Intergovernmental Officer

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 74503
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: August 28, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

**Salary**: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68, 561- $ 90, 011/year)

The Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Branch of Executive Council coordinates Alberta’s engagement with other Canadian governments in pursuit of outcomes that enhance Alberta’s status as an equal partner in the federation and achieve a federal system that better serves Albertans’ needs. IGR is responsible for supporting the Premier’s intergovernmental agenda, missions, and meetings. To that end, IGR works with ministries to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to intergovernmental relations. IGR also reviews and approves all of Alberta’s intergovernmental agreements to ensure they are consistent with Alberta’s goals and objectives.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you passionate about Canadian politics, federalism, and public policy? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments where your insights directly influence provincial leadership? Join the Government of Alberta as an Intergovernmental Officer and help shape Alberta’s role in Canada’s evolving federation.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Monitor and analyze political and policy developments and initiative across Canada with specific consideration for implications on Alberta.
- Particpate in policy recommendations and strategices concerning issues in federalism and constitutional details as they emerge.
- Prepare briefing materials and speaking notes for the Premier and senior officials.
- Support Alberta’s participation in key intergovernmental meetings, such as the Council of the Federation, the Western Premiers’ Conference, the New West Partnership and First Ministers’ meetings.
- Collaborate with government ministries and external stakeholders to ensure Alberta’s priorities are effectively represented.
- Ensure the government is fully informed to respond to public and intergovernmental develpments, helping to shape Alberta’s policy communications.

**Role Responsibilities (Cont'd)**:
**Typical Problems You’ll Solve**:

- Responding to departmental queries on intergovernmental agreements and Alberta’s intergovernmental priorities.
- Reviewing and advising on Treasury Board’s intergovernmental agreements.
- Lead the process for supporting Premier, Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Minister intergovernmental meetings.
- Develop and manage tracking and analysis systems for federal budgets, elections, and announcements.
- Managing research projects and determining appropriate responses to public and intergovernmental correspondence.
- Coordinate cross-government input on Federal-Provincial-Territorial issues.

**What You Bring**:

- A degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Canadian Studies, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Canadian federalism, constitutional law, and intergovernmental relations.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex policy issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills—your ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights is key.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across government departments and jurisdictions.

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**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:
**Core Competencies**
- **Agility**: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where timelines and priorities shift quickly—especially when supporting Premier-level engagements.
- **Drive for Results**: Deliver high-quality, strategic work that supports Alberta’s leadership and benefits all Albertans.
- **Creative Problem Solving**: Use innovative thinking to refine systems and processes and develop novel solutions to complex issues.
- **Systems Thinking**: Understand the broader political and policy landscape to inform strategic decisions and support Alberta’s intergovernmental agenda.
- **Build Collaborative Environments**: Leading and contributing to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

**Qualifications**:
**Requirements**:

- A university degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Canadian History or a related discipline, supplemented by 2 years of related experience.
- Equivalencies may be considered. Such as:

- A diploma in a related discipline and 4 years of related experience.
- A certificiate and 5 years of related experie