Engagement Data Governance Consultant

Job Information
Job Title: Engagement Data Governance Consultant 
Job Requisition ID: 63257
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment 
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 – $90,011/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
 

Ministry of Education
 

Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
 

Curriculum & Career Education Division
 

Curriculum and Career Education Division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for curriculum for all subjects and grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. As part of the ministry’s ongoing focus on student learning, the division develops, reviews, revises and maintains provincial curriculum and associated learning and teaching resources in English and French, and integrates First Nations, Métis, and Inuit education.

 

 

For more information on the Ministry of Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of the Engagement Unit, the Engagement Data Governance Consultant designs and coordinates implementation and administration of stakeholder engagement for the division. This position leads the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of data collection processes for stakeholder engagement and works collaboratively with the research team to provide advice regarding best practices for data collection, analysis, and evaluation. This position requires innovation to explore, research and learn new and emerging systems and technology to problem solve and improve efficiencies. This position makes recommendations regarding the development, operation, and maintenance of processes and resources to implement and coordinate stakeholder engagement initiatives.
 

The Engagement Data Governance Consultant designs and coordinates strategic plans for province-wide engagement activities, involving numerous and diverse external stakeholders as part of curriculum development and implementation. They develop, coordinate and lead the implementation of work plans and recruitment activities to create, track, and manage information and statistical data relating to internal and external stakeholder engagement initiatives, meetings, and committees. They lead the development of engagement reports by synthesizing and interpreting information using Government approved software to provide advice regarding branch, divisional, and ministry priorities and coordinate the development and refinement of reports created by external service providers.
 

As Engagement Data Governance Consultant, you will be accountable for the following activities in the division, including, but not limited to:
1.  Designing, coordinating implementation, administration and evaluation of strategic plans, resources, reports, and processes for stakeholder engagement for the Division.
2.  Leading the planning, coordination, collection, analysis and dissemination of logistical information and data for internal and external stakeholder engagement events, activities, and initiatives in accordance with Division, Ministry and Government legislation, protocols, standards, and/or guidelines.
3.  Establishing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and liaising between these stakeholders and the Ministry.
4.  Contributing to effective Branch operations.
5.  Responding to a number of information requests by researching the issues deciding on key considerations and recommendations preparing a department response, including briefing materials, appropriate support materials and correspondence.
 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Drive for Results – Works with a variety of internal and external stakeholder to collect, analyze and synthesize engagement data and plans to support continuous improvement of curriculum.
• Agility – Works under pressure of managing multiple engagement events and reports at once. Anticipate and make changes to plans under constrained timelines and to evaluate results in order to adapt and create new and efficient ways of data collection and analysis.
• Systems Thinking – Leads internal and external collaborations across sectors and divisions to plan and implement data collection strategy. Anticipates and balances the needs of the Ministry and the needs of stakeholders to gather, analyze and report on feedback in the most efficient way.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Promotes collaboration between sectors within the division and other divisions within the Ministry to plan and execute engagement events. Balance the diverse needs and resources from a variety of sectors involved in engagement events and lead planning meetings with different internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

University graduation in Public Administration, Education or in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
 

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 education
   

The Engagement Data Governance Consultant requires knowledge and understanding of:

• Stakeholder engagement processes, communications, logistics and data management.
• Best practices in stakeholder data collection, evaluation, and reporting.
• Applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines (e.g., Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; travel regulations).
• Statistical analysis, data management, manipulation, and reporting and business productivity software / systems and various Ministry digital platforms (e.g., Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel workbook design including data analysis in the form of pivot tables and data queries, Power Automate, SharePoint, Connect ED, Umbraco).
• Evaluation survey tools (e.g., Opinio Survey, Engagement HQ).
   

This position requires demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in:

• Interpersonal and relationship management.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Research, innovation, analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Project planning and coordination.
• Time management, including ability to adapt to change, multi-task, and prioritize multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high level of ownership and accuracy in relation to work.
• Commitment to client service, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
   

Assets:

• Stakeholder engagement planning and information management tools and resources.
• The provincial education Kindergarten to Grade 12 system.
• Fluency in both French and English is considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture and communities is considered a strong asset.
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Notes

This is a permanent position, and the hours of work are Monday to Friday – 8:15am – 4:30pm for a total of 36.25 hours.
 

Please note: Occasional work outside of regular business hours may be required.
 

Working location is 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 – 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J3S7.
 

The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, reference checks, and provide a suitable security screening.
 

A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.
 

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education and experience. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.
 

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 – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Services Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• 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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
 

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 Rashi Vaktania at [email protected].