Indigenous Relations Strategic Planner Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51052)

Description

The work of the Indigenous Relations team is increasingly high profile, complex and a priority of the branch, department and corporation. City Council, the City Manager and the branch have prioritized reconciliation, being inclusive and compassionate and addressing racism and inequity in Edmonton. With this elevated focus on corporate wide, strategic priorities, the Indigenous Relations team has to begin to think differently and recognizes the need to diversify the team with strategic specialists. 

This strategic planner with be a key player in a complex file where they will initiate, manage, and complete project work related to advancing reconciliation and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the urban Indigenous communities, Knowledge Keepers and Elders, as well as First Nation and Mėtis governments. This position will be a content expert and will lead and coordinate strategic plans or goal development, evaluation and projects for the section, working closely in collaboration with branch and corporate colleagues. They will ensure projects are developed in a meaningful and effective way, with an inclusive and decolonized lens while balancing the evolving corporate needs and learning in the area of reconciliation. 

This position will always look for opportunities to foster integrated approaches with internal and external stakeholders, using best and emerging practices and approaches to ensure that we are honoring our commitments to reconciliation in Edmonton and meeting branch and corporate goals and priorities. 

What will you do?

• Plan and lead complex and/or sensitive projects within scope, budget, and timeline to advance key areas such as
  
  • The Indigenous Framework, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Intergovernmental  strategies
• Lead integrated teams (including internal and external partners) 
• Develop and implement project documentation (project charters, terms of reference and project plans/documents)
• Provide regular communication and updates on project status(es) as required
• Prepare, communicate and disseminate results of projects with key stakeholders and senior leadership
• Offer strategic guidance to the Director and Team Leads. Act as a subject matter expert for the section
• Facilitate strategic and business planning processes
• Develop and monitor evaluation frameworks using decolonized approaches
• Develop relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations, community leaders, mutual aid groups, community members and leaders, city leadership, balancing and hearing multiple viewpoints
• Research and disseminate ongoing best and emerging practice information related to Indigenous peoples, Indigenous practices, protocols and approaches
• Identify strategic issues that may affect the section and independently research, provide recommendations and implement solutions