Job InformationJob Title: Legal and Legislative Services AdvisorJob Requisition ID: 79290Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)Location: EdmontonEmployment: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: February 26, 2026Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi‑weekly ($79,774.65 – $104,572.78 per year)Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW) works to improve Albertans’ quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation and increased gender equality. Tourism and Sport (TS) is responsible for the continued growth of Alberta’s tourism and sport sectors.Role ResponsibilitiesThis position supports two ministries – Arts, Culture and Status of Women and Tourism and Sport – through a shared services model, providing legislative, policy, regulatory, and governance support across both organizations. Based in the Policy, Planning and Legislative Services Branch within ACSW, the Legal and Legislative Services Advisor (PS4) supports legislative, regulatory, policy, and contract‑related work. The role provides analysis, coordination, and advice to enable effective development, administration, and oversight of legislation, regulations, ministerial orders, contracts, and governance frameworks.Support ministry agency, board, and commission governance, including research, interpretation, and coordination related to mandates, appointments, and governance obligations.Contribute to the Ministry’s Red‑Tape Reduction work, including supporting the maintenance and review of regulatory requirement inventories, analyzing impacts of proposals, and identifying opportunities to reduce administrative burden.Support contract and grant review processes, ensuring consistency with government requirements and facilitating coordination between program areas and Legal Services when needed.Support ministry policy, legislative and regulatory development, including conducting research, drafting materials, and helping ensure policy intent is appropriately reflected in legislative instruments.Coordinate cross‑ministry input and collaboration, responding to information requests, preparing briefing materials,



and supporting project management activities.Prepare high‑quality written products such as briefing notes, correspondence, legislative drafting instructions, technical summaries, and presentations for senior officials.APS CompetenciesCreative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict.Systems Thinking: Takes a long‑term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.QualificationsUniversity graduation in a related field (e.G., Law, Public Policy or Administration, Political Science, Commerce, Business, etc.), plus four years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, and 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.Experience conducting policy, legislative, or regulatory analysis, including research, interpretation, and development of options or recommendations.Experience drafting technical documents such as briefing materials, contract‑related documents, legislative drafting instructions, or analytical reports.Experience working with government processes, including policy cycles, legislative development, regulatory review, or public sector governance frameworks.Experience supporting or coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders, demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.AssetsMaster’s degree in law or public administration.Knowledge of legislative processes, regulatory review requirements,



and public sector governance in Alberta.Experience in a government or broader public sector workplace.Experience contributing to Red‑Tape Reduction or similar regulatory efficiency initiatives.Familiarity with interpreting statutes, regulations, or complex policy instruments.Understanding of agency, board, and commission governance requirements.A law degree or coursework related to administrative law, legislation, or public policy (not required; LSA membership not required but may be beneficial).Additional InformationMinimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer tominimum recruitment standards .Working for the Alberta Public Service –information .Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –information .Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –information .Professional learning and development –information .Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –tool .Positive workplace culture and work‑life balance.Leadership and mentorship programs.How to ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Visitapplication resourcesfor more information. For post‑secondary studies from outside Canada, obtain credential evaluation from IQAS or a recognized Canadian evaluator.Include dates (months and years) for all education and work experience in your resume. Include any education assessment certificates as part of your application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Rowe at [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal And Legislative Services Advisor - C$79,774.6 - C$104,572.8 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Arts, Culture and Status of Women
📍 Toronto