Role Responsibilities As a Legislative Advisor within Forestry and Parks, you will be part of a collaborative team of legislative and policy specialists dedicated to ensuring that policy and legislationincluding acts and regulationsare effectively coordinated and aligned across the ministry.

This senior-level role is instrumental in supporting the ministrys mandate by ensuring legislative instruments are consistent with the governments policy direction.

You will lead the development and amendment of legislation and regulations, guiding ministry program areas through the legislative planning and government decision-making process.

Your responsibilities will include drafting and managing ministerial orders and orders in council related to the acts and regulations that govern ministry programs, preparing decision documents, and advising on policy and legislative development across all areas under the jurisdiction of Forestry and Parks.

Key Responsibilities include: Lead ministry legislative initiatives and projects by providing timely and high-quality strategic legislative support, analysis, advice, recommendations, and issues management.





Provide and maintain information within tracking tools used by the department for legislative and regulatory planning and coordination.

Apply legislative expertise in leading and participating in projects to inform the development of sound legislation.

Work with program areas and legal services to develop drafting instructions for Legislative Counsel, ensuring the draft legislation or regulations reflect approved policy direction.

Support legislation and regulations through the government decision-making process, and Bills in the Legislature, that meet ministry policy objectives and help deliver on the ministry''s mandate.

Provide guidance and advice to project teams on review and approval processes to foster efficiency and timely approvals.

This position offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change across the ministry while working in a dynamic and collaborative setting that is committed to effective governance and public service excellence.

If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in legislation and policy, and you''re ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Forestry and Parks.

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📌 Legislative Advisor (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton