Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Ready to help define Alberta’s economic future? Join Alberta TEC in a pivotal role that drives cross-sector innovation and infrastructure strategy. As we expand Alberta’s economic corridors—connecting communities, powering industries, and opening access to national and global markets—your work will directly influence high-profile policies and decisions that shape the province’s long-term prosperity.

As a Policy Advisor in the Economic Corridors Operations unit, you will help shape Alberta’s approach to economic corridors by driving policy and engagement initiatives that support infrastructure, trade, and regional growth. Your work will inform strategic decisions at the highest levels of government, with broad-reaching effects on Alberta’s economic, social, and environmental success.

Your key responsibilities include:

•    Conducting research, jurisdictional scans, and analysis to inform policy development and engagement strategies
•    Drafting briefing materials, Cabinet decision documents, presentations, and reports for executive and ministerial audiences
•    Supporting and coordinating project planning, risk assessments, evaluation plans, and monitoring activities
•    Developing communication strategies, key messages, and Q&A materials for public announcements and stakeholder outreach
•    Coordinating internal and external engagement efforts, including stakeholder logistics and consultation activities
•    Supporting cross-ministry working groups and committees to ensure policy alignment and representation of TEC priorities
•    Identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies to ensure effective policy implementation and stakeholder collaboration
•    Managing multiple, concurrent priorities and producing timely, high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll bring to the role:

•    A collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills to work effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly present complex ideas and recommendations
•    Strategic thinking to assess trends, synthesize information, and shape actionable policy options
•    Strong time management and organizational skills to balance competing priorities with resilience and focus
•    Sound problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to support well-informed, high-stakes decisions
•    Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary policy environment

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.    

Qualifications

Required:

•    A related post-secondary diploma (e.g., Policy, Economics, Public Administration), and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 

Preferred:

•    Familiarity with the policy cycle
•    Knowledge of land use and/or resource management
•    Understanding of economic corridors
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)

Equivalencies are:

A related four-year university degree and no related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

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

Additional Position Details:

•    This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
•    Location: Twin Atria Building, 2nd Floor, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3
•    Traveling will consist of 10% of the work schedule. 
 

Recruitment Process:

•    Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.
•    Testing may be administered as part of our assessment process.
•    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. 
•    Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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
•    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.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs