Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor - Passenger Rail
Job Requisition ID: 81574
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 14, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
If you are committed to public service and enjoy collaborating with others, we want you on our team! With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth and fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace.
At the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors we promote a vital and diverse economy by:
For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.
Alberta’s government recognizes the importance of passenger rail for the future of a rapidly growing province and looks forward to charting the path forward for passenger rail in Alberta.
Join the Government of Alberta’s Passenger Rail Team in TEC to lead the implementation of the provincial Passenger Rail Strategy—a once-in-a-generation initiative with the potential to transform how Albertans move, connect, and grow.
Work on this mandate will enhance the province’s transportation network and ensure a more safe and efficient transportation system in Alberta.
Come be a part of the team that takes this work forward!
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will play a key role in passenger rail research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and planning for Alberta’s first passenger rail network.
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values. Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.
Creative Problem Solving: Find ways to incorporate information into succinct response on a variety of complex topics.
Required for the position:
Assets:
Equivalencies are:
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.
This role is a permanent , full-time position, with the standard work hours of 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:15am – 4:30pm).
Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3.
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks.
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.
Testing might be considered as part of our assessment process.
Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 Tomasz Gruszka at Tomasz.Gruszka@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.