Governance and Stakeholder Coordination

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Governance and Coordination, the Policy Advisor provides policy, governance, stakeholder and executive support for Alberta's participation in the West Coast Oil Pipeline initiative.

The position researches and analyzes assigned issues, prepares briefing and governance materials, coordinates information from participating organizations and maintains records of decisions, commitments and risks. The Policy Advisor supports the consistent flow of information among ministries, central agencies, industry stakeholders, federal counterparts and other partners.

The role works within established priorities and governance processes, with guidance from the Director and Senior Policy Advisor on complex, sensitive or high-risk matters.

• Research assigned policy, governance, stakeholder and intergovernmental issues.
• Ensures research and analysis accurately reflect the respective responsibilities of Energy, EFP and the Secretariat.
• Prepares agendas, meeting materials, issue summaries and briefing products for governance forums.
• Maintains organized and reliable governance records in accordance with applicable information-management requirements.
• Identifies stakeholder concerns and refers sensitive or unresolved matters to the Senior Policy Advisor or Director.
• Maintains working-level relationships with ministry representatives, external partners and subject matter experts.
• Prepares regular updates on file status, required decisions and upcoming milestones.
• Monitors assigned issues, risks, commitments and emerging developments.
• Maintains records of decision, action logs, commitment trackers and governance calendars.
• Develops draft options, findings and recommendations for review.
• Supports consistent messaging and information-sharing across participating organizations.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

Systems Thinking: Sees impact of work on organization; anticipates change in own area based on activities in other areas.

Develop Networks: Creates strategic impression by inspiring and connecting with values and beliefs.

Agility: Proactively explains impact of change on roles, and integrates change in existing work.

Drive for Results: Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.

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Qualifications

The position requires a university degree in a related field (such as public administration, political science or business) and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience.

Equivalency:

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The following knowledge and experience are preferred:

• Knowledge of public policy research, analysis and government decision processes.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Strong written communication and briefing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and compressed timelines.
• Ability to exercise judgment in identifying issues requiring escalation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships across organizations.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is a Temporary (two years) full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (In-office). Location is in the Terrace Building Fourth Floor 9515 – 107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K2C1.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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.

What the Government of Alberta has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.