Assoc Dir, Economic

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 58229
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: May 23, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 - $110,543/year)

Executive Council supports the Premier and Cabinet to ensure outcomes are achieved by supporting strategic planning, coordinated policy development, and informed decision-making for ministries as they implement the government’s agenda.

Executive Council includes the Office of the Premier, Deputy Ministers' and Associate Deputy Ministers' Offices, Cabinet Coordination and Ministry Services, Policy Coordination Office, and Intergovernmental Relations.

Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) leads the coordination and advancement of Alberta's priorities as they relate to other governments across Canada. IGR works with other ministries across the Government of Alberta to develop collaborative approaches and expand multi-lateral and bi-lateral partnerships.

For information about Executive Council, visit our website at

**Role Responsibilities**:
Do you like working on complex, challenging files alongside smart and fun people? 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 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.

Reporting to the Director of Economic and Resource Policy, you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment where your solid knowledge of federalism and economic, environmental and resource development policy will be used to provide analysis and strategic advice to develop an Alberta position or response to emerging issues. You will demonstrate your strategic thinking, sound judgment and exceptional relationship building and communication skills.

You will have the ability and the flexibility to support and influence a variety of for a, including the New West Partnership, Council of the Federation, and sector-specific ministerial meetings. You will identify emerging issues and analyze the implications for Alberta’s overall strategic direction to ensure interdepartmental and intergovernmental coordination; be able to provide advice on policy and strategy; represent the Ministry in intergovernmental meetings; and participate in the negotiation of intergovernmental agreements to ensure Alberta’s intergovernmental interests are represented.

**APS Competencies**:
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:
**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’ expectations by seeking information about underlying needs, providing insights, and recommending actions to address these needs.

**Creative Problem Solving**:

- Being an effective problem solver you will be able to find new and creative solutions to both regular and unique situations that arise.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Recruitment Standard:

- University graduation in Political Science, Business, Law, Social Science, or a related discipline supplemented by four (4) years of related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Relevant work experience with intergovernmental issues and decision making processes and structures in the Alberta government and/or other Canadian governments are desirable assets.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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**Notes**:
This position works a standard 36.25 hour work week. The incumbent may be required to work extended or irregula