Manager, Legislative Services

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services (HSHS) is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Manager, Legislative Services and Agency Governance to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of key legislative and governance initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Legislative Services (PALS), this role provides expert legislative advice, oversees agency governance frameworks, and manages official records stewardship across the ministry.

If you are a collaborative leader with deep legislative expertise, strong project management skills, and a passion for supporting effective public-sector governance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful provincial impact.

Role Overview
The Manager, Legislative Services is responsible for:

Legislative Development & Planning

• Leading and managing the ministry’s non program specific legislative agenda.
• Providing expert legislative, technical, and process advice to support policy development.
• Conducting legislative research and identifying risks, gaps, and strategic opportunities.
• Translating policy direction into effective legislative language, including Acts, regulations, Ministerial Orders, and Orders in Council.
• Coordinating legislative projects, collaborating with internal teams, Legislative Counsel Office (LCO), Legal Services, Executive Council, and other ministries.
• Supporting business planning processes by advising on legislative requirements, timelines, authorities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring existing legislation to ensure alignment with government direction, programs, and emerging needs.
• Consolidating and preparing legislative and regulatory plans, reports, and submissions for executive decision making.
• Serving as ministry liaison to King’s Printer.

Agency Governance

• Leading governance accountability and advisory supports for HSHS agencies, boards, and commissions (ABCs).
• Developing governance frameworks, training materials, and processes to strengthen oversight and compliance.
• Managing ongoing engagement with agency contacts and supporting effective governance practices.
• Monitoring compliance with APAGA, COIA, codes of conduct, and mandate reviews.
• Leading Mandate and Roles Document (MRD) reviews and supporting seven‑year mandate and operations reviews.
• Managing the ministry’s responsibilities under the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act (PSCTA).
• Providing expert governance advice to senior officials and preparing briefings, agendas, and legislative documentation.

Agency Appointments

• Leading the full appointment cycle for public agencies.
• Coordinating with PAS, HLT, program areas, and executive offices to ensure accuracy and legislative compliance.
• Ensuring board composition aligns with legislative requirements and competency needs.

Records Management

• Overseeing stewardship of official ministry records, including Ministerial Orders, Directives, appointments, and legislative documentation.
• Managing numbering, tracking, and secure storage of all official documents.
• Developing and maintaining systems to ensure records integrity, security, and accessibility.

Role Responsibilities...cont'd....

Leadership & Team Management

• Leading, coaching, and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and innovation.
• Completing performance management and supporting recruitment for direct reports.
• Working cross‑ministry to coordinate legislative and governance activities.
• Supporting branch leadership and serving as Acting Director when required.

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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.

• Build Collaborative Environments- Builds strong relationships across divisions, ministries, and agencies to advance legislative and governance work. Promotes open communication, teamwork, and a respectful environment that leverages diverse expertise.
  
  
• Systems Thinking- Understands how legislative and governance decisions impact the broader ministry and government. Connects complex elements to anticipate risks, opportunities, and long‑term implications.
• Agility- Responds effectively to shifting priorities, tight timelines, and emerging issues. Adapts approaches as needed, staying composed and flexible in a dynamic legislative environment.
  
  
• Drive for Results- Delivers high‑quality legislative and governance outcomes by taking accountability, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining focus on ministry objectives and timelines.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving- Applies analysis, innovation, and legislative expertise to identify root causes and develop practical, legally sound solutions that support ministry priorities.
  
  
• Develop Self and Others- Pursues continuous learning and supports staff development through coaching, feedback, and fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Social Sciences), supplemented by four (4) years related experience in legislative development, policy analysis, or government process management. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Required 

• Strong knowledge of Alberta’s legislative process, including Acts, regulations, and Orders in Council.
• Experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder legislative projects.

Assets:

• Experience with public sector governance frameworks, especially APAGA or similar legislation.
• Knowledge of agency governance and appointment processes.
• Experience leading teams in a fast paced, high stakes environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building abilities.
  
  

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

Notes

One permanent position is available. 
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

Hours of Work
•7.25 Daily Hours
•36.25 Weekly Hours
•8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

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.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.