Indigenous Policing Coordinator

Job Description

Job title: Indigenous Policing Coordinator

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Indigenous Policing Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 64529
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: December 13, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968 – $94,069year)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:The Indigenous Policing Unit was created to work with Indigenous policing stakeholders, to ensure indigenous communities are provided adequate and effective policing.For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visitRole ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with the Director, the Indigenous Policing Coordinator will be responsible and accountable to ensure effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive policing services are provided to meet the terms and conditions outlined within numerous policing agreements.The position requires developing and maintaining open communication between various departments within the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, Indigenous Governments, police services and governing bodies.Other duties include:

• Providing support for the First Nations communities and Metis Settlements.
• Providing guidance to various policing bodies so they can identify and track policing priorities.
• Managing agency budget to ensure agreement compliance.
• Providing conflict management between various First Nations and Police Groups.

In this role you must be comfortable:

• Working collaboratively with indigenous communities and law enforcement.
• Engaging with stakeholders at varying levels.
• Travelling around the province to different First Nations communities.

Please 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: .

• AGILITY: You are able to identify, understand and articulate barriers and gaps in order to inform appropriate approaches.
• DEVELOP NETWORKS: You are able to work in a conscious and collaborative manner in a politically and culturally sensitive environment.
• BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: You contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You are able to assess options, and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

QualificationsMinimum Requirement Standards:

• University graduation in related field such as Indigenous Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field plus 4 years related experience.
• A class 5 or higher driver’s license if required.

Equivalencies considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.Working knowledge in the following areas would be considered an asset:

• First Nation treaties and associated traditional laws.
• Alberta Police Act, Peace Offer Act and the Indian Act.
• Metis Settlement and General Council Structure.
• First Nations and Inuit Policing Program.
• First Nation and RCMP Policing models.
• Provincial Police Agreement.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .Notes

• This position is based out of Edmonton.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time)
• May be required to work outside of normal office hours.
• 25 to 30% to various locations within Alberta, some of which may be isolated.

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is preferred in your application.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023.
• 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 have 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 Alysha Hendriksen at .

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 02:47:56 GMT