Indigenous Engagement Coordinator (57984)

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated Indigenous Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This role is pivotal in fostering and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, particularly in areas related to the Consultation Areas Geodata Mapping Project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community engagement, a deep respect for Indigenous cultures, and a keen understanding of both the legal and geographical aspects of land management and community consultation.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Relationship Building:

• Communicate regularly with Indigenous communities to clarify consultation areas, project details, and timelines.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with Indigenous communities, ensuring clear and understandable communication of complex legal, policy, and procedural information.
• Research historical engagement contexts and identify any ongoing or past conflicts to inform engagement strategies.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies based on cross-ministry committee input to ensure meetings are conducted respectfully and productively.

Information Management:

• Manage the information repository, ensuring all relevant documents and data are accurately filed and maintained.
• Regularly review and enhance repository practices based on feedback from legal advisors and the GoA information management policies.
• Create detailed summaries of community meetings and coordinate with legal and other ministry stakeholders for comprehensive document review before community dissemination.
• Record minutes and action items during internal meetings to ensure accountability and follow-through.

Program Management:

• Actively participate and lead in cross-ministry committee meetings to discuss and resolve issues related to consultation areas, engagement strategies, and information management.
• Research and analyze Traditional Land Use data to support the project’s requirements.
• Utilize GIS tools to manage and interpret TLU data, coordinating with GIS specialists for data analysis and aggregation.
• Prepare briefing notes and presentations for division leadership on critical updates and potential impacts related to consultation revisions or significant issues.

As the Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, you will play a key role in fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and making a lasting impact through your work. If you are driven to facilitate respectful communication and manage crucial projects, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a real difference in community engagement and collaboration.

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.

• Agility: Due to the legal nature of the work, we must be able to adapt quickly to requests and always look for process improvements that are responsive to competing demands.
• System Thinking: Must consider interests of the communities, government, industry etc, while integrating case law, the Honour of the Crown, and the consultation policies.
• Building Collaborative Environment: This position is always focused on dealing with conflict, increasing understanding and knowledge, and improving communication.
• Creative Problem Solving: This position will need to work with a variety of information gathering techniques to overcome a resistance to sharing with the Government.

Qualifications

4 years university degree in a related field such as Public Administration, Arts, Indigenous Studies plus a minimum of two years progressively responsible related experience is required; equivalencies will be considered.

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.
   

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.

Experience: 

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship building skills including active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
• Meeting facilitation experience and the ability to facilitate a difficult discussion.
• Developed problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Information management knowledge and records management skills.
• Strong research skills, both independently and as a team member
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and judgement skills with the ability to multitask.
   

Preferred Assets: 

• Experience working with Indigenous Communities and understanding of Indigenous cultural Protocols.
• Understanding of Provincial consultation policy and legal case law guiding consultation between The Government of Alberta and Indigenous communities.
• Basic GIS and mapping skills would be an asset.

Notes

Hours of Work

• 7.25 daily hours
• 36.25 weekly hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

Location

• 9920 108 Street Edmonton

Please provide a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the role.

If a security screening is required;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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. 

• 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