Engagement & Education Specialist
Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
Job Information
Job Title: Engagement & Education Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 53783
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 20, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,965 to $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:
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Role Responsibilities
The Corporate and Strategic Services Branch plays a leading role in the development and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement processes to support government decision-making that ensures the sustainable management of Alberta’s Forestry and Parks.
The Branch also plays a leadership role developing and delivering education programs that foster shared public stewardship of the province’s natural resources. We are looking for a talented and passionate professional who has a successful track record utilizing public participation and education approaches to facilitate effective decision-making and the adoption of sustainable environmental behaviors by target audiences.
As an Engagement and Education Specialist you will utilize International Association for Public Participation principles and industry best practices to design and execute public engagement plans that support a wide range of Ministry priorities. You will also facilitate the planning and implementation of proactive education programs that empower Albertans to think, plan and act with the environment in mind.
The ideal candidate will have experience and proven competencies in the areas listed below:
- Responsible for planning and preparing business strategies for branch and ministry
- Translating the work of Forestry and Parks' (FP) strategic operational priorities into a comprehensive and integrated engagement approach that address key departmental and government outcomes.
- Developing collaborative, positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders within the ministry, and cross-government, including Communications and Public Engagement.
- Ensuring Forestry and Parks’ (FP) public participation engagement plans, programs and initiatives are supportive and aligned with corporate engagement standards.
- Designing and delivering workshops and learning sessions that raise the capability and competency of Forestry and Parks (FP) staff to deliver public-facing education and engagement activities.
- Developing and utilizing literacy strategies and education programs as the department's primary non-regulatory tool to support the achievement of the Ministry's forestry, wildfire, parks and public lands related outcomes.
Project and issues management are essential components of the role and you should have highly developed strategic thinking and problem solving skills to recognize and articulate the broader implications of current and future initiatives. The preferred candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across all demographics.
About Your Work Environment In this role, you will primarily be working in an office setting. You will have regular, on-going contact with Alberta Forestry and Parks’ Program Area staff, other ministries and external stakeholder groups. Intermittent travel is required to various locations in Alberta to facilitate the delivery of engagement and education activities.
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:
About Your Competencies:
- Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
- Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
- Develop Networks: Maintains close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporates the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction.
- Drive for Results: Strives to exceed objectives and maximize resources to achieve results aligned with the goals of the department, considerate to both internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
University graduation in a related field (Business, Communications, Public Relations, Forestry, Parks, and Natural Resources) plus 4 years of progressive responsibility and directly-related experience.
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.
Preference will be given to candidates that have the following experience:
- Advanced knowledge of public participation theory and practice (IAP2 certification preferred).
- Advanced knowledge of community and stakeholder relations.
- Advanced knowledge of new and innovative engagement processes, better practices, tools and techniques.
- Project management knowledge supplemented with several years of demonstrable experience.
- Experience cultivating and leveraging strategic partnerships (internal and external).
- Experience planning, implementing, delivering and evaluating complex strategies, programs and projects.
- Knowledge of the relationship between public engagement and decision making.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Notes
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity located in Edmonton. This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.
In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
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.
What we offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
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- 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.
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 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)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (
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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Ali Tarrabain at [email protected] .
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