Manager, Strategic and Intergovernmental Policy

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to steer Alberta’s strategic policy direction and make an impact on fiscal, economic, and social issues that affect every corner of our province? Join our dynamic team and be the driving force behind high-impact projects that shape the future of government policy.
 

Under the Executive Director, PSS, the Manager, Strategic and Intergovernmental Policy, plays a pivotal role in supporting the branch’s efforts to deliver innovative and comprehensive policy solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work on projects that span fiscal analysis, cross-ministry initiatives, and intergovernmental relations, influencing policies that affect Alberta’s residents, businesses, and overall fiscal health. You will be instrumental in providing senior decision-makers with accurate analysis and recommendations while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders both within and beyond government.
 

In this role, you will support the development of fiscal and policy analysis on a wide array of issues and participate in cross-ministry initiatives that cover social, economic, and environmental policies, as well as provincial-municipal fiscal matters. Your work will involve analyzing public policy developments, drafting policy documents such as Cabinet Reports and briefing materials, and developing sophisticated computerized models to simulate policy scenarios. You will monitor fiscal trends at the federal and provincial levels, evaluate intergovernmental fiscal arrangements, and contribute to budget chapters and fiscal updates that require rapid, in-depth analysis.
 

Beyond analysis, you will lead the evaluation of policy outcomes, ensuring that Alberta’s legislation remains consistent with evolving provincial policies. You will also play a central role in communicating complex policy information, both in official government communications and through direct interactions with federal and provincial officials, stakeholder groups, and the public. In addition, you will manage external contracts with private consultants and foster proactive, collaborative relationships with senior officials across various government levels, academia, and the non-profit sector. Your expertise will guide legislative drafting, support cost estimates for new policies, and ultimately influence decisions that have far-reaching implications for Alberta’s fiscal position and policy landscape.
 

This position offers an exceptional platform to shape critical government policies that impact Albertans and their businesses. You will have the opportunity to work at the nexus of policy development and intergovernmental relations, collaborating with government leaders and external experts. The role provides a significant professional growth opportunity by deepening your expertise in fiscal policy, legislative processes, and strategic analysis.
 

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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.
 

Systems thinking - The broad scope and the complexity of issues that this position deals with requires exceptional skills in drawing connections between various government programs (sometimes not explicitly connected) and broader fiscal  context, spotting and resolving existing or even potential conflicts Work on cross-ministry projects often involves promoting broader system-wide view and TBF position and seeing through compartments of individual ministry programs (e.g. labour market program review, benefits indexation).
 

Agility - The incumbent is often involved in high priority projects with extremely tight timelines and shifting political direction (examples include Blue Ribbon Panel, budgets, Alberta at Work, COVID-19 response). Proactive planning and quick response is necessary.
 

Build Collaborative Environments - The Manager will work collaboratively with both units in the branch to support the team and achieve common. The Manager will actively engage with other areas to ensure diverse perspectives, and a government-wide perspective included in the work.
 

Develop Networks - The Manager often works on cross-ministry projects or is required to perform analysis and develop policy recommendations in areas that may fall under the mandate of other Ministries. The ability to perform these tasks relies on
excellent relationship building skills and informal connections.

Qualifications

A university degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related discipline. Plus at least four years related experience.
 

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
 

Assets:
 

• Master’s degree in Economics.
• Experience in applied and theoretical policy development.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with a specialized technical knowledge of data management and manipulation, economic and environmental modeling, revenue forecasting and analysis.
• Knowledge of various sources of data and forecasts methodologies.
• An ability to meet deadlines in a highly diverse and complex environment and across multiple subject matters.
• Specialized knowledge of federal transfer legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills.
   

A cover letter is required. The cover letter should outline how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role.
 

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

1 full time permanent position located in Edmonton.
 

Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
 

Candidates selected for interview may be asked to complete a written exercise as part of the assessment process.
 

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 has to offer to prospective employees.
 

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