Intergovernmental Officer

Role Responsibilities

Join Alberta’s Office in Ottawa and help shape how the province engages with the federal government and eastern Canada. This role provides timely policy insight, supports senior-level missions, and strengthens Alberta’s presence and relationships across Canada.

You will monitor and analyze federal political and policy developments, prepare briefings for senior leaders, and support high-profile visits and missions. You will build and maintain relationships with government and industry stakeholders, contribute to advocacy strategies, and support events and engagements that promote Alberta’s interests.

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.

The following competencies you have developed will support your success. These include:

• Systems Thinking: Understand how federal decisions impact Alberta and connect issues across governments.
  
  
• Agility: Adapt quickly to changing political priorities and timelines.
  
  
• Drive for Results: Deliver clear, timely analysis and support key government priorities.
  
  
• Develop Networks: Build strong, trusted relationships across governments and stakeholders.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving: Navigate complex issues and find practical solutions in sensitive environments.

Qualifications

A university degree in public administration, law, political science, or a related field supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government relations, or public administration.

Additional requirements include:

• Strong understanding of Canadian political systems, federal-provincial relations, and current affairs
• Experience conducting research, analysis, and preparing briefings or reports for senior leaders
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong judgment, political awareness, and ability to handle sensitive information

The following are considered assets:

• Experience working with or within federal or provincial government
• Knowledge of Alberta’s key economic sectors and intergovernmental priorities
• Experience supporting senior officials (e.g., Ministers, Executives)
• Bilingualism (English and French)
• Experience coordinating events, missions, or stakeholder engagements

A cover letter that demonstrates how your education and work experience makes you the ideal candidate for the job is required.

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 is a temporary full-time contract position. Final Candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening. Candidates may be asked to complete a written assessment.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower levels across the Government of Alberta.

Positions will be located in the Federal building located at 9820 107 Street NW, Edmonton

This is a full-time temporary position working 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.