Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator

Location: Métis Nation of Alberta Provincial Office

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Position Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week), Permanent

The Organization

Since its inception in 1928, the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has governed the Métis within Alberta. The MNA is led by a democratically elected Council. This Council works toward the mandate of the MNA, supporting practices of transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness for Métis Albertans in governments' policy and decision-making processes. The MNA promotes and facilitates the advancement of Métis people through self-reliance, self-determination, and self-management. For more information about the MNA, visit

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) and working in support of a passionate and dedicated team of professionals in the executive office of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), the Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator will support the MNA's ongoing efforts in building relations with other orders of government, securing support for key projects and initiatives, and supporting MNA governance activities.

This role will require you to perform work that is both complex and sensitive. You will meet a variety of challenges to help ensure MNA's vision is both communicated and understood across a diverse range of stakeholders; serve as a liaison between the MNA and other orders of government; support the internal governance of the Métis Nation; review legislation; and recommend actions to further the MNA's interests, coordinate relationship building activities, and support key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Intergovernmental Relations activities, including assisting in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
• Serves as a liaison; develops and enhances positive, effective relationships with other orders of government, agencies, and elected officials.
• Coordinates, develops, and assists with strategies on legislative and regional issues in collaboration with Métis leadership, citizens, and external stakeholders.
• Maintains awareness of legislative activities affecting Métis people and the potential impact associated; tracks Provincial, Federal and municipal legislation; anticipates legislative issues and identifies opportunities to influence policy and decisions to best meet the needs of the Métis Nation.
• Helps develop policy positions on government affairs and legislative issues, as well as other issues as required.
• Research legislative and government affairs issues and helps prepare information for senior officials and leadership; interprets government reports/legislation and summarizes data for leaders and staff.
• Responds to intergovernmental correspondence in a professional, insightful and clear manner.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

Our ideal candidate can demonstrate the following skills:

• A proven ability to deal with a high volume of work in a complex environment with multiple demands and critical timelines.
• A demonstrated flexibility, significant work capacity, and political awareness and astuteness.
• Exemplary communication skills, writing capability, and a proven ability to produce quality work.
• Ability to work with a team or independently.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate information gathering sessions within an Indigenous community setting.
• Able to interact professionally and diplomatically with people at all levels of an organization and with multiple external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite programs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Social Science, Public Administration, or other related field. Previous experience in similar roles is an asset.
• Understanding of Métis history, culture, and community. An understanding of the history of Métis/government relations is an asset.
• Knowledge and/or experience working in government/on government policies is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta. Additional, less frequent, out-of-province travel may also occur, with advanced notice.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver's license and an operational vehicle.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a 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.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person