Government Relations Coordinator

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Mikisew Cree First Nation, Government & Industry Relations (GIR) Full time

**NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Job Title**:Government Relations Coordinator **Department**:Government & Industry Relations
**Reports to**:Manager, Government Relations **Location**:Fort McMurray, AB - GIR Office

**Background**:
Mikisew Cree First Nation - Government and Industry Relations Overview
The Government Industry Relations (GIR) is a department of the Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN), located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The GIR is directed by the MCFN Leadership and acts as a liaison between resource developers, operators, government agencies and the community.

The Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) Government & Industry Relations (GIR) office is a leading-edge office with several key initiatives underway such as the Wood Buffalo Nation Park - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Action Plan development, review of Alberta’s Lower Athabasca
Regional Plan (LARP), Alberta First Nations Consultation Policy Renewal, and Federal Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination processes. Alongside these key initiatives, the MCFN GIR undertakes review and formal consultation on several Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation and policy review processes engaging with all levels of government and with multi-departmental formal consultations.The MCFN GIR has the following opportunity available to a person with a high level of project management skills ready to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong desire to deliver positive results that impact the community directly.
- Government Relations Coordination Position_
The Government Relations Coordinator position for the MCFN GIR department is a highly skilled and motivated professional position. The incumbent will be responsible to administratively and financially coordinate government projects and conduct related research and analysis of government legislation, regulation, policy, programs and projects.

The position will be required to establish project charters, project plans and undertake project coordination, including financial tracking and reporting for long and short-term projects. In addition to coordinating government projects, the incumbent will provide strategic research and analysis that includes providing technical advice, developing reports, and drafting briefing notes and memos to support senior management decisions. A high level of understanding of Indigenous Rights, Treaty Rights and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate is required.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Support negotiation and development of joint workplans with various governments and respective departments and/or agencies to secure financial contribution agreements,
- Support program communication requirements by managing and distributing project material and follow up on action items,
- Contribute to the development and implementation of applicable annual and project work plans, budgets, action plans and annual reports with Government on behalf of the GIR,
- Prepare letters in response to federal, provincial and municipal government initial consultation notifications,
- Perform comprehensive research and analysis of federal, provincial, and municipal government legislation, policy, programs, and projects,
- Ensure funding and contribution agreements are properly administered using project management principles and tools, and established GIR financial policies and systems; ensure contribution agreements are delivered on time, within scope and on budget,
- Liaise efficiently and effectively with Mikisew Cree Frist Nation community, government and other stakeholders from time to time to support successful delivery of projects and operational objectives,
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to development of efficient document management systems,
- Prepare reports, memos and briefings for GIR leadership team and Chief and Council, as required.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Schedule meetings as required, take accurate meeting minutes, and distribute and report accordingly,
- Represent MCFN at external meetings, forums and workshops as assigned, or required in the performance of the Consultation Coordinator responsibilities,
- Develop an action plan for activities and procedures in the interest of MCFN,
- Assist in developing annual budgets and report monthly to the Director, the Manager of Government Relations and Chief and Council,
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with policies, standards, protocols and procedures of the MCFN as directed by the Manager of Government Relations,
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position, and as assigned by the Manager of Government Relations,
- Contribute effectively as a team member to the overall plans and objectives of MCFN,
- Contribute to the GIR team to include responsibility for: o Assisting the Director and the Manager of Government Relations by contributing to the development of the annual GIR stra

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