Intergovernmental relations leadership meets culturally safe practice at Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation. Build operational capacity across jurisdictions through protocols, training and quality assurance. The Manager, Intergovernmental Relations reports to the Interim IGR Oversight and leads this developing function. The work connects Alberta Band Designates, Federal First Nation Representative Services, internal teams and government partners. Its purpose is consistent, timely and meaningful engagement supporting Blood Tribe children and families.

Key Responsibilities
- Design intergovernmental practice frameworks, protocols and decision pathways
- Monitor timely representative notice and planning participation
- Develop culturally safe training, tools and rapid consultation support
- Lead operational tables,



escalation models and issue resolution
- Establish measures, file reviews and improvement cycles

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum seven years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination
- Experience building protocols, training or quality assurance systems
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, writing and conflict resolution skills Lead KCSC’s intergovernmental relations capacity through culturally secure engagement, operational protocols, representative coordination and measurable improvement.

📌 Intergovernmental Relations Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 UpSourced HR
📍 Edmonton