Job Information
Job Title: Coordinator - Municipal Legislation
Job Requisition ID: 72185
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 11, 2025
Classification: Program Services 5 (025PSA)
Salary: $3,076.28 to $4,053.05 bi-weekly ($80,290.91 - $ 105,784.61 /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 Municipal Affairs supports municipalities in providing well-managed, fiscally responsible, and accountable local government to Albertans. This includes administering municipal grant programs; delivering advisory and capacity-building supports; providing municipal services and managing public lands in the province’s three Special Areas; and overseeing the safety codes system in the province. The ministry also fosters stronger, safer communities across the province, and enables local governments to facilitate Alberta’s economic prosperity.
To learn more about Municipal Affairs, follow the link to: Municipal Affairs
1. Coordinate the identification and resolution of issues that are of a complex legislative and regulatory nature.
• Identify and resolve complex legislative and regulatory issues that may have wide-reaching impacts on stakeholders.
• Engage independently with program areas, policy teams, legal services, and management to address legislative concerns arising during the drafting or amendment of legislation.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of technical and legal issues related to legislative interpretation and implementation.
2. Coordinate the preparation of legislation and regulations to align with policy direction.
• Coordinate the preparation of legislation and regulations to reflect government policy direction.
• Consult with internal colleagues to resolve challenges aligning drafted legislation with policy objectives.
• Develop clear, comprehensive drafting instructions for Legislative Counsel that synthesize policy direction within the existing legislative framework.
3. Provide advice and support to the Manager in the oversight of the Ministry's legislative agenda and regulatory schedule, and for cross-Ministry work as it arises.
• Support the Manager in overseeing the Ministry’s legislative agenda and regulatory schedule.
• Provide legislative expertise and leadership on statutory interpretation, legislative best practices, and drafting principles across the branch, division, and Ministry.
• Track both priority and long-term projects, ensuring effective coordination and informed decision-making by senior leadership.
4. Coordinate the involvement of the legislation team on policy development.
• Actively participate in early-stage policy development by collaborating with program areas and policy advisors.
• Ensure legislative considerations are incorporated into policy solutions that address stakeholder concerns.
• Review and provide input on policy initiatives with potential legislative implications.
5. Prepare, organize and review the provision of subject matter expertise and responses to inquiries from colleagues, management and stakeholders.
• Research and prepare detailed responses to Action Requests, management or ministerial questions, and stakeholder inquiries.
• Analyze and interpret policy and legislative issues to support the development of briefing materials, policy papers, and cabinet documents.
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 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.
University graduation in a related field such as Law, Public Policy, Social Science, Political Science, plus 6 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Assets
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with the legislative process and policy development steps.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal issues, trends and priorities.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly become familiar with, municipal governance, operations and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, facilitate and coordinate working groups and legislative advisors on the team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate the team's legislative work, ensuring effective time management and balancing of multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to resolve complex problems, formulate strategies and identify impacts.
• Detail oriented with excellent writing skills.
This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 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.
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.
Assessment Process
Candidates being considered for this role may be required to complete a written assignment as part of the selection process. This will assess your ability to synthesize complex information, write clearly and professionally, and demonstrate understanding of legislative or policy issues.
Links and information on what the GoA has 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
• 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
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 Shannon Nadeau at Shannon.Nadeau@gov.ab.ca.
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.