Engagement Advisor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

7d•CA$82,168 - CA$107,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations serves as a central point for the Government of Alberta to foster and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations. The ministry fulfills Alberta’s legal duty to consult and works in coordination with other ministries, the federal government, and First Nations on land-related claims and collaborative initiatives. In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations, the ministry advances social and economic opportunities through targeted programs and funding supports. Indigenous Relations also leads Alberta’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and coordinates efforts related to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice.

Requirements

A University degree in a related field (Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, History, Political Science, Geography, Law, Anthropology, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience is required.
Project management including planning, execution and records management.
Research and analysis in policy and/or natural resource management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Indigenous peoples, governance, culture, history, and community dynamics.
Experience establishing networks with Indigenous communities, including specialized training or lived experience.
Education or experience with land and natural resource management and associated legislation and regulations in Alberta.

Responsibilities

Deliver Indigenous consultation and engagement expertise for Crown-led land and natural resource decisions.
Support GoA ministries in integrating Indigenous perspectives into programs, policies, and initiatives.
Provide rapid, strategic engagement advice, including identifying relevant Indigenous groups; analyzing consultation needs; advising on potential consultation triggers; and recommending legal input when required.
Assist ministries with strategic Indigenous engagement on high profile land and resource initiatives, including participation in engagement activities.
Flag sensitive issues, funding needs, and risks affecting GoA initiatives.
Ensure meaningful consideration of First Nations Treaty Rights, Traditional Uses, and Métis harvesting and traditional activities.
Share engagement and consultation best practices across GoA.
Use SEPI geodata tools (e.g., ACIMT) to identify appropriate Indigenous communities, stakeholders, protocols, and engagement approaches.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, cross ministry partners, other jurisdictions, and industry to support coordinated responses to natural resource projects.
Design and deliver collaborative processes that strengthen shared understanding between the Crown and Indigenous communities.
Recommend approaches to improve relationships with Indigenous peoples and advance social and economic reconciliation.
Provide expert advice on consultation and engagement protocols across Alberta.
Share cultural knowledge and protocol guidance with GoA project teams.
Ensure leadership receives accurate, comprehensive information on GoA land and resource projects and their potential impacts on Indigenous communities and rights.
Provide analysis and advice to senior leaders for IRMS, LUF ADM, and RRDL agendas.
Review strategic engagement documents to identify potential concerns or impacts on Treaty Rights and Traditional Uses.
Prepare briefing materials and correspondence for senior leadership.
Support or attend senior level meetings to provide relevant information.
Contribute to annotated agendas and prepare background materials for decision making.
Consolidate updates and advice across multiple policy files.
Inform SER planning and priorities to advance team goals.
Collaborate with other branch units on shared priorities.
Recommend improvements to team processes and functions.
Stay current on ministry issues, industry developments, Indigenous issues, and Aboriginal law, and recommend policy or program reviews as needed.
Support analysts, management, and leadership in designing, promoting, implementing, and delivering the IIKKC initiative.
Maintain professional relationships with IKKC Elders.
Collaborate with Alberta Education on shared objectives.
Support reporting to senior leadership and maintain accurate records.
Promote consistent use of the 2023 Internal Procedures across IRMS and other departments to ensure alignment and reduce legal risk.
Deliver presentations and information sessions to build cultural knowledge and engagement capacity across ministries.
Lead or support ongoing updates to the Internal Procedures to ensure alignment with Alberta’s consultation policies.