Strategic Coordination Officer

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

4d•CA$76,613 - CA$100,492•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration is responsible for leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping attract, recruit and retain skilled workers, and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces. The Trade division leads a government‑wide approach to promoting trade and advancing Alberta’s trade interests. It works with partner ministries to enhance market access, supports businesses in diversifying into international markets and engages industry and diplomatic stakeholders to expand export opportunities.

Requirements

University graduation in Business, Commerce, Political Science or Arts or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible and related experience. One year of degree for one year of education and vice versa will be considered as equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of government structure, operations, decision-making processes, the policy cycle, and legislative processes.
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where direction may shift due to internal and external pressures.
Demonstrate adaptability, sound judgment, and resilience by remaining calm, focused, and responsive while adjusting priorities to meet business needs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey information and effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Understanding JETI's mandate, key initiatives, programs, goals, relevant legislation, governance, and practices is an asset, to support the implementation of strategic plans and ministry initiatives.

Responsibilities

Monitors and analyzes emerging trends and current issues to support awareness and decision-making.
Provides research, analysis, and coordination support on projects and initiatives led by the ADMO.
Supports planning of ADMO meetings and events, including coordinating logistics and liaising with the Ministerial Correspondence Unit (MCU), the Deputy Minister’s Office (DMO) and other GoA stakeholders.
Coordinates the tracking and monitoring of divisional priorities, including maintaining web-based tools (e.g., ARTS) and supporting continuous improvement of tracking processes.
Supports the prioritization and tracking of initiatives to ensure timelines and standards are met for Action Requests, cross-department and cross-ministry requests, and other divisional priorities.
Facilitates alignment of priority initiatives by coordinating with the ADMO, DMO, and Minister’s Office (MO).
Collaborates with divisional staff to support efficient and effective workflow processes.
Prepares regular reporting on priority initiatives using qualitative and quantitative information.
Provides coverage for the Issues Manager or other ADMO roles, as required.
Collaborates with branch staff on edits to ADMO briefing notes and other correspondence.
Identifies and flags divisional issues and opportunities for collaboration, coordinating communication and response approaches as required.
Liaises with other ministries and JETI staff to coordinate projects and support alignment of materials.
Builds and maintains relationships with ADMO teams across the department to support information sharing and coordination.
Supports the drafting, editing and coordination of briefing packages for department priorities.
Reviews and edits responses to ensure content quality, accuracy, completeness, political sensitivity, and reflection of department or division policy or position.
Works with divisional staff to ensure briefing materials are consistent, timely, high-quality and aligned with ministry and government priorities.