Manager, Policy
About The Position
As Manager, Policy, you will provide strategic leadership for policy initiatives across Alberta's Traffic Safety Services Division. Collaborating closely with senior executives, government partners, and stakeholders, you will lead complex policy research, development, and implementation efforts that inform decision-making, support legislative change, and advance transportation safety outcomes across the province. 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. Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.
Requirements
- University degree in Public Administration, Business or related, PLUS 4 years related experience or equivalent as described.
- 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.
- Experience leading complex policy development, analysis, and implementation initiatives.
- Strong project management experience delivering multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-profile environments.
- Experience preparing executive-level briefing materials, decision documents, reports, and strategic communications.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders on complex issues.
- Experience conducting research, environmental scans, and evidence-based policy analysis to inform decision-making.
- Strong knowledge of government decision-making, policy development, and legislative or regulatory processes.
- Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and achieve consensus on complex issues.
- Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading or supporting legislative and regulatory amendment initiatives.
- Knowledge of traffic safety, transportation policy, or related public policy areas.
- Experience representing an organization on cross-government, intergovernmental, or external committees and working groups.
- Experience leading stakeholder consultations and engagement initiatives involving multiple partner groups.
- Experience managing contracts, consultants, budgets, or operational planning activities.
- Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring staff and fostering high-performing teams.
- Knowledge of Alberta Public Service or public sector processes, governance structures, and cabinet decision-making frameworks.
- Experience analyzing complex data and trends to support policy, program, or strategic planning decisions.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation evaluation of complex policy, legislative, and strategic initiatives that support provincial traffic safety priorities.
- Providing expert policy analysis, research, and advice to senior leadership and internal partners on emerging issues, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Managing high-profile projects and coordinating the preparation of Cabinet documents, briefing materials, reports, presentations, and executive communications.
- Support legislative and regulatory development processes in collaboration with ministry partners, legal advisors, and stakeholders.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external partners, representing the Division on working groups, committees, and cross-government initiatives.
- Leading stakeholder engagement, consultation, and issue management activities to support evidence-based policy and program decisions.
- Providing leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to staff while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Supporting divisional planning, performance measurement, budgeting, contract oversight, and operational priorities to achieve organizational goals.
Benefits
- Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
