Director, US Relations

Role Responsibilities

As Director, US Relations, you are accountable for advancing Alberta's economic, policy and trade interests in the United States, and specifically in partnership with Alberta and US political leaders. To be effective, this position must build and deepen a strategic network of key contacts in its region, facilitate engagement and a flow of timely information to effectively advance Alberta's interests. This will ensure that Alberta's story is well understood in the United States, and North American integration is advanced.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you are responsible and accountable for ensuring the Alberta government and economy is well represented in the United States, and for ensuring high quality and timely information and resources are available to both government and non-government stakeholders when engaging in the region.

This includes:
-    Promoting Alberta’s interests by building relationships with policymakers and business leaders is connection to transborder relationships, and government officials and businesses in
     Alberta, to promote trade opportunities and attract investment to Alberta. 
-    Contribute to a comprehensive view of Alberta's interests in the US by providing the Alberta Washington Office with a perspective on the unique issues in the region and provide politically
     sensitive advice on appropriate strategies that mitigate risks and maximize benefits for Alberta. 
-    Support other Government of Alberta ministries in advancing their priorities and objectives with all transborder organizations and relationships by providing advisory and consulting
     expertise on political and economic developments in the US and providing access to key stakeholders or facilitating connections where none exist.

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field; a graduate degree is an asset, plus at least seven years of senior-level experience in government relations, trade promotion, or policy advocacy, with proven results.

The following are considered assets:

•    Extensive experience in a job that relies heavily on networking, experience working independently to drive outcomes, and experience in policy advocacy. 
•    Knowledge of the Washington D.C. region or international export development is considered an asset. 

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 position will be permanent and located in Edmonton, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Final candidates will be required to undergo Top Secret Federal Security Clearance 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.  

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)

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.
•    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.