Role

Want to apply your legislative expertise? Interested in supporting strategic policy objectives that enhance the environment and ecosystems throughout the province? Enjoy delivering on results with multiple moving pieces underway? Looking to build relationships across the department and gain exposure to diverse subject matter?

The Policy Alignment and Legislation Support team has a great opportunity for a Senior Legislative Advisor to help support the department’s dynamic policy and legislative agenda. 

If you love to work in a cooperative environment, amaze people with your legislative expertise, problem-solve at a high level, and showcase your skills in developing legally sound bills, regulations, and ministerial orders, consider joining our team!

Working with the Manager of Policy Alignment and Legislation, you will:

• Provide comprehensive services to coordinate and develop legislation in support of the department’s legislative agenda.
• Review and analyze diverse information to support the development of acts, regulations and ministerial orders that are consistent with the direction of the department and the Government of Alberta (GOA).
• Translate policy direction and help determine legislative recommendations, draft legislative supporting documentation, work closely with Environmental Law Team and Legislative Counsel Office, and coordinate and manage initiatives through the cabinet decision-making process.
• Utilize your strong analytical and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff throughout the department when identifying legislative issues.
• Clarify impacts of various legislative options; provide planning and decision-making process advice; and develop input and recommendations for the consideration of EPA’s executive team.
• Lead and supervise operational staff within the legislative planning team.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

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.

• SYSTEMS THINKING: understand the department’s strategic policy and legislative goals within the context of Government of Alberta priorities and the evolving social, political and economic environment.
• DRIVE FOR RESULTS: develop and implement recommendations that support ministry priorities, anticipates risks and capitalizes on opportunities.
• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND JUDGMENT: analyze information to provide sound advice for decision-makers, generate debate and ideas on how to solve problems while mitigating risks, and bring together the right people to solve issues.
• BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships within department and Government of Alberta to solve complex problems.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field such as political science, public administration, law, environmental policy, or a social science discipline, plus a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible related experience in legislative and policy development, regulatory planning, or government decision-making processes.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of the government legislative and regulatory processes, including Cabinet and Executive Council procedures.
• Experience preparing legislative instruments such as Orders in Council and ministerial orders and associated drafting instructions and briefing materials.
• Strong understanding of legislative frameworks and the hierarchy of legislative tools in the Canadian context.
• Experience leading or coordinating policy and legislative initiatives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Well-developed skills in strategic planning, research, and analysis, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide sound legislative advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to write concisely.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, including experience supervising or mentoring team members.

Assets:

• Experience working directly with the Legislative Counsel Office, Executive Council, and Cabinet in the development of legislation and regulations.
• Familiarity with environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to Environment and Protected Areas.
• Background in environmental law, land-use planning, or regulatory compliance within a government setting.
• Experience with capacity building such as coaching, mentoring, and training staff in legislative or regulatory development processes.

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.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.

The candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience.
• In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.