We're recruiting an experienced Issues Manager to support an executive officewithin the Government of Alberta.This is a fast-paced, highly visible role for someone who understands how government executive offices operate and can confidently manage competing priorities, emerging issues, and time-sensitive requests. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure briefing materials, correspondence, action requests, and key deliverables are accurate, well coordinated, and completed on time.This is a 3-month contract located downtown Edmonton.What You'll Be DoingTrack high-priority action requests, commitments, deadlines and follow-upsPrepare and coordinate briefing notes, decision documents, correspondence, reports and presentationsReview executive materials for accuracy, completeness and quality before they reach senior leadershipGather information from multiple branches and turn it into transparent, concise materials for executive reviewIdentify emerging issues, risks and gaps and ensure they are escalated appropriatelyCoordinate responses to requests from senior leadership, Ministerial offices, central agencies and other government stakeholdersManage executive meetings, agendas, action items and follow-up requirementsMaintain effective tracking systems and documentationManage and organize documents and information within SharePointUse 1GX for applicable reporting, approvals, tracking and administrative/financial processesSupport business planning,



reporting and financial tracking as requiredWork across branches to obtain information and keep time-sensitive deliverables movingIdentify opportunities to improve processes, tracking and information flow within the ADM OfficeHandle sensitive and confidential information with discretionWhat We're Looking ForPrevious Government of Alberta experience is strongly preferredExperience supporting an executive office or senior government leadership teamStrong issues management, executive coordination or program/operational management experienceDemonstrated experience preparing briefing notes, executive correspondence, reports and decision materialsHands-on experience with 1GXStrong SharePoint experienceExcellent written communication and ability to summarize complex information clearly and conciselyAbility to manage multiple urgent and competing priorities without losing attention to detailStrong relationship-building skills and confidence working with senior stakeholdersAbility to work independently with minimal directionAt Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

📌 Issues Manager – Government Executive Office (Edmonton)
🏢 David Aplin Recruiting
📍 Edmonton