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Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, the Senior Intergovernmental Policy Advisor supports the ministrys engagement in federal/provincial/territorial health policy development and issues management. The role provides strategic policy advice and coordination support to ensure Albertas interests are advanced and clearly articulated at national and interjurisdictional tables, and that emerging FPT issues are effectively communicated to senior leadership. The Senior Policy Advisor coordinates intergovernmental relations activities across the health sector, focusing on national and international policy dialogue and collaboration. This includes conducting policy analysis and jurisdictional scans, monitoring interprovincial and international developments, and preparing high quality briefing materials, correspondence, and submissions for Ministers and Deputy Ministers meetings, teleconferences, and reporting commitments. The role supports key FPT and multilateral forums, including Conferences of Health Ministers and Deputy Ministers, and facilitates the coordination of common briefing materials across program areas. The incumbent provides expert policy advice to inform strategic decision making and supports the development of Albertas policy positions on intergovernmental health issues. This includes assessing interprovincial initiatives, reports, and proposals to ensure alignment with Government of Alberta priorities; preparing draft positions and recommendations for senior leadership; and collaborating with Executive Council and other ministries on cross cutting and emerging issues as they arise. The successful candidate demonstrates strong analytical judgment, understanding of intergovernmental policy dynamics, and the ability to navigate complex political and operational environments. Through proactive monitoring, research, and intelligence gathering, the Senior Intergovernmental Policy Advisor ensures the ministry is well positioned to respond to evolving health policy issues at the federal, provincial, territorial, and international levels. Qualifications University graduation in a related field (public policy, public administration, political science, arts) 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 Knowledge and/or experience developing and communicating Albertas positions on FPT health policy issues, including familiarity with federal policy documents such as the Throne Speech, Federal Budget, and reports of inquiry and commissions, and demonstrated experience providing advice and direction on FPT health issues and conflict resolution. Experience in government policy development processes, procedures, and strategic planning, including the impacts of bilateral and multilateral consultation processes. Knowledge of Alberta statutes, key policy papers, Intergovernmental Accords and directives pertaining to intergovernmental issues. Experience with procurement policy or processes within a health or government context. Knowledge of or experience with acute care health system operations or policy. Demonstrated ability to produce analytical written products to executive standard, including briefing notes, policy positions, and ministerial correspondence. Experience monitoring and synthesizing intergovernmental, legislative, or policy developments for senior leadership, including preparation of regular intelligence products or digests. Benefits Positive workplace culture and worklife balance. Leadership and mentorship program. #J-18808-Ljbffr