Job Title: Mgr, Strategy and Stakeholder Relations
Job Requisition ID: 72688
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 30, 2025
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/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.
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/energy-and-minerals.
The Strategic and Market Access (SAMA) Division responsible for leading work on strategic priorities such as market access, developing Alberta's energy strategic direction, implementing the government's natural gas vision, strategic foresight and economic analysis. The division supports the policy and legislative coordination process, as well as boards, agencies, and commissions.
The Natural Gas Strategy and Engagement Branch is the lead group supporting the mandate to develop competitive low-carbon natural gas products, including Hydrogen, and initiatives that will support a robust, competitive and sustainable natural gas industry in the emerging de-carbonized energy landscape. The branch also ensures appropriate integration and alignment of strategic policies involving natural gas and key development pathways (like hydrogen, petrochemicals, plastic circular economy) across the Government of Alberta.
Are you ready to lead Alberta’s strategic efforts in the low-carbon energy transition? Alberta Energy is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and forward-thinking leader to join our team as the Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Relations.
Reporting to the Director, Natural Gas Strategy, you will lead a highly skilled team and play a key leadership role in shaping Alberta’s position on low-carbon natural gas and hydrogen development, policy, and stakeholder engagement. In this impactful role, you will develop and lead strategic initiatives that align with the Government of Alberta’s energy goals, while balancing industry interests and public priorities. You will bring your political acumen, systems thinking, and collaborative mindset to drive strategic outcomes in a complex, fast-evolving energy landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
If you are a strategic thinker with strong political and systems acumen, passion for energy policy, public service, and leadership, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Minimum University graduation in Engineering, business, environmental science, political science or other related field, supplemented by four (4) years of related leading experience in strategic planning and policy development.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
The following will be considered assets:.
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.
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Final candidates will be required to undergo a academic credentials verification and security screening.
This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification.
Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.
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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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 Christie-Anne Silverthorn at Christie-Anne.Silverthorn@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.