Associate Director, Federal/Provincial Relations

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping public policy and influencing intergovernmental collaboration at the highest levels? Do you thrive in strategic environments where your insights help guide provincial priorities across Canada?

Join the Executive Council’s Intergovernmental Relations team as Associate Director, Federal-Provincial Relations, and play a pivotal role in advancing Alberta’s interests within the Canadian federation.

What You’ll Do

As a senior advisor and team leader, you’ll:

• Drive Alberta’s strategic presence at First Ministers’ meetings, the Council of the Federation, Western Premiers’ Conference, and bilateral Premier-level engagements.
• Lead the development of high-impact briefing materials that inform and support the Premier’s intergovernmental priorities.
• Negotiate and shape federal, provincial, and territorial meeting agendas, communications, and outcomes that reflect Alberta’s policy positions.
• Monitor and analyze intergovernmental trends, ensuring Alberta is proactive and well-positioned in a dynamic political landscape.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, provincial, and territorial counterparts across Canada.
• Mentor and lead a small team of intergovernmental officers, fostering collaboration and excellence.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and skilled communicator with:

• Expertise in intergovernmental affairs, public policy, and jurisdictional responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills, with the ability to balance diverse perspectives and drive consensus.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities, capable of producing clear, concise, and impactful policy materials.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead projects and work effectively across ministries and governments.

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

APS Competencies

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: You bring a strategic lens to complex intergovernmental issues, identifying emerging trends and integrating broader political, jurisdictional, and policy contexts into actionable plans that support Alberta’s long-term vision.

Creative Problem Solving: You approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration—using diverse techniques, engaging the right stakeholders, and developing innovative, well-balanced solutions that reflect Alberta’s priorities.

Agility: You thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and guiding others through change with clarity and confidence. You proactively adjust strategies to stay ahead of evolving intergovernmental landscapes.

Network Development: You build and nurture impactful relationships across departments and governments, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and represented. Your ability to connect with the right people drives meaningful collaboration and results.

Qualifications

Requirements: University graduation in political science, economics, law, public administration or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience. 

Equivalencies: Education and experience can be considered on a 1 to 1 basis. 

• Diploma and 6 years of experience
• Certificate and 8 years of experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in the following areas:
  • Intergovernmental affairs
  • Jurisdictional responsibilities
  • Federal/provincial/territorial issues
  • Public policy processes
  • Government devision making
  • Legislative process
  • Public Policy analysis & research
• Experience negotiating policy objectives with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, project management background, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze current events that will have implications for Alberta
• Well-developed facilitation, influencing and team building skills
  
  

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

This posting is for one (1) permanent position  

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:15am-4:30pm

Location: Commerce Place Building, Edmonton, Alberta

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.