Stakeholder Relations Analyst
About The Position
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs supports municipalities in providing well-managed, fiscally responsible, and accountable local government to Albertans. This includes administering municipal grant programs; delivering advisory and capacity-building supports; providing municipal services and managing public lands in the province’s three Special Areas; and overseeing the safety codes system in the province. The ministry also fosters stronger, safer communities across the province, and enables local governments to facilitate Alberta’s economic prosperity. This position will play a key role in co-ordinating preparations for the ministry’s participation in municipal conferences, will co-ordinate and compile briefing packages that may require input from several divisions of the ministry/cross-ministry, and will schedule stakeholder meetings. The incumbent will also play a role in supporting engagement activities by directly liaising with program areas throughout the Division to provide sound recommendation on methodologies for engagement projects; survey development; analysis; and research. The Analyst is required to engage with key internal and external stakeholders to gather information and make recommendations to support policy development. They also may lead or participate in interdepartmental work teams and external committees. All work is conducted with the goal of supporting effective governance and long-term sustainability of municipalities. Much of the work is carried out within a politically sensitive environment. This requires sound judgement, creative thinking, adaptability, and general knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal government and political processes.
Requirements
- A University degree in Communications, Administration, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field plus, 2 years of related experience in stakeholder engagement, policy development, research and evaluation.
- Directly related education or experience considered based on: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
Nice To Haves
- Ability to research and prepare briefing material.
- Willingness and ability to work in an environment characterized by varying degrees of unpredictability, frequent change, sensitive issues, and important and/or urgent assignments.
- Ability to understand the interests and priorities of various stakeholders.
- Ability to function well independently and in groups, often with minimal or no supervision.
- High level of motivation, creativity, and initiative.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take a team approach to issues resolution.
Responsibilities
- Divisional engagements (survey development, research, and analysis)
- Support in Stakeholder Engagements (enhancing relationships with stakeholders and their associations)
- Development and Maintenance of a Stakeholder Perspective Database (research and analysis)
- Ministry Participation in Municipal Association Conferences
- Action requests as well as other support from other division
- Support of major provincial initiatives related to municipalities
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
