Strategic Coordinator, Learning and Engagement

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Learning & Engagement Strategic Coordinator Job Information Job Title:Learning & Engagement Strategic Coordinator Job Requisition ID:88088 Ministry:Public Service Commission

Location:
Edmonton Full or Part-Time:Full Time Hours of Work:36.25hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Scope:Open Competition Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Classification: Program Services 2E (PS 2E)

Salary:
$2,562.61 to $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884
- $87,736/year) The Learning and Engagement (L&E) Branch in the PSC designs and delivers training and recognition programs for the Alberta Public Service (APS) to cultivate a capable and engaged public service workforce that will continue to build a stronger province for current and future generations. Role Responsibilities Do you believe a strong, engaged public service is essential for the province? Do you have a knack for turning complex ideas into clear, well‑written advice? If you appreciate the power that a carefully crafted document can have, this role may be right up your alley. As a Strategic Coordinator, your work will focus on analysis, project planning, and writing. You’ll support APS learning and engagement priorities by helping leaders make decisions. The work can move quickly, timelines are often fixed, and priorities can shift. But the focus is always on producing thoughtful, high‑quality written products that help executives make decisions and move organizational training and recognition initiatives forward. Role Responsibilities (i.e. what you will do):
- Prepare clear, well‑structured briefings and slide decks that support senior leaders in making timely decisions.
- Coordinate strategic projects by gathering input, developing work plans, tracking milestones, and supporting governance and approval processes.
- Identify implementation considerations and provide practical recommendations to support next steps.
- Research and analyze information to understand emerging issues, trends, and practices that may inform learning and engagement work across the public service.
- Work with stakeholders across departments to understand perspectives, clarify objectives, and ensure materials reflect shared priorities.
- Adjust analysis and written materials as priorities or direction evolve, while maintaining quality and fixed timelines. To be successful in this role, you need to:
- Think strategically: You understand the broader public service context and can anticipate what information decision‑makers need to move work forward.
- Write clearly and precisely: You’re comfortable producing concise, well‑organized written materials that turn complex information into practical advice.
- Apply sound judgment: You work confidently within established direction and know when to flag risks, sensitivities, or issues that may need escalation.
- Manage competing priorities: You can juggle multiple deliverables with fixed timelines and stay focused when direction shifts.
- Engage stakeholders thoughtfully: You listen carefully, understand different perspectives, and incorporate input in a way that supports shared outcomes.
- Work collaboratively: You contribute to a respectful, supportive team environment and value the role good coordination and communication play in getting work done. Agility: Prioritizes and manages competing priorities. Drive for Results: Achieves results on priorities despite ambiguity in process, evolving challenges, and tight timelines. Build Collaborative Environments: Works in a proactive, collaborative and integrated fashion to support ongoing initiatives. Systems Thinking: Integrates different types of policies and client priorities to identify the correct solution to each problem. Qualifications Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your qualifications, including your written communication skills and your attention to detail. Ensure your cover letter meets all of the following criteria:
- Includes a professional salutation;
- Identifies the relevant job opportunity (i.e. Strategic Coordinator);
- Is concise, without spelling/grammatical errors; and
- Clearly identifies a role responsibility listed in this posting for which you have the least direct experience, along with a clear explanation of why you would nevertheless be successful in performing it. Ensure your resume meets all of the following criteria:
- Includes the starting and ending month & year of each role;
- Is concise, without spelling/grammatical errors;
- Has a clear, consistent layout that demonstrates your attention to detail;
- Provides information about each role using clear and concise bullet points. Applications without a cover letter and resume that meet all of the above criteria will not be considered. Note Prior to selecting a shortlist of candidates for interviews, applicants may be requested to submit a short written assignment. Minimum recruitment standard University graduation in Publ