Job Information Job Title: Intergovernmental Officer

Job Requisition ID: 74503

Ministry: Executive Council

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 28, 2025

Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68, 561- $ 90, 011/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .

The Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Branch of Executive Council coordinates Alberta’s engagement with other Canadian governments in pursuit of outcomes that enhance Alberta’s status as an equal partner in the federation and achieve a federal system that better serves Albertans’ needs. IGR is responsible for supporting the Premier’s intergovernmental agenda, missions, and meetings. To that end, IGR works with ministries to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to intergovernmental relations. IGR also reviews and approves all of Alberta’s intergovernmental agreements to ensure they are consistent with Alberta’s goals and objectives.

For more information on our team, please visit our website at https://www.alberta.ca/intergovernmental-relations.aspx .

Role Responsibilities Are you passionate about Canadian politics, federalism, and public policy? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments where your insights directly influence provincial leadership? Join the Government of Alberta as an Intergovernmental Officer and help shape Alberta’s role in Canada’s evolving federation.

What You’ll Do As an Intergovernmental Officer, you’ll play a vital role in Alberta’s intergovernmental strategy. You’ll support the Premier and senior officials in national forums, provide timely and strategic analysis, and ensure Alberta’s interests are effectively represented across Canada. The successful candidate will:

• Monitor and analyze political and policy developments and initiative across Canada with specific consideration for implications on Alberta.
• Particpate in policy recommendations and strategices concerning issues in federalism and constitutional details as they emerge .
• Prepare briefing materials and speaking notes for the Premier and senior officials.
• Support Alberta’s participation in key intergovernmental meetings, such as the Council of the Federation , the Western Premiers’ Conference, the New West Partnership and First Ministers’ meetings.
• Collaborate with government ministries and external stakeholders to ensure Alberta’s priorities are effectively represented.
• Ensure the government is fully informed to respond to public and intergovernmental develpments , helping to shape Alberta’s policy communications.

Role Responsibilities (Cont'd) Typical Problems You’ll Solve:

• Responding to departmental queries on intergovernmental agreements and Alberta’s intergovernmental priorities .
• Reviewing and advising on Treasury Board’s intergovernmental agreements.
• Lead the process for supporting Premier, Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Minister intergovernmental meetings.
• Develop and manage tracking and analysis systems for federal budgets, elections, and announcements.
• Managing research projects and determining appropriate responses to public and intergovernmental correspondence.
• Coordinate cross-government input on Federal-Provincial-Territorial issues.

What You Bring

• A degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Canadian Studies, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Canadian federalism, constitutional law, and intergovernmental relations.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—your ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights is key.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across government departments and jurisdictions.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom\_downloaded\_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

Core Competencies

• Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where timelines and priorities shift quickly—especially when supporting Premier-level engagements.
• Drive for Results: Deliver high-quality, strategic work that supports Alberta’s leadership and benefits all Albertans.
• Creative Problem Solving: Use innovative thinking to refine systems and processes and develop novel solutions to complex issues.
• Systems Thinking: Understand the broader political and policy landscape to inform strategic decisions and support Alberta’s intergovernmental agenda.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leading and contributing to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications Requirements:

• A university degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Canadian History or a related discipline, supplemented by 2 years of related experience.

• Equivalencies may be considered. Such as:

• A diploma in a related discipline and 4 years of related experience.

• A certificiate and 5 years of related experience.

• A strong understanding of Canada’s federal system, political institutions, and constitutional framework—typically supported by a degree in Political Science, Canadian Studies, or a related field.

• Experience in multidisciplinary research and policy development.

• Excellent writing and communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.

• Analytical acumen to interpret complex legal and policy documents and develop strategic recommendations.

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work across departments and jurisdictions.

• The ability to meet tight deadlines when necessary.

• A willingness to take initiative and provide proactive insight into potential concerns, or research.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes This posting is for one (1) permanent, full time position.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week

Location: Commerce Place Building, Edmonton Alberta

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants 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.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply Applicants 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. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. 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 Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca .