Stakeholder Engagement Specialist – Government of Alberta

Job Title: Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 65930
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 6, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to 3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968 – $94,069/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:Public Safety and Emergency Services – responsible for keeping communities safe and secure, upholding a fair and accessible justice system, and ensuring Alberta is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters by working with our partners in law enforcement, justice, health, and social services.For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit our website at: .Role ResponsibilitiesAre you passionate about people and results and eager to help enhance the safety and security of Alberta’s communities?We are seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist who will be responsible for the design, development and evaluation of internal and external stakeholder engagement on public safety matters, and for coordinating those engagements and liaising with other divisions and ministries, as needed.Reporting to the Manager, Community and Stakeholder Engagement within the Strategic Policy and Planning branch, this position will be tasked with providing advice, leadership, facilitation, evaluation, planning as well as research into other policies and programs and business areas to support the engagement needs of the ministry.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Designing and delivering various forms of virtual/ in-person stakeholder engagements using best/promising practices and those prescribed by the Government of AlbertaCoordinating and tracking the progress of stakeholder engagements and communicating the resultsProviding secretariat support for special advisors and/or advisory committeesSupporting employee engagement, diversity and inclusionPlease click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.Creative Problem Solving – Facilitate the creation of a work environment for generating and finding newer ideas to solve existing and potential problems.Drive for Results – Actively set goals, prioritize work, suggests actions, seeks advice and operates within the APS value system.Systems Thinking – Consider the impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministry.Develop Networks – Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.Agility – Ability to thrive in an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:
University degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Business, Administration or any other related field, PLUS a minimum of 4 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, project management, and/or policy development and research.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 educationAssets:
Experiene using engagement to inform policies and procedures in a politically sensitive environment
Experience preparing policy documents, reports, briefings and/or presentations providing recommendations to senior leadership.Please outline how your qualifications relates to the role in your cover letter. Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:

• Please include a cover letter outlining how your education and skills align with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• This position may 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.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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 , 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Manisha Senevirtne at .

Company Name: Government of Alberta

Salary: $71968 – 94069 per year

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