Dispute Resolution Officer

Role Responsibilities

In this role as Dispute Resolution Officer, you will facilitate the resolution of disputes about land, membership, and oil and gas development on eight Metis Settlements in order to carry out the Tribunal’s legislated mandate as a quasi-judicial branch of Alberta’s Metis Settlements self-government system.

You will be responding to inquiries from Metis Settlement Council members, Settlement staff, its members, oil and gas company representatives and their agents respecting the Metis Settlements Act, Metis Settlements General Council Policies, Land Registry Regulations technical criteria relating to surface rights, land and membership issues.

Community outreach plays an important role in the Appeal Tribunal’s dispute resolution activities. By going out to the Metis Settlements and meeting with Settlement members and elected officials, the Appeal Tribunal ensures that those who rely on its services have a better understanding of its functions and processes.  You will be a part of this outreach and travel to the communities to provide presentations to settlement members, schools and Settlement Councils.

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. 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.

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

• Agility: Ability to manage change and adapt operations to align with evolving fiscal and political climates.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engage resources and stakeholders to address complex issues effectively.
• Drive for Results: Take responsibility for outcomes, ensuring the Tribunal meets its goals.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Foster teamwork among diverse stakeholders to achieve common objectives.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years of progressively responsible experience.  
Equivalencies of directly related education or experiences on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education will be considered.  

You will have comprehensive computer skills including internet research and Microsoft office applications.  

Preferences: 

• Knowledge of the Metis Settlements governance and administrative structures.
• Knowledge of the Metis Settlement Act, Metis Settlements General Council policies, Metis Settlements Land Registry Regulations, Settlement bylaws and all related legislation. 

Assets:

• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously. 
• Knowledge and/or experience with conflict resolution including mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
• Knowledge of the Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal and its services 
• Strong communication and written skills
• Experience in presentation/facilitation or public speaking
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment

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.

Notes

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time) 

Other information: 

• A cover letter outlining how your experiences relate to the qualifications of this role is recommended.
• As travel is required less than 25% of the time per month, a valid Class 5 Driver’s license is required.  

Location:

• 9920 108 Street Edmonton (Forestry Building)

Please ensure that relevant experiences to the role is written down in your resume and Cover Letter to be considered. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

• 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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service 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.