Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$99,349 - CA$133,694 per year
About the role
- Provide leadership, advice, and expert support on federal, provincial and territorial health policy and issues management.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and coordination of strategic responses to complex federal, provincial and territorial health issues affecting the Ministry and the Government of Alberta.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including counterpart officials across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions.
- Lead the development of federal, provincial and territorial initiatives by analyzing interprovincial and departmental policy documents, preparing high-quality briefing materials, and providing policy advice and strategic direction to the Minister and Deputy Minister.
- Oversee the coordination and preparation of briefing materials for Ministers’ and Deputy Ministers’ meetings and teleconferences.
Requirements
- University graduation in a field related to public administration, political science, public policy, social sciences, and humanities
- Four years related experience.
- Strategic and analytical skills to develop policy advice and strategic direction on emerging and ongoing federal, provincial and territorial health-related issues.
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and related staffing requirements.
- Understanding of the policy processes, legislative agendas, and priorities of other governments, and their potential impacts on Alberta’s interests and decisions.
- Knowledge of multilateral and bilateral negotiation dynamics within intergovernmental settings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
public administrationpolitical sciencepublic policysocial scienceshumanitiespolicy analysisstrategic directionbriefing materials preparationproject managementnegotiation dynamics
Soft Skills
leadershipadvicestrategic relationship buildingorganizational skillsplanning skillsanalytical skillsindependent workcollaborative workmultidisciplinary teamworkability to manage multiple priorities