship, and community wildfire mitigation.
• Participate in community meetings, events, outreach, and training activities.
• Support information sharing between Indigenous communities and Forest Area staff regarding programs, initiatives, and opportunities.
• Identify and promote training, employment, contracting, and business development opportunities related to forestry and wildfire programs.
• Support community awareness of wildfire operations and community wildfire mitigation initiatives.
• Provide support to Forest Operations and Wildfire Operations programs.

Join us in supporting engagement with Indigenous communities across the Forest Area through education, outreach, and information sharing. This role helps promote awareness of forestry, wildfire prevention, wildfire operations, community wildfire mitigation, training, and employment opportunities while supporting the delivery of Forest Area programs. If you are passionate about community engagement and supporting opportunities for participation in forestry and wildfire initiatives, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

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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.

Role Specific Competencies:

• Agility: Adapts to changing priorities, community needs, and program requirements while maintaining effective communication and supporting the delivery of Forest Area initiatives.
• Drive for Results: Takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and supports the delivery of forestry and wildfire programs, services, and opportunities within Indigenous communities.
• Creative Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities, addresses challenges, and works collaboratively to develop practical solutions that support community engagement and program outcomes.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes open communication, information sharing, and cooperation among Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and Forest Area staff.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains effective working relationships with Indigenous communities, community organizations, government partners, and internal stakeholders to support awareness, engagement, and program delivery.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Two years of diploma in related field plus 6 years progressively responsible related experience
• 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 or equivalent as described below

Additional requirements include:

• A valid driver's license is required.

Assets include:

• Experience engaging with Indigenous communities, organizations, or leadership groups.
• Knowledge of forestry, wildfire prevention, wildfire operations, community wildfire mitigation, or natural resource management programs.
• Experience supporting community engagement, outreach, public education, or awareness initiatives.
• Experience working within an Incident Management Team (IMT) or supporting emergency response, incident management, or public information functions.
• Knowledge of employment, training, contracting, or workforce development opportunities.
• Experience working independently and building effective working relationships in remote or rural communities.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. 

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. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience.
• In your resume, include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

Other items may include 

• Northern Allowance.
• Attraction bonus for employees located in Fort McMurray and north of the 57th parallel
• Relocation assistance may be considered based on the successful candidate's circumstances and operational requirements.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service
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• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.