Senior Intergovernmental Officer
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Government of Alberta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
-
Government
Government Agency, PR / Communications, Government Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Responsibilities
Are you interested in contributing to Alberta’s international engagement and supporting high profile files involving senior officials, Ministers, and the Premier?
Executive Council is seeking a Senior Intergovernmental Officer to join the Europe and Africa team within the International Relations branch. This role supports Alberta’s engagement with European and African partners through research, policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, and strategic advice.
This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with practical execution. One day you may be preparing advice for senior decision-makers on an emerging international issue; the next you may be coordinating a ministerial meeting, supporting an incoming delegation, organizing a stakeholder event, or troubleshooting last-minute logistical challenges. The successful candidate will enjoy balancing policy work with relationship management and event coordination and will be interested in developing their career in international relations through meaningful work on global files within the public service.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Intergovernmental Officer, you will:
Take ownership of assigned files, proactively identify issues or gaps, and bring forward options and recommendations without waiting for direction.Support and lead the planning and execution of international missions, delegation visits, meetings, and stakeholder events, ensuring seamless logistics, coordination, and delivery.Conduct research and analysis on political, economic, and policy developments related to Europe and Africa that are relevant to Alberta’s interests.Prepare briefing notes, speaking points, correspondence, and other materials for senior officials, Ministers, and MLAs.Build and maintain relationships with European and African government officials, Canadian federal and provincial counterparts, and Alberta ministries and agencies.Coordinate interdepartmental input and contribute to strategic presentations, jurisdictional briefings, and country papers.Monitor global developments and assess their potential implications for Alberta’s priorities.Please to view the job description for this position.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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