Director, Resource Policy Innovation

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

Job summary

The Government of Alberta, Energy and Minerals Ministry, invites applications for a Senior Manager, Zone 2 level in Edmonton. Reporting to the Executive Director of Resource Policy Innovation, you will lead policy development, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑government collaboration to advance Alberta's energy and mineral agendas.

This permanent full‑time role requires strategic thinking, political acumen, and strong leadership to guide a multidisciplinary team through complex files and

Qualifications

• A university degree plus a minimum of seven years of related experience.
• Related education combined with directly relevant experience may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of strategic policy initiatives within Alberta's energy and mineral sectors.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives and ministry leadership on complex policy issues.
• Lead the development of comprehensive policy advice, and legislation within the Energy Policy Division.
• Coordinate briefing materials, policy documents, reports, presentations, and Cabinet processes.
• Direct issues management and respond to emerging policy and stakeholder challenges.
• Build and strengthen collaborative relationships across government and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Agility

Drive for results

Build collaborative environments

Education

University degree in public policy, public administration, political science, economics, business, law, environmental studies, engineering, natural resources management or related discipline

Job description

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Job Requisition ID: 88761
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 28, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2
Salary: $5,139.30 - $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/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 Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/energy-and-minerals

The Energy Policy division is responsible for energy, mines, and minerals policy development and program design as well as energy economics and analysis. It engages with a wide variety of resource development partners including various levels of government, industry, and a wide spectrum of Alberta communities and Indigenous Peoples.

The Resource Development Policy Division provides strategic policy leadership on resource development issues affecting Alberta's energy and mineral sectors. The division addresses complex policy challenges, advances innovative approaches to resource management, and supports evidence-based decision-making that contributes to long-term prosperity for Albertans.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Resource Development Policy, the Director, Resource Policy Innovation leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing and advancing strategic policy initiatives that support responsible resource development across Alberta's energy and mineral sectors. This role plays a key leadership function within the ministry, contributing to policy development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-government collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, evaluation, and implementation of strategic policy initiatives, such as the Mature Asset Strategy, affecting Alberta's energy and mineral sectors.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives and ministry leadership, on complex and often sensitive policy issues.
• Lead the development of comprehensive policy advice, recommendations, and legislation within the Energy Policy Division, including strategic approaches that respond to changing priorities.
• Leading the preparation and coordination of briefing materials, policy documents, reports, presentations, legislative initiatives, and Cabinet decision-making processes.
• Directing issues management activities and providing leadership in responding to emerging policy, stakeholder, and operational challenges.
• Build and strengthen collaborative relationships across government and with external stakeholders, bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives to advance complex files and ministry objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop managers and staff, fostering collaboration, leadership development, knowledge transfer, and an adaptable environment that supports professional success.
• Manage fiscal and human resources and represent the Executive Director on external boards and committees and the Division on departmental committees, as required.

This position requires strong strategic thinking, exceptional judgment, political acuity, and the ability to achieve results in a dynamic environment characterized by complex issues, competing priorities, and evolving stakeholder interests.

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: Integrates the broader social, economic, environmental, political and organizational context into planning and policy development, anticipates implications, and aligns work with government priorities.
• Agility: Adapts plans and practices as priorities and information evolve, remains effective under pressure, and supports the team through change and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Identifies and removes barriers to achieving outcomes, anticipates challenges, upholds principles, and aligns solutions with the broader organizational mission.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Builds trust, facilitates communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries, and anticipates and addresses barriers or conflict.
• Develop Networks: Builds and sustains productive relationships with the people and organizations needed to advance priorities, ensuring diverse needs and perspectives are heard and understood.

Qualifications

Required:

A university degree in public policy, public administration, political science, economics, business, law, environmental studies, engineering, natural resources management, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Related education combined with directly relevant experience may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Experience related to Alberta's energy, minerals, mining, electricity, or broader natural resource sectors.
• Significant leadership experience in policy development, strategic planning, program management, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams and managing organizational performance in a complex environment.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior executives and decision-makers.
• Experience working collaboratively across organizations and building productive stakeholder relationships.

For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter outlining your qualification and suitability for this role. Please clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with this position.

Term of Employment: This is a full-time permanent position.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:30pm
• 36.25 hours per week

Location: 9945 108 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2G6

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contactJane McEwen at [e-mail] .