Director, Intergovernmental Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Role Responsibilities

As Director, Intergovernmental Policy & Strategic Initiatives, you will lead Alberta’s approach to intergovernmental relations by:

• Driving Policy Leadership: Develop and implement legislation, regulations, and policies that align with Alberta’s priorities.
• Strategic Initiatives: Oversee high-impact projects and mandate items, ensuring timely and integrated delivery.
• Modernizing Policy Analysis: Use AI-enabled tools to provide actionable insights and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
• Building Partnerships: Collaborate with senior leaders, other ministries, and federal/provincial/territorial partners to advance shared goals.
• Leading Teams: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to policy professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

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.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following competencies:

• Agility: Adapt to changing priorities and emerging issues.
• Drive for Results: Deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.
• Systems Thinking: Understand interconnections across government and jurisdictions.
• Creative Problem Solving: Develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop Self and Others: Build capacity within your team and across the organization.
  

Qualifications

• University graduation in Political Science or a related field.
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible experience in policy development and intergovernmental relations.
• Strong understanding of Canadian federalism, political institutions, and intergovernmental dynamics.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary research and provide strategic advice.
• Equivalencies will be considered (e.g., related diploma plus experience).

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 full time position.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification.

Hour of Work: 36.25 hours/week, Monday – Friday in office

Location: Commerce Place Building, Downtown Edmonton, Alberta

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)

Final candidates may 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.