Job InformationJob Title: Senior Advisor Job Requisition ID: 76336Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and ImmigrationLocation: Calgary or Edmonton, ABFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 29, 2025Classification: Program Services 4Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration is responsible for supporting multicultural communities and attracting skilled workers. For more information on the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and immigration, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration. Role Responsibilities
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Senior Advisor to join our team!
Reporting to the Director, Programs and Strategic Engagement, the Senior Advisor is responsible for supporting the development of policies, strategies, and initiatives to support newcomer and ethnocultural communities. Responsibilities include leading project work, records management, and agency governance and coordination to ensure succession for advisory council appointments.
The position coordinates and provides ongoing strategic services in response to policy and program issues the department is required to respond to by liaising with other divisions and Government of Alberta departments, drafting responses, conducting research and analysis and providing advice that support the needs of newcomers and multicultural communities. Embracing diversity and promoting a multicultural environment are key elements in achieving the Ministry's vision for a vibrant and inclusive Alberta.Role Responsibilities - continued
In your role as a Senior Advisor, you will:
Support newcomer, ethnocultural and anti-racism policy and strategy projects.
Compiles, researches and supports the development of policy drafts, briefings, position papers, background material and reports identifying important issues for Alberta's immigrant and ethnocultural communities.
Utilizing the Action Request Tracking System, ensure the timely delivery of briefing materials.
Prepares policy options for elected and senior officials and provide research and analysis on government-wide priorities that impact newcomers and ethnocultural communities.
Develops, coordinates and reviews requests for proposals, and provides recommendations for third party consultants.
Influences outcomes of projects that affect program policy by exercising high degree of interpersonal skills with stakeholders and by effectively positioning ideas and content.
Prepares reports, recommendations, briefing materials, and makes presentations to management and/or external stakeholders for information and/or decisions.
Leads, with minimal supervision, in carrying out policy and planning projects.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships across the division and department to foster a proactive perspective to strategic alignment of policy initiatives.
Works collaboratively with staff across the unit, branch, division, department and across ministries on priority initiatives.
Provides regular status updates to the Director in relation to advancing the policy agenda.
Develops, maintains, and/or recommends information management practices for the Division to ensure timely access and appropriate records management.
Establishes the division's internal records management processes and seeks improvement to current business system.
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 our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
Agility - Sees the need and readily steps in to help others on the team; anticipates change and adapts behaviour accordingly, takes advantage of opportunities to improve program development and implementation processes.
Creative Problem Solving - Seeks and suggests new ideas and approaches to proactively identify and address project risks to mitigate their escalation; breaks problems down to facilitate the creation of solutions; shares learnings with others.
Develop Networks - Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity and respect for others; informs key stakeholders of relevant information in a timely manner; seeks and applies the perspectives and needs of colleagues, and stakeholders.
Drive for Results - Ability to set goals and track progress to ensure that project objectives and results are achieved within established time frames.
Systems Thinking - Considers relationships among initiatives and relation to department priority and expected project outcomes; integrates emerging trends; considers implications of different options when making decisions; thinks broadly about programs to consider how changes will be integrated and transitioned into existing operations.
Qualifications
Requirements:
University graduation degree in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.
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.
The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:
Experience with developing briefing notes, conducting research, preparing reports, presenting, preparing recommendations data analysis.
Understanding of the policy cycle and experience leading teams and/or projects through the various components.
Knowledge of the interrelationships between the province and the federal government.
Knowledge of the ministry and government related program policies, regulations and legislation.
Experience in project management and working across all levels of government.
Leadership experience that includes management of projects, working with cross-functional teams, building linkages with diverse stakeholders, program development and implementation.
Strong, relationship building and interpersonal skills to work with all stakeholder and colleagues.
Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple ongoing projects at one time and ability to meet tight timelines.
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 is a permanent, full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.This position is located in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks and reference checks. 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.
Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To ApplyApplicants 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 StatementThis 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 Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.
