Associate Director, Social Policy

Job Title:

Associate Director, Social Policy

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Executive Council

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary (up to 2 years)

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
October 15, 2026

Classification:
Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329–$137,705/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

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. They coordinate Alberta's leadership and participation within the Canadian federation in pursuit of a federal system that best serves the needs of Albertans and Canadians.

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 say yes, consider joining our team!

The Intergovernmental Relations Division is made up of the Social Policy and Federal/Provincial Relations Branch with its portfolio of ministries with a social, health, education, and justice focus, and the Economic and Resource Policy Branch with its portfolio of ministries with an economic, environmental, and resource focus.

As an Associate Director, 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.

This role 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.

• 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.

• 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…