Priority Issues Coordinator
About The Position
The Learning and Engagement (L&E) Branch in the PSC designs and delivers training and recognition programs for the Alberta Public Service (APS) to cultivate a capable and engaged public service workforce that will continue to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Priority Issues Coordinator sits at the centre of a busy corporate services branch that has high standards of service excellence. The role does more than administer processes. The position is responsible for connecting the dots across priorities and ensuring leadership has a clear line of sight to act strategically and effectively.
Requirements
- University graduation in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related field and 2 years of progressively responsible related experience.
- Experience preparing clear, well‑structured written materials such as briefing notes, situation reports, or options papers in a public sector or similar environment.
- Experience coordinating work with defined timelines, including managing competing priorities and adjusting work in response to changing direction.
- Awareness of the Alberta Public Service’s departments and decision-making structures.
- Professional salutation in cover letter.
- Identification of the relevant job opportunity in cover letter.
- Concise cover letter without spelling/grammatical errors.
- Clear identification of years of experience working in a public sector organization in cover letter.
- Clear and concise example of taking initiative to improve a process in cover letter.
- Starting and ending month & year of each role in resume.
- Concise resume without spelling/grammatical errors.
- Clear, consistent layout demonstrating attention to detail in resume.
- Information about each role using clear and concise bullet points in resume.
Nice To Haves
- Experience analyzing and developing policies and/or strategies in the Alberta Public Service.
- Experience working with stakeholders to gather input, understand different perspectives, and support alignment on shared priorities.
Responsibilities
- Identify emerging issues, sensitivities, and cross‑cutting impacts, and highlight what requires executive awareness or action.
- Coordinate responses to time‑sensitive requests by quickly bringing together relevant context and implications.
- Track timelines, issues, dependencies, and pressures across multiple initiatives, and bring them together into a coherent picture.
- Prepare clear, concise briefings and summaries that give the Executive Director a reliable line of sight across training, recognition and event initiatives.
- Work with managers and directors to clarify information, align materials, and support resolution of issues.
- Facilitate discussions to support shared understanding of issues and alignment on next steps.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
