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Job Information Overview The Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. Job Title : Legislative Advisor Edmonton Location : Edmonton Hours : 36.25 hours per week Type : Full Time Permanent Classification : Program Services 4 Salary : $3,056.50 - $4,006.62 Biweekly ($79,774 - $104,572 yearly) Closing Date : January 30, 2026 Role Responsibilities We are seeking a Legislative Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will monitor, review, and develop legislation that affects municipalities across Alberta. Youll work closely with internal teams, senior leadership, the Legislative Counsel Office and a range of external stakeholders to ensure the legislative framework remains current, clear, and responsive to emerging issues. Monitor, review, and develop legislation affecting municipalities; prepare drafting instructions; work closely with Legislative Counsel Office; complete legislation charts for Legislative Review Committee; support legislation through approvals and the legislature. Prepare Ministerial Orders as well as decision documents and other materials with extensive analysis, options development and recommendations. Provide communication and stakeholder support through briefings, correspondence, presentations, and participation on committees and cross-government project teams. Conduct policy analysis by researching issues, identifying risks or non-legislative solutions, and preparing reports and options that align with Ministry priorities. Monitor municipal trends and emerging issues to advise leadership on potential legislative or regulatory impacts. APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. The following competencies are critical for this position. Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focuses on goals and values, and identifies unintended consequences. Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources to address issues; seeks root causes; finds ways to improve complex systems. Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes; adapts to changing priorities; remains objective under pressure; supports others in managing change. Drive for Results: Knows what outcomes are important and maximizes resources to achieve results aligned with organizational goals, while maintaining accountability to others and external stakeholders. Qualifications Requirements : University graduation in a related field such as Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Science, Business, Economics, or Management. 4 years of related experience in program and policy research, analysis, legislative planning and implementation. Equivalencies : 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 : Extensive knowledge of and experience with the legislative process and policy development steps. Knowledge of provincial and municipal issues, trends and priorities. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly become familiar with, municipal governance, operations and legislation. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, facilitate and coordinate working groups. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to resolve complex problems, formulate strategies and identify impacts. Detail oriented with excellent writing skills. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to Notes Term of Employment : Permanent full-time position Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location : Edmonton Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level. 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. For more information, please visit the official GoA job resources. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. Additional Information & Links Working for the Alberta Public Service: Service Pension Plan (PSPP): Public Service Benefit Information: learning and development: Alberta Public Service Careers tool: Positive workplace culture and work-life balance; Leadership and mentorship programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr