Community Safety Information Liaison

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about safety and the well-being of your community?

If you enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and leading impactful initiatives, this role may be a great fit for you. As the Community Safety Information Liaison, you will play a key role in managing relationships and partnerships for the Community Safety Insights (CSI) unit. This includes enhancing collaboration with police services and Government of Alberta ministries and responding to data requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with public and community safety partners to share information and develop joint projects and events. This includes organizing the annual Police Data Workshop and Police Data Working Group and serving as the primary liaison for police data.
• Identify outreach opportunities that support data sharing and the generation of actionable insights.
• Maintain comprehensive stakeholder registries, including contacts from law enforcement and other relevant sectors.
• Facilitate meetings and engagement sessions of varying sizes and scopes, ensuring effective communication and coordination among stakeholders.
• Develop and manage stakeholder tracking systems to ensure accurate and current contact information and perspectives.
• Contribute to the development of strategic engagement plans that align with the CSI unit’s goals and priorities.
• Address emerging issues by working with stakeholders to analyze concerns, recommend actions, and synthesize information for effective responses.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the director on stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

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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.

• Drive for Results - Strong project coordination and management skills, including ability to assess priorities, coordinate diverse projects and make optimal use of resources to achieve outcomes.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with ministry staff, stakeholders, and consultants.
• Creative Problem Solving - Leverage resources (e.g., data, skills, technology) of key governmental and non-governmental partners to advance work of CSI.

Qualifications

Required:

• A University degree (4 years) in relevant area of expertise (Business, Social Sciences or Public Policy), plus 2 years related experience; or equivalent as described below. 

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

Job-specific Experience:

• Two or more years of experience in a community safety related area.
• experience developing successful working relationships across a wide array of stakeholders.

Assets:

• General understanding of relevant legislation and regulations (e.g., Police Act).
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to develop, synthesize, articulate, and interpret information obtained from varied sources.
• High degree of political acumen and awareness of the political sensitivity of police issues to read and navigate sensitive situations.

Please ensure your cover letter clearly highlights how your experience is aligned with the requirements and noted assets for the role. 

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

• Job Location: John E Brownlee Building, Edmonton 
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:15-4:30pm
• End Date: March 31, 2026

Other application information:

• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a 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.

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

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.