Director, Policy, Legislation and Governance

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to be at the center of high-profile decision-making that affects all Albertans? Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on tackling complex policy challenges in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment? The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is seeking an innovative leader to shape, coordinate, and drive our legislative, regulatory, and governance agenda. As the Director, Policy, Legislation, and Governance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that TBF delivers on its promise of sound financial stewardship and effective governance for the province of Alberta.

As the Director, Policy, Legislation, and Governance, you will report directly to the Executive Director, Legislative Projects. You will be a key conduit between the Ministry’s leadership team and Alberta’s central policy coordination and executive bodies. This position demands exceptional political acumen, expert negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset to anticipate challenges before they arise. You will champion TBF’s legislative and regulatory strategies, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and lead the governance framework that supports the Ministry’s agencies, boards, and commissions.

Your work will span diverse initiatives, and include legislative and regulatory amendments, cabinet reports, governance of public agencies, ministerial orders, orders in council, and more. The environment is fast-paced and requires strong ability to navigate complex political landscapes, making this role ideal for a driven professional eager to have real and lasting impact.

In this multifaceted leadership role, you will:

•    Strategically Advise on Policy and Legislation

• Provide high-level advice to executive leadership on government policy, legislation, and regulatory agendas.
• Interpret government direction to ensure proposals align with TBF’s and Alberta’s strategic priorities.

•    Coordinate Departmental Decision-Making

• Oversee proposals destined for Cabinet, Executive Council, and other government decision-making bodies.
• Ensure all submissions, legislative packages, and governance documents are complete, accurate, and timely.

•    Oversee Governance of Public Agencies 

• Develop and implement governance best practices for TBF agencies, boards, and commissions.
• Monitor evolving organizational priorities and proactively shift governance strategies to meet emerging needs.

•    Build and Manage Key Relationships across Government

• Collaborate with the Minister’s Office, Deputy Minister’s Office, and TBF divisions (including senior ADM and Executive Director levels).
• Maintain strong diplomatic relations across government to navigate political sensitivities effectively.

•    Lead Policy and Legislative Projects

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale policy and legislative projects simultaneously.
• Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to address complex, often unprecedented, policy challenges.

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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.

•    Agility: Champions a plan of action and finds ways to overcome or remove barriers. Anticipates, evaluates and proactively addresses organizational barriers to agility.
•    Drive for Results: Demonstrates acumen to lead team members to identify, navigate and solve challenges in the pursuit of achieving organizational objectives.
•    Develop Self and Others: Champions and highlights the strategic importance of ongoing development and learning.
•    Build Collaborative Environments: Demonstrates ability to work productively with other teams and organizational cultures towards desired outcomes.
•    Develop Networks: Is strategic in the impression that is being made on others. Inspires and connects with the values, beliefs and interests of others.
•    Systems Thinking: Demonstrates political acumen in anticipating and responding to developments in a manner that is consistent with the organization's vision, goals and priorities.
•    Creative Problem Solving: Actively encourages a culture of innovation and imaginative thinking. Challenges self and others to expand their thinking.
 

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

Qualifications

A university degree in social sciences, business, law, or a related discipline, plus at least seven years of related experience in Policy development and legislative processes.

The following are considered assets
•    A graduate degree in a related field.
•    Demonstrated experience in Government approvals and decision-making procedures.
•    Project management experience, particularly in large-scale or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
•    High-level stakeholder engagement and political acumen.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards 

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

Location 
Terrace Building, 9515 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment prior to the interview. The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.

What we offer:
•    Pension plans: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits 
•    Leadership and mentorship programs 
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives
•    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 according to operational needs. 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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 has to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx