Community Relations Advisor

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has one (1) vacancy to work in the Community Relations Section within the Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Branch as a Community Relations Advisor.

The Community Relations Advisor will work in a team environment to assist in developing and operationalizing an organizational community engagement strategy that is equitable and inclusive. The role will assist in coordinating and aligning community engagement activities between areas within the EPS to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to Community Relations. The role will also provide support and expertise throughout the organization on community engagement projects and initiatives.

The Community Relations Coordinator will work alongside a sworn-member position to build and maintain strong relationships and policy legitimacy in the community. Additionally, the position will be required to work closely with other areas of the Service and Branch; with key areas being Evaluation, Strategic Design, and Performance Management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and operationalization of a Community Engagement Strategy; including developing internal practices to better coordinate initiatives and services to the community;
• Act as a coordination point for the navigation of relationships and partnerships between the EPS and various community groups;
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships that facilitate effective two-way communication with the diverse communities of Edmonton; including Indigenous, Cultural and newcomer communities.
• Work closely with other areas of the branch and division to ensure that the Service moves toward common goals and outcomes for community engagement practices;
• Identify opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration with key community groups.
• Research and develop new frameworks, best-practices and methodologies associated with community-police relations.
• Engage with various areas of the EPS to provide support and guidance on community engagement projects initiatives.
• Develop and implement engagement plans as required alongside the Strategic Design Section and other areas of the service.
• Represent the EPS at community tables while working to bring the voices and perspectives from diverse communities to decision making tables at EPS.
• Evaluate community support letter requests and draft support letters for partner agencies as required;
• Use project management methodologies to identify, manage and mitigate risks to projects, strategies and the organization, as well as perform project closing activities such as conducting post project evaluations and capturing lessons learned.
• Apply a systems-level lens to complex problems to assess challenges and support development of strategies to address those challenges.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and networking amongst bureaus, across the service, and with community partners.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to executive audiences as required.
• Contribute to and uphold a positive culture.
• Analyze and implement action plans to support emerging issues and opportunities
• Oversight of work in subject matter areas, providing a first point of contact for tactical and strategic response to complex issues occurring across the organization
• Use evaluative, strategic and critical approaches from an inclusive and equitable lens to demonstrate business needs, achievements and opportunities for growth.
• Due to the complexity of the work, including highly sensitive topics (EDI, antiracism, cultural engagement and policy development), this position will also have its own project management responsibilities
  
  • It will oversee and lead (from project planning through to development implementation) politically sensitive projects
  • Work with the support of the CRS staff and internal/external partners
  • The project work can be both internally focused and externally focused
• Research emerging trends and provide research/analytical support for special projects, prepare charts, graphs and textual presentations of data collected and summarize using standardized tools and methods

• Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous, diverse, and marginalized communities is preferred.
• University degree/Diploma in Education or a Human Services field, e.g. Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Indigenous Studies
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working with government and community organizations in roles that support community development processes, capacity building, collaborations and organizational change is preferred.
• Applications can be submitted and may be considered without fully meeting the listed qualifications.
• Ability to operate within the community at both a strategic and grassroots level, while being able to develop and maintain appropriate community expectations that link to organizational priorities.
• Project and event management with a specialty in planning, delegation, facilitation and reporting.
• Ability to understand and connect with various communities within Edmonton; specifically those that have experienced social marginalization, have been or currently are inadequately or insufficiently represented, and/or have been oppressed due to structural and societal obstacles and disparities.
• Understanding of community crime prevention strategies, community policing principles and practices.
• Experience in relationship and partnership building and collaboration representing an advanced level of complexity to support the requirement for interpreting information and providing specialized expertise and advice
• Well- developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills; ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines; and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• The ability to understand politically sensitive and complex issues and initiatives in a large, public sector environment
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization (internal) and with key stakeholders (external)
• Knowledge and experience with GBA and similar methodologies is an asset.
• Training in Anti-Racism Theory, Indigenous Awareness, and Trauma-Informed Practice is an asset.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Indigenous historical and contemporary issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of the International Association for Public Participation Engagement (IAP2) Spectrum.
• Demonstrated ability to write strategies, engagement plans, and to develop and present recommendations and reports.
• Excellent written/ communication / presentation skills; experience in facilitating discussions and leading workshops an asset.
• Experience in measures and evaluation is an asset.
• Knowledge of policing and experience working in a police organization would be considered an asset.
• Must possess a Class 5 Driver's license or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002.
• As part of your pre-hire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.

Hours of Work:40 hours per week.

Salary Range: 21B, Salary Grade: 031, $44.572 - $56.014 (Hourly), $3,565.80 - $4,481.10 (Bi-Weekly), $93,066 - $116,957.23 (Annually).

General:

• Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office.
• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

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