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Government of Alberta

Legislative Advisor

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Pay: Job Information Job Title: Legislative Advisor Job Requisition ID: 85661 Ministry: Forestry and Parks Location: Edmonton, AB Full or Part-Time: Full time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary 15 months Scope: Open Closing Date: August 4, 2026 Classification: Program Service 4 Salary: $3,148.20 - $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($97,828- $107,710/year)

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and amendment of legislation and regulations to ensure alignment with the ministry's policy direction. Provide strategic legislative support, manage ministerial orders, and guide program areas through the government decision-making process.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Public Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field with at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience. A law degree and experience with legislative drafting and Cabinet approval processes are considered assets.

Experience

5 to 10 years

Education

bachelor degree

Working hours

37 hours per week

Job type

Full-time
Temporary

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Legislative Drafting
Policy Analysis
Strategic Planning
Issues Management
Regulatory Coordination
Government Decision-making Process
Stakeholder Collaboration
Legal Framework Interpretation
Cabinet Approval Processes
Project Management

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan
Professional Learning And Development
Work-life Balance

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Hiring contact

Rashi Vaktania

Hiring contact email

[email protected]

Keywords

Legislative Advisor
Forestry And Parks
Public Administration
Legal Studies
Ministerial Orders
Orders In Council
Bills In The Legislature
Regulatory Planning
Governance
Public Service
Alberta Public Service
Policy Development
Legislative Counsel
Strategic Leadership

Original job description

Job Information
Job Title: Legislative Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 85661
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton, AB
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary 15 months
Scope: Open
Closing Date: August 4, 2026
Classification: Program Service 4
Salary: $3,148.20 - $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($97,828- $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Ministry of Forestry, Parks stewards Alberta’s parks, public lands and forests to provide environmental, economic and social benefits for current and future generations. The ministry protects Alberta’s forest resources through effective and efficient wildfire management, sustainable forest management, and maintenance of forest health. The ministry works with Albertans, other governments, Indigenous communities, non-profit and voluntary organizations, and the private sector to grow the visitor economy and maximize the benefits of Alberta Crown lands, including forests, parks and rangelands

The Corporate Strategic Services Branch provides strategic leadership, direction and coordination of a broad range of planning, policy and administrative services for the department. The Governance and Legislative Services unit is responsible for the development and coordination of strategic policy decisions moving through the ministry and government’s decision-making process and coordinating the development of legislative and regulatory amendments that align with approved policy direction. The unit is also responsible for providing advice and support services for the effective oversight and governance of ministry agencies.

Role Responsibilities

As a Legislative Advisor within Forestry and Parks, you will be part of a collaborative team of legislative and policy specialists dedicated to ensuring that policy and legislation - including acts and regulations - are effectively coordinated and aligned across the ministry. This senior-level role is instrumental in supporting the ministry’s mandate by ensuring legislative instruments are consistent with the government’s policy direction.

You will lead the development and amendment of legislation and regulations, guiding ministry program areas through the legislative planning and government decision-making process. Your responsibilities will include drafting and managing ministerial orders and orders in council related to the acts and regulations that govern ministry programs, preparing decision documents, and advising on policy and legislative development across all areas under the jurisdiction of Forestry and Parks.

Key Responsibilities include:

Lead ministry legislative initiatives and projects by providing timely and high-quality strategic legislative support, analysis, advice, recommendations, and issues management.
Provide and maintain information within tracking tools used by the department for legislative and regulatory planning and coordination.
Apply legislative expertise in leading and participating in projects to inform the development of sound legislation.
Work with program areas and legal services to develop drafting instructions for Legislative Counsel, ensuring the draft legislation or regulations reflect approved policy direction.
Support legislation and regulations through the government decision-making process, and Bills in the Legislature, that meet ministry policy objectives and help deliver on the ministry's mandate.
Provide guidance and advice to project teams on review and approval processes to foster efficiency and timely approvals.

This position offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change across the ministry while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment that is committed to effective governance and public service excellence.

If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in legislation and policy, and you're ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Forestry and Parks.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

Agility: Ability to work in flexible and changing work environments and comfort with working outside the ‘status quo’. Being comfortable with innovation, developing processes, and finding opportunities for creative problem solving.
Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to inform decision making to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.
Develop Self and Others: Actively seek opportunities to build their knowledge on engagement and consultation practices as well as learn about the department's work and priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

University graduation in a related field such as Public Administration, Legal Studies, plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
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

Assets:

Law degree, or training or experience interpreting legislation, regulations, and legal frameworks
Knowledge of legislative processes and legal instruments, including drafting principles and processes
Experience with policy and Cabinet approval processes

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

Notes

This is a full-time permanent position in Edmonton, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.

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.

Candidates are required to complete a written assessment as a prerequisite for proceeding with the interview process.

Application Information:

In your application, please include a cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience.
In your resume, 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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact please contact Rashi Vaktania at [email protected]

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