Role Responsibilities Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment? Are you looking for opportunities to advance complex files while building relationships across the Government of Alberta and with federal, provincial, and territorial governments? Do you have a high tolerance for ambiguity and thrive in navigating the unknown? Are you interested in advancing Alberta’s intergovernmental priorities across government? If you said yes, consider joining our team! The Intergovernmental Relations Division is made up of the Economic and Resource Policy Branch with its portfolio of ministries with an economic, environmental, and resource focus, as well as the Federal/Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch, with its portfolio of ministries with a social, health, education, and justice focus.

As an Associate Director, you will monitor political, legislative, and program developments in the context of intergovernmental policy, provide strategic advice and policy analysis, disseminate information, and work with other Alberta government Ministries and the entire Intergovernmental Relations Division to deliver a coordinated and consistent approach to advancing Alberta’s intergovernmental agenda and priorities.

This role offers an prospect for an individual with strong negotiation and leadership skills, a thorough understanding of the federal and provincial systems of government,



and a strong background in public policy.

Key responsibilities include: Acting as a key intergovernmental liaison through strategic advice, policy analysis, and information dissemination.

Supporting client departments with intergovernmental issues and negotiations, intergovernmental agreements, correspondence, and federal-provincial-territorial meetings.

Assisting with the coordination of Alberta’s participation in intergovernmental meetings and conferences, including Council of the Federation meetings, the Western Premiers’ Conference, and First Ministers’ Meetings.

Participating in the Ministry’s business planning activities to develop policy recommendations and strategies regarding intergovernmental policy and emerging issues.

What you’ll bring to the role: Ability to lead in complex and rapidly changing environments.

Excellent relationship-building and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and advance Alberta’s interests.

Sound judgement and strategic thinking with the ability to distill and synthesize complex information.

Sound understanding of the relationship between policy, stakeholder engagement, and political environments.

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📌 Associate Director, Economic & Resource Policy (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton