Role Responsibilities

In this position, you will oversee the Métis Credible Assertion (MCA) process and lead a team of professionals in the review of Métis organizations' assertions of Section 35 Métis Aboriginal rights. As Manager, you will also be tasked with bringing forward  formal recommendations to the cross-ministry Roundtable, and ultimately the Decision Maker, regarding Métis organizations' assertions. As the grant administrator of the Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant, the Manager is also responsible for the timely delivery of the grant to Métis organizations in the assertion process. 

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

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Drive for Results

• Ability to know what outcomes are important and maximizes resources to achieve results, while maintaining accountability within the Government of Alberta, to stakeholders and Indigenous peoples.

Build Collaborative Environments

• Ability to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking

• Ability to integrate the broader context in identifying emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.

Develop Networks

• Ability to proactively build networks, connect, and develop trust in relationships with different government and non-government stakeholders.

Qualifications

A University degree in a related field (History, Native Studies, Genealogy or Policy, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience with direct connection to Indigenous issues is required. 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 of education.

Required experience includes:

• developing briefing packages, conducting research, preparing reports, conducting and presenting analysis, options and recommendations and preparing materials for decision.
• presenting complex issues through a variety of written and verbal communication forms.
• Well-developed organizational, prioritization and time management skills and ability to set and meet timelines.
• experience managing people and leading efforts in team coordination, strategy development, process enhancements, and performance management. 
• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, project management and project leadership.
• Understanding of the strategic directions and priorities, as well as the processes, of the department, government, and other key stakeholders.

Preference will be given to candidates with some of the following skills:

• Experience in working on sensitive projects preferably on Indigenous subject matters. 
• Experience in the analysis of historic and contemporary records in support of decision making. 
• Organized and understands the need for proper record keeping and an understanding of Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) protocols.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian constitution, legal case law and how these impact Alberta's relationship with the Métis within Alberta.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta's and Canada's Indigenous history with specific knowledge of Aboriginal rights.
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and in team environments with a drive for results.
• Knowledge of grants development and administration.

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.
 

Notes

Position information:

• 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• This is a Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Location:  Based in Edmonton. 

A cover letter outlining which position you are applying for and how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required and may be used to assess your communication abilities. 

Security screening;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• 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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs