Manager, Strategic Engagement

Government of Alberta; Village of Alberta Beach; Remote; CAD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Strategic Engagement to lead intergovernmental and international relations. This permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape government engagement strategies on both national and global stages. As a strategic leader, you will provide expert advice, coordinate high-level initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, along with a university degree and relevant experience. Join a diverse and inclusive public service that values innovation and collaboration in driving meaningful change across Alberta.

Qualifications

• A related university degree with 4+ years of experience in intergovernmental and international engagement.
• Strong understanding of policy and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate federal, provincial, and territorial engagements to advance department priorities.
• Develop and implement strategic engagement plans for Ministerial missions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Relationship Building

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

University Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or International Relations

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Strategic Engagement
Job Requisition ID: 66777
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Alberta (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 18, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 - $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859 / 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.

The Innovation, Privacy, and Policy division in Technology and Innovation oversees the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy, protects personal information, guides the ethical use of data, and manages the Ministry’s policy and legislative coordination and mission planning. We aim to drive meaningful change and foster a culture of innovation and ethical data use across the province.

Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving intergovernmental and international relations to foster innovation and alignment? If so, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape government strategic engagement on national and global stages.

As Manager of Strategic Engagement, you will provide expert strategic advice, leading intergovernmental and international relations while ensuring executive and ministerial engagements align with government technology and innovation priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Services, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to shape and coordinate high-level engagement initiatives and missions.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating federal, provincial, and territorial engagements to advance department priorities and ensure strategic alignment.
• Providing expert recommendations on international engagement strategies.
• Developing and implementing a strategic engagement plan for Ministerial and Executive missions.
• Advising on high-level international and intergovernmental engagements to ensure policy and protocol alignment.
• Leading mission planning services, including approvals, briefings, and logistics.
• Supervising and mentoring staff to create a high-performance, engaged workplace.
• Managing budgets, human resources, and workload distribution.
• Negotiating and building consensus with program areas to ensure alignment on the department’s strategic engagement activities.
• Establishing processes to prioritize initiatives, track progress, and mitigate challenges.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to synthesize complex information and drive informed decision-making.
• Strong leadership and management skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills to present complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven problem-solving skills to anticipate and address emerging issues.
• Strong negotiation and facilitation abilities to build consensus and resolve conflicts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A related university degree (e.g., Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, etc.), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Experience in intergovernmental and international engagement.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between policy, stakeholder engagement, and political environments.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating projects within complex and evolving environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and mentoring staff.

Assets:

• Familiarity with technology and innovation trends, and their impact on government and industry.
• In-depth knowledge of government structure, operations, and decision-making processes.

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-Employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability.
• Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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.

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.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.