Approvals Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Approvals Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 78392
Ministry: Indigenous Relations
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 12, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

The Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) provides strategic and regulatory consultation processes that balance the needs and competing interests of a diverse stakeholder groups including the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Ministries of Environment and Protected Areas, Forestry and Parks, Agriculture and Irrigation, Energy and Minerals, Municipal Affairs, Infrastructure, Transportation and Economic Corridors, the Federal Government, industry, the public, Aboriginal communities/groups, First Nations, Métis communities and interest groups in a way that is efficient, integrated and collaborative. The ACO works collaboratively to provide a common integrated and aligned position relative to the AER, and GoA Ministries’ strategic goals and objectives in consultative and engagement initiatives with aboriginal organizations. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-relations.aspx

Reporting to the Region Lead, the Approvals Specialist is responsible for the consistent application, interpretation and implementation of Alberta’s First Nations and Metis Settlement Consultation Policy and Guidelines on Land Management and Resource Development in support of the Alberta Energy Regulator and other Government of Alberta ministry mandates. As an important part of the Aboriginal Consultation Office regulatory consultation team, the Approvals Specialist is the first point of contact for industry clients requesting lands dispositions through the electronic disposition system and Digital Service. As First Nations and Metis Settlements consultation is required to be assessed prior to accessing Crown lands, this position is critical to efficient, accurate and timely responses back to interested parties prior to them applying for proposed projects on public land in Alberta. This position responsibility includes:

- Reviewing proposed land use and resource development projects to determine if they may have the potential to adversely impact First Nations’ and Metis Settlements’ rights and traditional uses.

- Providing initial direction to proponents as to whether consultation is required and to what level, and which First Nations and Metis Settlements are to be consulted.

- Review of consultation logs and records submitted by proponents, in order to assess the adequacy of consultation.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

- System Thinking: Taking a broad scale, long-term view, identifying emerging issues, challenges and opportunities, assessing options and implications; understand the strategic direction of the organization. Considers how own work impacts the work of others and works with others to align activities.

- Build Collaborative Environments: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the ACO, other Government ministries/agencies and external stakeholders including enabling respectful discussion with Indigenous communities.

- Drive for Results: Knowing what results are important and working with current resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other. Set goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them and reports on progress.

- Develop Networks: Building relationships by connecting and building trust in relationships with colleagues and different stakeholders including seeking to understand their perspectives and needs.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (natural resources, environmental management, etc.) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

- Equivalency: Directly related education or experience may be 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 experience: Experience working with industrial and/or other land use clients related to land management/use matters and/or activities.

- Assets: Indigenous consultation experience; Knowledge of the Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, as well as Alberta’s First Nations and Metis Settlements Consultation Policies and Guidelines on Land Management and Resource Development; Knowledge of applicable AER (Alberta Energy Regulation) and Government of Alberta Ministries’ legislation, regulations, policies, directives and procedures; Experience working with First Nations and Métis communities in a land management and resource development context.

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.

Position Requirements

- Valid Class 5 Driver's license

- Ability to travel throughout the province (approximately 10-15%)

- Top candidates may be required to undergo security screening.

Hours of Work

- 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment

- This is a full-time permanent position.

Position Location

- Edmonton

Other Application Information

- A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required and may be used to assess your communication abilities.

- Written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.

- 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; Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisively demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information. It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott a t Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca .

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