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Overview
Job Title: Policy Advisor

Job Requisition ID: 83814

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 18, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses infrastructure needs and supports economic development.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Legislation within the Policy, Legislation and Governance Branch, this position is responsible for advanced policy development and analysis, and collaborating on implementation of strategic policy and framework projects in alignment with ministry priorities related to the provision of public infrastructure. The incumbent liaises with key stakeholders and often represents the department in interdepartmental work teams, and may lead significant policy and strategy projects. The Policy Advisor develops, analyzes, and recommends draft policy, strategies, cabinet materials, or frameworks, and participates or leads ministry or cross-ministry initiatives. Strong working relationships are maintained with internal and external stakeholders, and policy process leadership and support are provided to branch leaders, senior ministry leadership, and other stakeholders.

This position operates within the framework provided by the branch and ministry operational and business plans, the GOA's policy development processes, consultation and research policies, and direction from branch leadership.

The Primary Responsibilities

Developing project Terms of Reference and associated project work plans.

Monitoring and reporting on project status and achievements and raising awareness of significant emerging risk.





Consolidating and analyzing relevant data to provide advice and understanding of current state, leading practices, impacts and considerations related to policy options.

Preparing policy, business, and legislative documents to support approval processes (e.g., Briefing Notes, Ministerial Reports, Cabinet Materials, Requests for Decision).

Participating in Ministry committees, teams, and working groups, representing ministry perspectives to ensure thoroughness and consistency.

Researching and producing briefings, draft policy and strategic documents, reports, and other materials in response to requests from senior management and in response to news reports and major studies.

The Successful Candidate Will Have Strong And Demonstrated

Consultation and interpersonal skills.

Project management skills, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and tracking.

Strong writing skills with experience drafting executive materials and reports.

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with clients.

Competencies
Competencies describe behaviors essential to achieving goals. Please be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Agility – Proactively incorporates change into processes.

Creative Problem Solving – Develops innovative solutions.

Drive for Results – Takes responsibility for outcomes and addresses gaps and questions.

Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborates across functional areas and addresses conflict.

Develop Networks – Leverages relationships to gather input and perspectives.

Qualifications
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.

University graduation in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Arts or a related field.





Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.

Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Assets

Experience in leading complex projects.

Experience in stakeholder engagement with internal/external stakeholders and government representatives.

Experience with online consultation platforms and digital communication tools.

Notes
This position is a permanent, full time role with standard weekly hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). Location: Edmonton AB.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks or interview travel are the candidate’s responsibility. Out-of-province applicants can obtain documents/checks from their current province.

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 Benefits – 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

How To Apply
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. Apply online at https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before. See Recruitment Principles for more information.

Please include dates (months and years) for all education and work experience in your resume. If you studied outside Canada, consider IQAS evaluation or a Canadian credential evaluator.

Closing statement: This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact Jenny Luong at [email protected].

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