Engagement & Education Spec

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta, Environment and Protected Areas in Edmonton, seeks an Engagement and Education Specialist to design and deliver engagement and education initiatives across ministry priorities.

You will work with internal teams, other ministries and external organizations to implement meaningful engagement opportunities, gather feedback, develop education resources and communicate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.
• Equivalency: 1 year education for 1 year experience; or 1 year experience for 1 year education.
• Assets include: IAP2/CPRS/IABC/IAF memberships, public-sector engagement training, project management experience, and experience facilitating meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning processes with outcomes, timelines and evaluation.
• Apply IAP2 principles to design meaningful engagement.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and analysis for interests and impacts.
• Design and deliver in-person and online engagement activities and surveys.
• Develop clear engagement materials, guides and reporting products.
• Facilitate conversations with diverse participants toward constructive paths forward.
• Analyze engagement data and prepare reports reflecting key themes and implications.
• Utilize tools like Forms, Teams, Excel, Zoom, NVivo, and Jambo for planning and reporting.
• Lead and support environmental education programs and resources.

Skills

Engagement planning

Public participation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Forms

Teams

Excel

Zoom

NVivo

Jambo

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Job Information
Job Title: Engagement Education Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 88733
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 - $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Albertas natural resource and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research and engaging the public to support decision-making. Our commitment is to sustainably, ensure Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations.
Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives Branch
The Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives Branch provides a full spectrum of engagement services to the ministry by leading public, stakeholder and Indigenous community engagement to advance the development and implementation of environmental policy. The branch also provides environmental education services to enhance literacy about the government’s management of Alberta’s air, land, water and biodiversity.

Role Responsibilities

Are you an experienced engagement and education professional who is passionate about helping people understand complex environmental issues, participate meaningfully in government decision-making, and become stewards of Alberta’s air, land, water and biodiversity?

The Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives Branch in Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is seeking an Engagement and Education Specialist to join a collaborative team that leads the Ministry’s public and stakeholder engagement activities.

In this role, you will design and deliver engagement and education initiatives that support a wide range of Ministry priorities. You will work with internal teams, other ministries, external organizations, communities and stakeholder groups as you implement meaningful engagement opportunities, gather and analyze feedback, develop education resources and communicate results.

We’re seeking strategic thinkers who are organized and relationship focused. If you have experience managing complex files, facilitating productive conversations, analyzing diverse perspectives, and translating information into practical advice for decision-makers, consider joining our team!

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading engagement planning processes, including defining outcomes and objectives, identifying participants, selecting appropriate techniques, assessing risks, developing timelines, and determining evaluation approaches.
• Applying International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles and engagement best practices to design meaningful, transparent and effective engagement processes.
• Conducting stakeholder mapping and analysis to understand interests, relationships, risks, opportunities and potential impacts.
• Designing and delivering in-person and online engagement opportunities, including workshops, facilitated discussions, meetings, surveys and other feedback-gathering activities.
• Developing clear engagement materials, discussion guides, survey questions, facilitation plans and reporting products.
• Facilitating conversations with diverse participants, including situations where perspectives may differ, with a focus on identifying shared values, interests and constructive paths forward.
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative engagement data and prepare reports that accurately reflect what was heard, key themes, implications and considerations.
• Utilizing a variety of engagement tools such Microsoft Forms, Teams, Excel, Zoom, NVivo, and Jambo to support engagement planning, delivery, analysis and reporting.
• Leading and supporting the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of environmental education programs, resources and initiatives.
• Developing accessible, engaging and audience-appropriate education materials for Albertans across a wide range of demographics.
• Working with community groups, government partners and other external organizations to coordinate education activities and extend the reach and impact of Ministry initiatives.

In this role, you will use strong judgment, collaboration and strategic thinking to translate ministry priorities into effective engagement and education approaches that build understanding, encourage meaningful participation and support environmental and natural resource outcomes.

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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Identifies issues, considers different perspectives and develops practical solutions to complex engagement and stakeholder challenges.
• Agility: Adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues and stakeholder needs while maintaining focus on desired outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and advance Ministry priorities.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Creates opportunities for open dialogue, shared understanding and collaboration among diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Communication: Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, with tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and professionalism to address complex issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Education, Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Environmental Studies and Natural Resources plus 4 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.

Assets include:

• Membership and/or certification with the IAP2, CPRS, IABC and IAF
• Training and experience in public-sector engagement.
• Project management certification and/or experience.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, presentations or engagement sessions.
• Experience building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering environmental education and outreach initiatives.
• Experience negotiating, building consensus and managing conflict.
• Experience using innovative engagement processes, tools and techniques.

This position is a permanent, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.

To support operational needs in Southern Alberta, Calgary may also be considered as the position’s location.

Travel within the area and throughout the province may be required to support the delivery of engagement and education activities.

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as part of the interview process.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at [e-mail] .