Senior Policy Advisor, Engagement

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor, Engagement in Edmonton to lead major public and stakeholder engagement initiatives and translate feedback into policy insights. You will partner with ministry leaders to design engagement strategies and ensure diverse perspectives inform decisions.

The role requires a university degree in a related field and four years of progressively responsible experience, with a focus on strategic advisory support and cross‑government collaboration.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field (e.g: Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Communications, Journalism or other relevant field) plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience or equivalent.
• Equivalencies: Directly-related experience or education considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of public and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support policy, legislative, and program development priorities across Primary and Preventative Health Services.
• Develop and provide strategic advice on the development of engagement strategies, and approaches to ensure participation is meaningful and diverse perspectives are incorporated into decision-making.
• Analyse stakeholder feedback, identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior management and executive decision-makers.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal partners, external stakeholders, and cross-government representatives to advance ministry objectives and foster consensus on complex issues.
• Provide strategic advice and support to leaders on engagement activities, policy considerations, and organizational priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Develop tools and resources, including training, to support consistent approaches to engagement across the ministry.
• Adapt engagement approaches, priorities, and deliverables in response to changing policy directions, emerging issues, and competing timelines while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Policy analysis

Education

University degree in a related field

Job description

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Job Information Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor, Engagement Job Requisition ID:86446 Ministry:Primary and Preventative Health Services Location:Edmonton Full or Part-Time:Full Time Hours of Work:36.25hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary, until August 31, 2027 Scope:Open Competition Closing Date:August 31, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/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 Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness and coordinating and delivering safe, person-centred, quality health services.

For further information, visit the ministry website https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.

Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for bringing people together and transforming feedback into meaningful action?

As a Senior Policy Advisor, Engagement, you'll be at the centre of high-profile engagement and consultation initiatives across the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, partnering with ministry leaders and program areas, to design and deliver innovative engagement with ministry partners, other government ministries, stakeholders, and Albertans, deliver actionable insights, and support critical policy and legislative priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Main scope of duties for the role include:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of public and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support policy, legislative, and program development priorities across Primary and Preventative Health Services.
• Develop and provide strategic advice on the development of engagement strategies, and approaches to ensure participation is meaningful and diverse perspectives are incorporated into decision-making.
• Analyse stakeholder feedback, identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior management and executive decision-makers.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal partners, external stakeholders, and cross-government representatives to advance ministry objectives and foster consensus on complex issues.
• Provide strategic advice and support to leaders on engagement activities, policy considerations, and organizational priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Develop tools and resources, including training, to support consistent approaches to engagement across the ministry.
• Adapt engagement approaches, priorities, and deliverables in response to changing policy directions, emerging issues, and competing timelines while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reaching our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Systems Thinking: You will demonstrate your Systems Thinking skills when developing Ministry-wide engagement best practices and proactively managing project-related risks and opportunities.

Develop Networks: Your ability to build and maintain relationships across the division and with other organizations will help you maintain broad awareness of still-in-development policy and promotes information sharing across the project.

Agility: Your awareness of ministry priorities, pressures and constraints in a dynamic project environment enables you effectively support management and senior management to respond to changes.

Creative Problem Solving: Your ability to ask the right questions to truly understand a problem enables you find new ways to improve results, ensuring smooth and efficient work and information sharing as required across the division.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (e.g: Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Communications, Journalism or other relevant field) plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies: Directly-related experience or education considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Preferences:

• Demonstrated agility and ability to pivot in response to emerging priorities, tight timelines, and shifting project demands.
• Experience with project management, planning, delivering, and reporting on public and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills both within and external to a team environment.Ability to work independently with minimal direction to complete tasks and provide strategic advice.

Term of Employment: Temporary (to August 31, 2027), Full-time position.

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: Telus House at ATB Place South Tower, Edmonton, Alberta.

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 Edmund Mendoza at [e-mail].