Job Information
Job Title: Consultation Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 72957
Ministry: Indigenous Relations
Location: Grande Prairie, Peace River or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 14, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjusted
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967- $94,068 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Ministry of Indigenous Relations works with Indigenous communities, the federal government, industry, and other stakeholders to promote social and economic opportunities to enhance the quality of life of Indigenous peoples in Alberta. The Ministry leads the development of government-wide policies, strategies, and partnerships with Indigenous organizations, governments, and industry to support strong, vibrant Indigenous communities and peoples who fully participate in a prosperous, competitive, and diverse Alberta. Please visit the Ministry’s website at http://indigenous.alberta.ca/ .
The Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) provides strategic and regulatory consultation processes that balance the needs and competing interests of diverse stakeholder groups, including the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), Forestry and Parks (FP), Agriculture and Irrigation, Energy and Minerals, Municipal Affairs, Infrastructure, Transportation and Economic Corridors, Federal Government, regulatory bodies and agencies (i.e. Alberta Utilities Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Board), 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’s Ministries’ strategic goals and objectives in consultative and engagement initiatives with aboriginal organizations.
ACO Vision: The ACO is a unit that provides engagement and consultation services that meet the needs of the AER, and GoA Ministries in a way that is efficient, collaborative, coordinated and consistent; and increasingly more focused on strategic-level Aboriginal engagement
Are you passionate about providing strategic and regulatory consultation processes that balance the needs and interests of a diverse stakeholder group?
Reporting to the Region Lead, the Consultation Advisor functions within the parameters, and is required to have knowledge, of applicable AER and GoA Ministries’ legislation, regulations, policies, directives, and procedures. The position is responsible for implementing Alberta’s First Nations and Metis Settlements Consultation Policies and Guidelines on Land and Natural Resource Management in support of AER, FP, EPA, and Energy mandates.
Operating in a highly political, litigious, and technically demanding environment, the Consultation Advisor must exercise a high degree of mediation skills in order to de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts. The position focuses significant effort on relationship-building, mediation, consensus-building, and negotiation amongst multiple stakeholders, including representatives of First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis communities, industry, and different levels of government where interpretation and understanding of technical, cultural, and traditional information is required to facilitate a common understanding. Solving complex problems, for which there are often few or no prior solutions, the Consultation Advisor must integrate experience and knowledge of past and present relationships, initiatives, stakeholders, and legal responsibilities to implement and manage consultative initiatives. The position provides input into policy development and initiatives, as well as leading and/or participating on various internal and external committees.
Responsibilities:
If you think that you have the drive and the determination to make an impact in our team and the province, we cannot wait to hear from you!
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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:
University graduation in a related field (natural resources/environmental management, public policy) plus four years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Experience:
Knowledge and/or experience of the following are considered assets:
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
Hours of Work
Position Requirements:
Location: Grande Prairie, Peace River or Edmonton, Alberta
Other Application Information:
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.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely 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 at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
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