Associate Director, Economic & Resource Policy

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about working in a dynamic environment, advancing complex and challenging files? Do you have a high tolerance for ambiguity and thrive in navigating the unknown? Are you interested in advocating on the issues that are important to Albertans while building relationships with federal, provincial, and territorial governments? If so, then this role is for you!

The Economic and Resource Policy Branch of Intergovernmental Relations Division offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with confident negotiation and leadership skills, a thorough understanding of federalism, and a strong background in public policy.

Reporting to the Director of Economic and Resource Policy, as Associate Director of Economic and Resource Policy, you will support and influence Alberta’s intergovernmental activities for a portfolio of ministries with an economic, environmental, and resources focus.

Your key responsibilities include:
 

• Identifying intergovernmental issues and analyzing the implications for Alberta. 
• Developing and coordinating Alberta policy positions on emerging or recurring intergovernmental issues.
• Providing strategic intergovernmental advice for client ministries.
• Supporting Alberta’s participation in a variety of fora, including the Council of the Federation and sector-specific ministerial meetings.
• Representing the Ministry in intergovernmental meetings. 
• Participating in the negotiation of intergovernmental agreements to ensure Alberta’s intergovernmental interests are represented. 

What you’ll bring to the role:
 

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and strategic thinking with the ability to distill and synthesize complex information.
• Negotiation abilities to advocate for Alberta’s interests and build consensus.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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
 

• Agility – Despite any challenges that arise and may hamper the ability of your team, you will continue to move your businesses forward in a way that ensures excellent customer service is always delivered.
   
• Drive for Results – You have a results-oriented and a heightened sense of urgency towards meeting and exceeding internally and externally set goals.
   
• Develop Networks – Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, and actively seeks their input and/or involvement regarding those changes. Gives service beyond stakeholders’ expectations by seeking information about underlying needs, providing insights, and recommending actions to address these needs.
   
• Creative Problem Solving – Being an effective problem solver you will be able to find new and creative solutions to both regular and unique situations that arise.

Qualifications

Requirements:
 

• A related university degree (e.g., Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Business, Social Sciences, etc.), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Strong understanding of the relationship between policy, stakeholder engagement, and political environments.
• Proven experience coordinating projects within complex and evolving environments.

Assets:
 

• In-depth knowledge of government structures, operations, and decision-making processes in the Alberta government and/or other Canadian governments. 
• Experience in intergovernmental issues and/or engagement.
• Experience in negotiating complex agreements.

Equivalencies:
 

• 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.

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

Notes

Additional Position Details:
 

• This position works a standard 36.25-hour work week, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm); however, the incumbent may be required to work extended or irregular hours with minimal notice.
• This position may be eligible to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.

Recruitment Process:
 

• Cover letters are required. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Please ensure that your cover letter and resume highlight how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.
• 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. 
• The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, reference checks, and provide a suitable security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

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