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Title: Technical Writer
Department: Legislation Procedures Technical Services
Reports to: LPTS Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Writer works in collaboration with the LPTS Department drafting legislation in accordance with the Tsuut'ina Nation Legislative Process. The Technical Writer performs a variety of functions both independently and in a team environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works in collaboration with the Tsuut'ina Nation Government, Senior Management, Staff and Citizens to obtain information for Tsuut'ina Legislation.
- Review, writes, or amends Tsuut'ina Legislation, working in collaboration with the Legislative Legal Counsel and content providers using the Tsuut'ina Nation Legislation process.
- Performs research by collecting data from focus groups, meeting, surveys,
International, Federal and Provincial Legislation etc. for Legislative Documents.
- Provides facilitation support for LPTS Director and Senior Management.
- Responsible to ensure that presentation equipment is working and available.
- Works as a team member to assist with writing or other duties for the ratification of Tsuut'ina Legislation.
- Communicates orally and in writing to Chief and Council, managers, technicians, lawyers, staff, board members and to related individuals as well as forwarding documents and correspondence.
- Must attend Tsuut'ina Nation Chief and Council Meeting as directed, as well as any other meetings as directed by the LPTS Director
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge about Treaty No 7, Treaty Relations with Canada, Jurisdictional Authority of
Tsuut'ina;
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office-Word, Excel and Outlook);
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects;
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment;
- Be able to accept constructive criticism and take direction;
- Have an analytical mind;
- Be reliable, respectful, honest, and willing to learn;
- Strong editing, writing, compositional, communication and research skills
- Ability to draft in simple and clear language, bearing in mind the end-user;
- Ability to facilitate effective and accurate communications
GENERAL REQUIREMENT:
- At least one year of substantive professional experience and education related to legislation/policy development, with a strong emphasis on writing, analysis and communications.
- Experience with Post-Secondary education (preferred degree in Public Policy, English, or specialized diploma in Technical Writing).
- Must have a valid Alberta Driver's License and must have own reliable transportation
- Must be willing to sign an Oath of Confidentiality and must be able to pass a security clearance
- Must be willing to Travel and must hold a current valid credit card for travel purpose
IN ADDITION:
Depending on your position - a Vulnerable Sector check must be required upon application and must be obtained from where applicant resides. All security clearance document provided cannot be older than 3 months from issue date to be considered as valid.
NOTE:
Please note that this organization adheres to Sections 1 - 9 of the Aboriginal Employee
Preference Policy for selection and displacement. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be under a probationary period at the commencement of his or her employment.
Competition Opens: June 5, 2023
Competition Closes: June 16, 2023 @ 12:00PM MT (No applications will be considered after this time)
Please apply in writing, including a resume to:
Tsuut’ina Nation Human Resources Department
9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuut’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6
OR Email: [email protected]
Please reference in subject line: JOB TITLE & REF# or will NOT be opened
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those chosen with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-08
About Tsuut'ina Nation
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.tsuutinanation.com
