Associate Director, Economic & Resource Policy

Position: Associate Director, Economic & Resource Policy 1
Associate Director, Economic & Resource Policy
Job Information:

Job Title:

Associate Director, Economic and Resource Policy
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Executive Council

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
June 29, 2026
Classification:
Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329–137,705 per year)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR) develops strategies to coordinate Alberta’s leadership and cooperation with other governments in Canada and around the world. This team develops intergovernmental strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada, with its partners, clients and stakeholders, to address challenges and grow opportunities.

For more information on our team, please visit our website at

Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment? Are you looking for opportunities to advance complex files while building relationships across the GoA and with federal, provincial, and territorial governments? Do you have a high tolerance for ambiguity and thrive in navigating the unknown? Are you interested in advancing Alberta’s intergovernmental priorities across government? If you said yes, consider joining our team!

The Economic and Resource Policy Branch of Intergovernmental Relations Division works with a portfolio of ministries with an economic, environmental, and resource focus and offers an opportunity for an individual with strong negotiation and leadership skills, a thorough understanding of the federal and provincial systems of government, and a strong background in public policy.

As Associate Director, Economic and Resource Policy, you will monitor political, program and service developments in the context of intergovernmental policy, provide strategic advice and policy analysis, disseminate information, and work with other Alberta government Ministries and the entire Intergovernmental Relations Division to deliver a coordinated and consistent approach to advancing Alberta’s intergovernmental agenda and priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing intergovernmental liaison in support of the areas of strategic advice, policy analysis, and information analysis and dissemination.
Supporting client departments with intergovernmental issues and negotiations, agreements, and federal‑provincial‑territorial meetings.
Assisting with the coordination of Alberta’s participation in intergovernmental meetings and conferences, including Council of the Federation meetings, the Western Premiers’ Conference, First Ministers’ Meetings and Federal‑Provincial‑Territorial meetings.
Participating in the Ministry’s business planning activities to develop policy recommendations and strategies with regard to intergovernmental policy and emerging issues.

What you’ll bring to the role:
Ability to lead in complex and rapidly changing environments.
Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and advance Alberta’s interests.
Sound judgement and strategic thinking with the ability to distill and synthesize complex information.
Sound understanding of the relationship between policy, stakeholder engagement, and political environments.

Competencies
Agility
Despite any challenges that arise and may hamper the ability of your team, you will continue to move your businesses forward in a way that ensures excellent customer service is always delivered.

Drive for Results
You have a results‑oriented and a heightened sense of urgency towards meeting and exceeding internally and externally set goals.

Develop Networks
Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, and actively seeks their input and/or involvement regarding those changes. Gives service beyond stakeholders’…