C-92 Provincial Coordinator

C-92 Provincial Coordinator

Location: #200 12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date: October 11, 2024 or until suitable candidate found

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/week), Permanent

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a full time C-92 Provincial Coordinator within the Children and Family Services Department. Reporting to the Child and Family Services Strategic Development Advisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, and implementation of Métis children’s programs and services with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in respect to Act C-92, an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth, and families. The successful candidate will be a motivated, confident, and driven individual who is passionate about Métis children and families and has excellent analytical and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate logistics, and implement provincial C-92 specific engagements, activities, and events including in-person presentations and discussions, and online engagements.
• Develop Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizen engagement guidelines, policies, procedures, and program evaluations.
• Develop and implement culturally sensitive surveys.
• Capture information in a respectful manner during engagement sessions.
• Report and analyze feedback and recommendations gathered from citizen engagements and develop recommendations and policy advice for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in regard to Act C-92.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders on current, and developing, child, youth, and family program policy issues.
• Maintain awareness of government policies, procedures, programs, and laws related to Act C-92 and provide briefing and recommendations to ensure programs and operations meet the overarching direction of the Children and Family Services department.
• Assist in the planning, design, development, and implementation of Métis Children and Family services specific programming.
• Develop and maintain templates and tools to guide Act C-92 programs.
• Support other department initiatives and perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• An in-depth understanding of the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis culture, government, people, and values.
• Experience with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, and execution skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
• Culturally sensitive and compassionate.
• A proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including government, industry, service providers, and community.
• Recognized strength in leading and engaging teams and creating a culture that promotes development of individual and organizational capacity.
• Receptive to constructive feedback, committed to continuous improvement, and aligns personal development with overarching team objectives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary baccalaureate degree in a related field required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with event coordination and program development and implementation.
• Previous experience working in community engagement capacity preferred.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check required.

Other Requirements

• The position will be based in Edmonton; in-office presence will be required.
• Ability to work office hours of Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Availability to work evenings and weekends, on occasion.
• Must be willing to travel within Alberta and work irregular hours, on occasion, to meet project needs.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Acceptable attainment and annual maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Check is required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
• Be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
• Generous time off policies.

Apply online today at http://albertametis.com/careers/

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.