Manager, Capital Policy Development

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 8,500 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a Manager, Capital Policy Development to lead policy development for the K-12 capital program. You will oversee sector and interdepartmental teams, shaping funding policies and governance for educational real property across Alberta's system.

You will provide expert policy advice to senior leaders, conduct environmental scans, and build capacity through training while maintaining collaborative relationships with ministries, school authorities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business analytics, economics, political science, sociology, or another related discipline plus 5 years progressively responsible related experience in policy analysis and development or similar; or equivalent as described below.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis. Depending on the applicable statutory or unique requirements of the position, specific qualifications may apply.
• Experience leading strategic policy development, including issue identification, research, option analysis, recommendations, implementation planning, and movement through government approval processes.
• Experience providing timely and evidence-based policy advice, briefings, background materials, and responses for senior leaders or decision-makers.
• Experience managing complex policy projects, including defining scope, deliverables, timelines, risks, accountabilities, and resource requirements.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, or governance frameworks related to education, municipal affairs, real property, grants, contracts, or public-sector capital planning.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading staff or project teams to deliver high-quality policy products and advice.
• Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal partners, other ministries, and external stakeholders on sensitive or complex issues.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, concise, and neutral analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, including Executive Team and the Minister, as well as compelling messaging for external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic policy development: Lead sector, interdivisional, and interdepartmental teams on system-wide policy initiatives related to the school capital program, legislation, funding policies, and educational real property governance.
• Providing expert policy advice: Develop timely, accurate, and responsive advice, briefings, background papers, strategies, and responses for the Minister, Deputy Minister, Executive Team, and other senior officials.
• Identifying emerging policy issues: Conduct environmental scanning, synthesize research, and identify inter-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary issues that may affect Alberta’s K-12 capital program.
• Building policy capacity: Support policy training, workshops, and advice to sector leaders and staff on policy development processes, Government of Alberta protocols, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Managing stakeholder relationships: Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal branches, other ministries, school authority partners, and external stakeholders to support consultation, engagement, and implementation of capital policy initiatives.

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Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Capital Policy Development
Job Requisition ID: 87834
Ministry: Education and Childcare
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: October 8, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 ($102,329- $137,705/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.

Within the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division, the Capital Data Analytics and Policy Unit provides strategic policy leadership, data analytics, and evidence-based advice to support Alberta Education and Childcare’s capital planning priorities. The unit’s work supports ministry capital planning, associated capital and operating funding policies, and the governance of educational real property across Alberta’s K-12 education system.

Reporting to the Director, Capital Data Analytics and Policy, the Manager, Capital Policy Development provides expert public policy leadership to support strategic policy initiatives that impact Alberta Education and Childcare’s ministry capital plan, associated capital and operating funding policies, and the governance of educational real property. This position leads policy development, provides evidence-based advice, and works with internal and external partners to support effective direction for Alberta’s K-12 capital programs.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading strategic policy development: Lead sector, interdivisional, and interdepartmental teams on system-wide policy initiatives related to the school capital program, legislation, funding policies, and educational real property governance.
• Providing expert policy advice: Develop timely, accurate, and responsive advice, briefings, background papers, strategies, and responses for the Minister, Deputy Minister, Executive Team, and other senior officials.
• Identifying emerging policy issues: Conduct environmental scanning, synthesize research, and identify inter-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary issues that may affect Alberta’s K-12 capital program.
• Building policy capacity: Support policy training, workshops, and advice to sector leaders and staff on policy development processes, Government of Alberta protocols, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Managing stakeholder relationships: Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal branches, other ministries, school authority partners, and external stakeholders to support consultation, engagement, and implementation of capital policy initiatives.

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: Considers broader trends, risks, and Government of Alberta priorities when developing policy options and recommendations for the K-12 capital program.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal partners, other ministries, school authorities, and external stakeholders to support effective policy development and implementation.
• Agility: Adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving policy environments while supporting others through change and maintaining focus on outcomes.
• Drive for Results: Anticipates project challenges, removes barriers, and takes action to ensure policy initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with ministry priorities.
• Creative Problem Solving: Encourages innovative thinking and uses evidence, research, and diverse perspectives to develop practical policy solutions for complex capital planning issues.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business analytics, economics, political science, sociology, or another related discipline plus 5 years progressively responsible related experience in policy analysis and development or similar; or equivalent as described below.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis. Depending on the applicable statutory or unique requirements of the position, specific qualifications may apply.

Required Skills

• Experience leading strategic policy development, including issue identification, research, option analysis, recommendations, implementation planning, and movement through government approval processes.
• Experience providing timely and evidence-based policy advice, briefings, background materials, and responses for senior leaders or decision-makers.
• Experience managing complex policy projects, including defining scope, deliverables, timelines, risks, accountabilities, and resource requirements.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, or governance frameworks related to education, municipal affairs, real property, grants, contracts, or public-sector capital planning.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading staff or project teams to deliver high-quality policy products and advice.
• Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal partners, other ministries, and external stakeholders on sensitive or complex issues.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, concise, and neutral analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, including Executive Team and the Minister, as well as compelling messaging for external stakeholders.

Assets

• Knowledge of Alberta’s K-12 education system, school capital programs, capital planning, or educational real property governance.
• Experience designing or supporting stakeholder engagement, consultation, or public engagement strategies.
• Experience working with school authorities, Alberta Infrastructure, municipal partners, or education-sector stakeholder organizations.

This position is (1) one permanent, full-time opportunity working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is located in Edmonton.

The final candidate for this position will undergo academic checks, reference checks and provide a suitable security screening.

Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position.

Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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

Final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

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.

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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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information .
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 Liliane Karara at [e-mail].