Dir. Policy & Legislative Services

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a senior leader to direct policy, legislative, and governance initiatives within the Hospitals & Surgical Health Services sector in Edmonton. The role involves strategic advisory to executives, coordination of cabinet submissions, and cross-ministry collaboration.

Candidates should have a public administration background with extensive experience, PMP or change management credentials, and a track record of driving results in a complex government environment.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Public Administration or related field with seven years progressive experience.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Change management certification or training (e.g., Prosci).
• Leadership and executive development training.

Responsibilities

• Lead ministry-wide policy, legislative, and governance initiatives aligned with government priorities.
• Provide strategic policy advice to executive leadership on policy development and Cabinet processes.
• Oversee Cabinet submissions, briefing materials, legislative proposals, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor ministry priorities and risks, ensuring timely reporting and implementation.
• Build partnerships with ministries, central agencies, stakeholders, and public bodies to advance objectives.
• Direct agency governance, board appointments, and compliance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Agility

Develop Networks

Drive for Results

Education

Bachelor's in Public Administration

Master’s in Public Administration (preferred)

PMP certification

Change management certification/training

Leadership and executive development training

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Dir. Policy & Legislative Services
Job Requisition ID:86818
Ministry:Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,136 - $170,333/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Department of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.

This position resides in the Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services under the Strategic Services and Procurement Division, Strategic Policy and Initiatives Branch.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ministry-wide policy, legislative, and governance initiatives aligned with government priorities.
• Provide strategic advice to executive leadership on policy development, legislative planning, governance, and Cabinet decision-making processes.
• Oversee the coordination and delivery of Cabinet submissions, briefing materials, legislative proposals, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor ministry priorities, emerging issues, risks, and projects, ensuring timely reporting and effective implementation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with ministries, central agencies, stakeholders, and public bodies to advance organizational objectives.
• Direct agency governance, board appointments, accountability frameworks, and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Provide leadership, operational oversight, and workforce development to support a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Manage branch resources, budgets, strategic planning, and continuous improvement activities to achieve ministry goals.

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.

• Systems Thinking- Demonstrates a broad understanding of how policy, legislation, governance, and organizational priorities are interconnected, ensuring decisions align with ministry and government objectives.
• Agility- Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging issues, and complex environments while maintaining effective coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Develop Networks- Builds and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance policy, legislative, governance, and operational objectives.
• Drive for Results-Takes accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes, managing priorities effectively, and achieving strategic objectives within established timelin

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A university graduation in a field related to the position assignment, (Public Administration) supplemented by seven (7) years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• A Master’s degree in Public Administration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Change management certification or training (e.g., Prosci or equivalent).
• Leadership and executive development training.
• Location: 10020 100 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N5
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• Shift Work: Monday through Friday from 8:15AM to 4:30PM

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 we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 Krystyna [e-mail].