Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Intergovernmental Officer
Job Requisition ID: 78321
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: January 8, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: ​​$3,056.50 to $ $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year)

Executive Council supports the whole-of-government in effective strategic planning, coordinated policy development, and informed decision-making and interactions with other governments.

The Intergovernmental and International Relations (IIR) 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. IIR is responsible for supporting the Premier’s intergovernmental agenda, missions, and meetings. To that end, IIR works with ministries to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to intergovernmental relations. IIR also reviews and approves all of Alberta’s intergovernmental agreements to ensure they are consistent with Alberta’s goals and objectives.

For more information about our work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/intergovernmental-and-international-relations

Role Responsibilities

Are you interested in contributing to Alberta’s international engagement and supporting high profile files involving senior officials, Ministers, and the Premier?

Executive Council is seeking a Senior Intergovernmental Officer to join the Europe and Africa team within the International Relations branch. This role supports Alberta’s engagement with European and African partners through research, policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, and strategic advice.

This role is suited to someone who takes initiative, is comfortable managing their own work, and enjoys contributing to a small, collaborative team. The successful candidate will be curious, engaged, and interested in developing their career in international relations through meaningful work on global files within the public service.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Intergovernmental Officer, you will:

• Take ownership of assigned files, proactively identify issues or gaps, and bring forward options and recommendations without waiting for direction.
• Conduct research and analysis on political, economic, and policy developments related to Europe and Africa that are relevant to Alberta’s interests.
• Prepare briefing notes, speaking points, correspondence, and other materials for senior officials, Ministers, and MLAs.
• Support the planning and delivery of incoming and outgoing international missions, visits, and meetings.
• Liaise with European and African government officials, Canadian federal and provincial counterparts, and Alberta ministries and agencies.
• Coordinate interdepartmental input and contribute to strategic presentations, jurisdictional briefings, and country papers.
• Monitor global developments and assess their potential implications for Alberta’s priorities.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

In this role, you will contribute to the team by demonstrating the following behavioural competencies:

Creative Problem Solving: You are able to assess options and implications to achieve positive outcomes and solutions. You identify intergovernmental challenges and propose solutions to advance a file. You are able to communicate the benefits of a solution and demonstrate how the solution meets the needs of a variety of stakeholders.

Develop Networks: You can proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. You can quickly establish credibility and initiates relationships with a broad range of people in unfamiliar environments and you can use your networks to identify opportunities, gather information, and seek input to problems.

Systems Thinking: You are adept at system thinking beyond your individual position and day to-day responsibilities. You take a holistic approach to decision making conscious of long-term challenges and opportunities. You are able to provide thoughtful analysis that considers Alberta’s broader intergovernmental priorities.

Agility: You thrive in a dynamic environment, responding to emerging issues with sound judgment and strategic insight. You’re proactive in improving processes, adaptable to change, and remain composed under pressure. You seek input when needed and find creative solutions within established guidelines to support Alberta’s evolving international priorities.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to contribute effectively in a small, high performing team environment.
• A related degree and minimum four years of experience in intergovernmental affairs, international relations, or policy analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven research expertise, including experience with international trade data and market intelligence tools.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and governments.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to manage complex issues with professionalism and insight.

Minimum requirements:

University graduation in a related field plus four years of progressively responsible related experience or equivalent as described below.

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

• One year of education for one year of experience; or
• One year of experience for one year of education.

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

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

This posting is for one (1) full time, permanent position.

Hours of Work: 36.25 per week

This position is based at Commerce Place, in the heart of downtown Edmonton.

This position offers meaningful exposure to senior level files and international engagement. Candidates should be motivated by responsibility, learning, and contributing beyond strictly defined tasks.

The successful candidates will be evaluated on a combination of experience and education. Candidates may be asked to complete a written assessment.

This competition may be used for future vacancies at equal or lesser classifications across the Government of Alberta.

The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, reference checks, and provide a suitable security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

On your resume, please clearly state the employment dates with the month and the year.

Include a cover letter in your application package. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. You cover letter must highlight how your previous work and education experiences are related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. In addition to outlining how your education and experience meet the qualifications, please include one short paragraph in your cover letter responding to the following:

What interests you about working on Europe and Africa files in the context of Alberta’s international engagement, and how do you see this role contributing to your professional growth?

Find out more about working with the Alberta Public Service:

• Advantages: https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Benefits: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development: https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
  
  

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowichat Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca