Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 64611
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 28, 2024
Classification: Program Services 5

**Salary**: $3,076.28 to $4,053.05 bi-weekly ($80,290 - $105,784/year)

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- The Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives branch of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and team-oriented individual who has knowledge and experience fostering relationships and engaging Indigenous communities.

These positions will play a lead role in:

- the development of Memorandums of Understanding, bilateral, and other agreements for collaborative initiatives and represent Alberta in the implementation of such agreements.
- supporting and enabling Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and to consider their rights, activities, and interest in the Ministries decisions, policies, and plans.

This position is accountable for providing advice, expertise, and direct support to departmental Senior Officials and decision makers who are responsible for negotiating accommodation agreements with Indigenous communities and coordinating with other levels of government to enable timely resource development decisions, and further strategic relationships.

This position participates in very complex and politically sensitive consultation/negotiating processes. You will be accountable to effectively manage or develop responses to emerging and systemic issues. You will be responsible to develop and promote sustained, respectful, and effective working relationships with Indigenous peoples, organizations/communities, partnering ministries, other jurisdictions, and industry stakeholders.

Please**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:
**Qualifications**:

- University graduation in a related field (Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Studies) plus 6 years of directly related progressively responsible experience (negotiating for results, Indigenous consultation and engagement, community and stakeholder engagement). 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 education.

**Required**:

- A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
- Excellent strategic thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication and collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical skills: Proficiency in analyzing data and information to make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and managing a team.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, and Government strategic and policy directions as they relate to the Ministry’s mandate and initiatives with respect to addressing capital and operating planning and financial issues.
- Experience with Ministry business plans, programs, mandates, and initiatives and related financial issues.
- Sound political acumen.
- Ability to work strategically and to assist in the management of a wide variety of issues, mobilizing resources and finding innovative solutions to complex issues and problems.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex issues, with competing priorities, while still achieving positive results.

**Assets**:

- Ministry legislation, regulations, policies, mandates, and direction.
- Alberta's policies, guidelines, and procedures for consultation with First Nations and Metis Settlements.
- Initiatives aimed towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, National Action Plan on MMIWG).
- Government of Alberta decision-making processes.
- Indigenous history and culture, protocols, and governance.
- Strong analytical ability and written skills; with the ability to synthesize information and provide strategic advice and recommendations to the ministry.
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