Issues Coordinator / Strategic Issues Advisor Job Information:Job Title: Issues Coordinator / Strategic Issues AdvisorJob Requisition ID: 85596Ministry: Children and Family ServicesLocation: Edmonton, AlbertaFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 20, 2026Classification: Program Services 3 (PS3)Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613.67 - $100,492.56/year)The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults. The ministry also invests in community‑based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters, and programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence and abuse.Role Summary As an Issues Coordinator or Strategic Issues Advisor, you will support issues management by identifying, prioritizing and coordinating responses to complex and sensitive issues impacting the division and ministry. You will oversee quality assurance of written materials and coordinate daily operations across the division. This role supports the timely preparation, review and approval of divisional correspondence and briefings for senior leaders. You will manage items through the Action Request Tracking System (ARTS) and help ensure timely, high‑quality materials for all requests.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and track Action Requests (ARs) and other ministerial correspondence through ARTS, ensuring deadlines are met and responses move efficiently through the review and approval process.Draft, review, and edit briefing notes and correspondence to ensure clarity, completeness,



accuracy and alignment with ministry priorities and guidelines.Identify information gaps, ask strategic follow‑up questions, and work with program areas to strengthen the quality of responses.Support issues‑management processes by organizing information, actioning and tracking priority items and ensuring timely responses to requests from senior leaders, including the ADM, DM and Minister.Build collaborative relationships across branches and divisions to support strategic alignment across the ministry.Contribute to effective issues coordination by aligning timelines, priorities and information across divisions.Qualifications Minimum Recruitment Standard:Post‑secondary graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.Equivalency:Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experiencefor 1 year of education.Assets:Strong technical writing, editing and proofreading skills.Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and short timelines.Direct experience working with the Action Request Tracking System (ARTS).Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.Experience drafting briefings or correspondence for senior leaders including Executive Directors, ADMs, DMs or Ministers.Experience managing large volumes of complex information and providing recommendations or options for executive consideration.Knowledge and understanding of Government of Alberta and ministry‑specific policies, guidelines, directives and acts/regulations.Previous experience working in an executive office.Key CompetenciesBuild Cooperative Environments:Actively shares, accepts and listens to others.Agility:Remains optimistic, calm and composed in stressful situations.Systems Thinking:Sees impact of work on organization; anticipates change in own area based on activities in other areas.Drive for Results:Holds self and others responsible for results.Develop Self and Others:Reflects on performance to identify areas of improvement.Hours & Location Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.Edmonton, Alberta#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Issues Coordinator / Strategic Issues Advisor - C$76,613.7 - C$100,492.6 A Year (Edmonton)
🏢 Children and Family Services
📍 Edmonton