About Oil Sands Alliance

Oil Sands Alliance represents five of Canada’s major oil sands producers: Canadian Natural, Cenovus Energy, ConocoPhillips Canada, Imperial, and Suncor.

The oil sands industry is a key economic driver for Alberta and Canada contributing billions to the economy annually. Our country has long benefitted from a strong energy sector that supports Canada’s high standard of living by creating thousands of jobs and generating significant revenue to governments that helps fund essential services, including health care, education, and roads.

To ensure our industry can continue providing these benefits for decades to come, we’re also focused on advancing environmental innovation.

Formed in 2012, COSIA is the innovation arm of Oil Sands Alliance. Its members collaborate to drive innovation and environmental technology development in the oil sands.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to lead Oil Sands Alliance’s government relations federally and provincially. You will be responsible for developing and executing government relations plans, managing relationships and issues, developing and advancing policy positions, and working collaboratively with members, internal teams, and external stakeholders on important issues related to the oil sands sector.

This role is a maternity leave backfill contract planned for 12-18 months with a potential to extend.

The Senior Advisor, Government Relations reports to the Vice President, Policy and Government Relations and is part of the broader Policy and Government Relations Team.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead government relations provincially and federally through management of relationships, development and execution of government relations plans, identification and management of issues,



and research and development of policy advocacy.
- Engage with government and other stakeholders to understand and inform policy development and to establish a trusted relationship for information sharing and engagement.
- Collaborate with Oil Sands Alliance members to understand sector priorities and advance cohesive and coordinated advocacy.
- Provide strategic government relations-related counsel and support across a wide range of oil sands-related issues.
- Build and sustain relationships with government, members, stakeholders, and other associations and organizations to support informed decision-making and advocacy.
- Monitor and assess political, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments at the federal and provincial levels, identifying emerging risks and opportunities for the oil sands sector.
- Develop plans, briefing notes, and position papers for key issues, initiatives, or opportunities.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Policy and Government Relations Team and of the broader Oil Sands Alliance organization.

Skills

- Proven experience planning and executing government relations strategies, policy initiatives, issues management, and stakeholder relations.
- Strong understanding of Alberta and federal government processes, as well as the political, economic, environmental, and social factors impacting the energy/resource sector.




- Robust level of knowledge of and skill in working with both levels of government; successful experience in developing policy, legislative, and regulatory recommendations that support both government and the private sector objectives.
- Demonstrated success working with government, industry associations, and diverse stakeholders to advance policy, legislative, and regulatory objectives.
- Excellent communication, advocacy, research, and issues management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
- Strategic, adaptable team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate complex issues, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

- University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or associated field.
- Minimum 5 years related experience in government relations in Alberta and/or Canada.
- Knowledge of, or experience in, oil sands or oil and gas. A combination of oil sands/oil and gas and government relations experience is preferred.

Other Considerations

- This is a term position of 12-18 months with a potential to extend.
- Some travel will be required.

Compensation: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Deadline for Application: This posting will remain open until October 30, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume to [email protected] noting the position title.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Oil Sands Alliance is an equal prospect employer.

📌 Senior Advisor, Government Relations (Term) (Alberta)
🏢 Oil Sands Alliance
📍 Alberta