Governance and Stakeholder Coordination

Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture and work‑a‑

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Policy Advisor in Edmonton to provide policy, governance, stakeholder and executive support for Alberta's participation in cross-government initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Governance and Coordination, you will research issues, prepare briefing materials, and maintain governance records.

The role requires a university degree in public administration or related field and at least two years of progressive experience.

Qualifications

• University degree in public administration or related field with two years of experience.
• Equivalency may be considered on a one-for-one basis.
• Experience in public policy research, analysis and government decision processes.
• Strong briefing, writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research assigned policy, governance, stakeholder and intergovernmental issues.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, issue summaries and briefing products for governance forums.
• Maintain organized governance records per information-management requirements.
• Identify stakeholder concerns and refer sensitive matters to senior staff.
• Maintain working relationships with ministry representatives and external partners.
• Provide updates on file status, required decisions and milestones.
• Monitor issues, risks, commitments and emerging developments.
• Maintain decision/action logs, commitment trackers and governance calendars.
• Develop draft options, findings and recommendations for review.
• Support consistent messaging and information-sharing across organizations.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Governance

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

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Job Information

Job Title: Governance and Stakeholder Coordination
Job Requisition ID: 88837
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $ 2,935.39 to $ 3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/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 career opportunities.
The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance is responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, and the administration of tax and revenue programs. In addition, the ministry undertakes policy and regulatory oversight of Alberta’s financial securities, insurance and pension sectors, as well as delivers centralized human resource services for government. Committed to responsible fiscal management, Treasury Board and Finance supports government’s fiscal targets by working closely with ministries to obtain funding for the core programs and services that maintain the Alberta advantage, while identifying areas for productivity-enhancing reforms.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer provides central executive leadership in the department of Treasury Board and Finance to advance high-priority, cross-government initiatives and ensure alignment with government direction, fiscal objectives, and Cabinet decisions. Within the office, this unit supports Alberta's participation in executive coordination, governance management, issue resolution, stakeholder engagement and cross-government alignment for government led initiatives. The Secretariat ensures government decisions are translated into coordinated action and that participating ministries and partners have the information necessary to support executive decision-making.
Please review Treasury Board & Finance to learn more and what it has to offer.

Reporting to the Director, Governance and Coordination, the Policy Advisor provides policy, governance, stakeholder and executive support for Alberta's participation in the West Coast Oil Pipeline initiative.
The position researches and analyzes assigned issues, prepares briefing and governance materials, coordinates information from participating organizations and maintains records of decisions, commitments and risks. The Policy Advisor supports the consistent flow of information among ministries, central agencies, industry stakeholders, federal counterparts and other partners.
The role works within established priorities and governance processes, with guidance from the Director and Senior Policy Advisor on complex, sensitive or high-risk matters.

• Research assigned policy, governance, stakeholder and intergovernmental issues.
• Ensures research and analysis accurately reflect the respective responsibilities of Energy, EFP and the Secretariat.
• Prepares agendas, meeting materials, issue summaries and briefing products for governance forums.
• Maintains organized and reliable governance records in accordance with applicable information-management requirements.
• Identifies stakeholder concerns and refers sensitive or unresolved matters to the Senior Policy Advisor or Director.
• Maintains working-level relationships with ministry representatives, external partners and subject matter experts.
• Prepares regular updates on file status, required decisions and upcoming milestones.
• Monitors assigned issues, risks, commitments and emerging developments.
• Maintains records of decision, action logs, commitment trackers and governance calendars.
• Develops draft options, findings and recommendations for review.
• Supports consistent messaging and information-sharing across participating organizations.

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: Sees impact of work on organization; anticipates change in own area based on activities in other areas.
Develop Networks: Creates strategic impression by inspiring and connecting with values and beliefs.
Agility: Proactively explains impact of change on roles, and integrates change in existing work.
Drive for Results: Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

The position requires a university degree in a related field (such as public administration, political science or business) and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience.
Equivalency:
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
The following knowledge and experience are preferred:

• Knowledge of public policy research, analysis and government decision processes.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Strong written communication and briefing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and compressed timelines.
• Ability to exercise judgment in identifying issues requiring escalation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships across organizations.

This is a Temporary (two years) full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (In-office). Location is in the Terrace Building Fourth Floor 9515 – 107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K2C1.
Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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.

What the Government of Alberta has 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 contact Connie Piosca at [e-mail] .