Job Information
Job Title: Senior Intergovernmental Officer
Job Requisition ID: 71587
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 2, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/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. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
Executive Council supports the whole-of-government in effective strategic planning, coordinated policy development, and informed decision-making and interactions with other governments.
The Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Branch of Executive Council coordinates Alberta’s engagement with other Canadian governments in pursuit of outcomes that enhance Alberta’s status as an equal partner in the federation and achieve a federal system that better serves Albertans’ needs. IGR is responsible for supporting the Premier’s intergovernmental agenda, missions, and meetings. To that end, IGR works with ministries to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to intergovernmental relations. IGR also reviews and approves all of Alberta’s intergovernmental agreements to ensure they are consistent with Alberta’s goals and objectives.
The Economic and Resource Policy Unit is dedicated to central coordination of Alberta’s approach to the intergovernmental activities of ministries whose core work has an economic, environmental or resource focus.
This position is based at Commerce Place, in the heart of downtown Edmonton.
For more information about our work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/intergovernmental-and-international-relations.
The Senior Intergovernmental Officer plays an important role in advancing Alberta’s intergovernmental priorities and ensuring that IGR provides timely, informed advice to elected officials and senior management within the department and across the Government of Alberta.
Economic and Resource Policy is seeking an individual with strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. You will be asked to monitor intergovernmental developments across Canada, analyze and disseminate information, provide strategic advice for intergovernmental meetings, and review intergovernmental agreements and correspondence. You will identify emerging issues and analyze the implications for Alberta’s overall intergovernmental priorities.
The position reports to the Director of Economic and Resource Policy. The Senior Intergovernmental Officer works closely with the the entire International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR) Division team and regularly liaises with staff in other ministries. The successful candidate must be able to maintain effective working relationships within and outside of the Government of Alberta.
The person who will be successful in this position will approach tasks proactively, respond to requests promptly, and take initiative to keep up-to-date with current events and issues of intergovernmental interest to Alberta.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
In this role, you will contribute to the team by demonstrating the following behavioural competencies:
Creative Problem Solving: You are able to assess options and implications to achieve positive outcomes and solutions. You identify intergovernmental challenges and propose solutions to advance a file. You are able to communicate the benefits of a solution and demonstrate how the solution meets the needs of a variety of stakeholders.
Develop Networks: You can proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. You can quickly establish credibility and initiates relationships with a broad range of people in unfamiliar environments and you can use your networks to identify opportunities, gather information, and seek input to problems.
Systems Thinking: You are adept at system thinking beyond your individual position and day to-day responsibilities. You take a holistic approach to decision making conscious of long-term challenges and opportunities. You are able to provide thoughtful analysis that considers Alberta’s broader intergovernmental priorities.
Minimum requirements:
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Hours of Work: 36.25 per week
The successful candidates will be evaluated on a combination of experience and education. Candidates may be asked to complete a written assessment.
This competition may be used for future vacancies at equal or lesser classifications across the Government of Alberta.
The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, reference checks, and provide a suitable security screening.
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.
On your resume, please clearly state the employment dates with the month and the year.
Include a cover letter in your application package. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. You cover letter must highlight how your previous work and education experiences are related to the qualifications and requirements for this position.
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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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Annie Oa at Annie.Oa@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.