Director of Engagement and Education

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Director of Engagement and Education at a prominent public museum in Edmonton. This role is pivotal in leading community engagement initiatives, fostering relationships with Indigenous communities, and enhancing the museum's profile across Alberta. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure educational programs are inclusive and impactful. Join a team that values diversity, innovation, and community connection, and make a significant contribution to the cultural landscape of Alberta.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Leadership and Mentorship Programs

Positive Workplace Culture

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in community engagement or related field.
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team in developing strategic priorities.
• Ensure learning programs are accessible to diverse audiences.

Skills

Community Engagement

Relationship Building

Indigenous Knowledge

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

University Degree in Related Field

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Director of Engagement and Education
Job Requisition ID:70762
Ministry:Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Temporary - Up to 1 Year (coverage for a maternity leave)
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:May 20, 2025
Classification:Management Senior Manager Zone 1
Salary: $3,655.42 to $4,987.54 bi-weekly ($95,406 - $130,174/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

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is the largest museum in western Canada and one of the top museums in Canada. Located in the Arts District in downtown Edmonton, we collect, preserve, research, interpret, and exhibit objects and specimens related to the heritage of Alberta's people and natural environment.

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Director of Engagement and Education!

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Royal Alberta Museum and serving as a member of the museum's Executive Team, this senior manager position provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational planning essential to leading RAM's public facing programs and initiatives. As a public museum, RAM is responsible for engaging with various stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, local communities of interest, under-served populations, businesses, the public, and those working in and representing educational institutions.

The Director of Engagement and Education, and their team, will act as a hub for RAM staff to guide the museum's Indigenous engagement efforts and expand the museum's presence in the larger Alberta community. This position will increase the RAM's presence and profile in Edmonton and among key groups of interest across the province.

The roles and responsibilities of the Director of Engagement and Education include but are not limited to:

• Leading the engagement team in developing strategic priorities for engaging communities and ensuring alignment with curatorial, research, education, and programming activities.
• Providing leadership to RAM's Indigenous Engagement team as related to the care of the museum's Indigenous collections and relationships with community.
• Representing the needs of external stakeholders at Executive Team meetings to ensure that priorities are aligned.
• Ensure learning programs are available and accessible to a wide variety of audiences and address not only the existing work of the museum, but also the needs of community members.

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

Competencies 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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Agility: Works with internal and external stakeholders transparently, building trust through information sharing and collaboration.
• Develop Self and Others: Collaboratively leads teams to develop innovative programs and initiatives for the museum.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters positive working relationships with staff that encourages creativity and collaboration that will maximize limited resources.
• Develop Networks: Develops authentic relationships with external stakeholders, including those in Indigenous communities, to inform the development of programs and services at the museum.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field plus six years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

This position requires knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• Demonstrated success in building successful relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in community engagement (preferably in the museum field).
• Knowledge of best practices in museum education and public programming.
• Ability to foster productive, strategic relationships with external and internal partners in which participants are working toward a common goal.
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles as they apply to engaging with community stakeholders.

This is a temporary, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Work location is in Edmonton, AB.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.

The final candidate will undergo pre-employment checks (security screening and academic verification) and reference checks.

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.

• 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 Liliane Karara at [e-mail]