Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Alberta’s economic success relies on a world-class transportation system that connects people, goods, and markets across Canada and beyond. As a Policy Advisor with TEC, you will help shape that system by developing forward-looking, high-impact policy that addresses Alberta’s most pressing transportation challenges.

We are currently hiring for two Policy Advisor positions within the Strategic Policy and Business Services Branch. These roles offer the opportunity to lead high-impact work on transportation strategy, work closely with decision-makers, and contribute to the public good in a dynamic and evolving policy environment.

As a Policy Advisor, you will contribute to Alberta’s transportation strategy by leading policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and intergovernmental coordination. Both roles involve collaborative, cross-disciplinary work to support Cabinet-level decisions and long-term infrastructure planning.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Conducting research and analysis to inform transportation policy decisions and strategic planning.
• Leading or contributing to the development of policy proposals, briefing materials, reports, and Cabinet documents.
• Coordinating cross-ministry and intergovernmental engagement and consultation activities.
• Developing practical recommendations that balance stakeholder input, jurisdictional considerations, and long-term impacts.
• Managing or supporting multi-stakeholder projects from initiation through implementation and evaluation.
• Building relationships with internal and external partners to support collaborative policy development.
• Monitoring emerging trends and issues to proactively advise senior leadership.

Role Responsibilities cont.

While both positions share foundational responsibilities, each has a unique focus:

• Specific to the Transportation Policy Advisor role (Freight, Road, Rail and Air Policy Unit):
  
  
  • Conducting research and assessing policy issues related to goods movement and infrastructure planning across rail, road, air, and marine networks.
  • Support multi-phase transportation policy projects including strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based analysis.
  • Monitoring and analyzing freight and rail movement trends, multi-modal corridor opportunities, and Alberta’s access to domestic and international markets.
  • Engaging with federal regulators, industry stakeholders, and infrastructure owners to inform policy decisions affecting Alberta’s market access.

• Specific to the Economic Corridors Policy Advisor role (Economic Corridor Systems Planning):
  
  
  • Supporting analysis and positioning of Alberta’s priorities for intergovernmental settings, including federal, provincial and territorial forums.
  • Coordinating Alberta’s input on federal transportation and economic corridor policy, legislation, and infrastructure initiatives
  • Supporting the development of advocacy positions related to federal, provincial and territorial transportation systems focused on economic corridors including but not limited to railways, ports and airways.
  • Providing intergovernmental analysis and strategic briefings to senior officials on national transportation priorities.
  • Working with subject matter experts in other program areas to develop Alberta’s position on transportation issues and ensure Alberta’s voice is represented in discussions with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts.

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.

• Build Collaborative Environments: Engages a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to gather insight, build consensus, and implement shared solutions. Fosters inclusive, respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives.
• Drive for Results: Leads initiatives to successful completion by setting direction, monitoring progress, and maintaining focus under pressure. Produces high-quality work within tight timelines that influence ministry and government decision-making.
• Agility: Responds effectively to emerging issues, shifting priorities, and evolving stakeholder needs. Adjusts strategies as new information or challenges arise while keeping decision-makers informed.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses research and collaboration to address complex, high-impact issues. Encourages debate and innovation to develop forward-looking policy solutions grounded in evidence and real-world feasibility.
• Systems Thinking: Applies a long-term, holistic perspective when analyzing transportation challenges and opportunities. Anticipates cross-sector impacts and aligns recommendations with strategic government priorities.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., public administration, economics, political science, etc.), and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible related policy or program experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills.
• Experience gathering and analyzing various sources of information and preparing reports with recommendations.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.

Preferred:

• A graduate degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with Alberta’s fiscal processes, government policies, and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of Alberta’s transportation systems, including freight, road, rail, and air.

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or a minimum of six (6) 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:

• We have two permanent, full-time positions available, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm).
• Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

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.
• Candidates may be required to participate in a written assignment 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 and a modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.