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Job Title:
Legislative Advisor
Job
Requisition
Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas
Location:
Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
July 17, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 – $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($97,828- $107,710/year)
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta’s natural resource and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research and engaging the public through educational initiatives.
Our commitment is to sustainably manage Alberta’s landscapes and resources responsibly for future generations.
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit .
Role Responsibilities
As a Legislative Advisor within Environment and Protected Areas, you will join a collaborative and agile team of legislative and policy specialists to ensure policy and legislation are effectively coordinated and aligned across the ministry. Reporting to the Senior Legislative Advisor, this role is responsible for managing complex legislative initiatives, advising executive leadership, and guiding internal teams through regulatory and legislative processes.
Legislative Development
Lead the development and coordination of legislative and regulatory amendment packages, ensuring alignment with ministry and government priorities.
Manage approvals, briefings, and implementation planning to support timely passage of bills and approval of regulations.
Advise and develop Cabinet materials, briefing notes, drafting instructions, legislation charts, Recommendations for Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.
Provide strategic policy and legislative advice, analysis, and issues management to support sound decision-making.
Legislative Planning
Support planning and management of the ministry’s legislative and regulatory agenda, including tracking and forward planning of policy items.
Support policy Cabinet packages that may result in legislative changes following policy approval.
Monitor legislative developments in other ministries and jurisdictions to stay informed on emerging issues that may impact the ministry.
Deliver policy and legislation training to the Department to support capacity building.
Stakeholder Relationships
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with various business units within the department to ensure effective coordination, identification and alignment of legislative priorities.
Communicate expert policy and legislative advice to senior executives and program areas across the ministry.
Work with program areas, Environmental Legal Team, and Legislative Counsel Office to develop legislative proposals and Cabinet packages.
Competencies
Systems Thinking: Understand the department’s strategic policy and legislative goals within the context of Government of Alberta priorities and evolving social, political and economic environment.
Creative Problem Solving and Judgment: Analyze information to provide sound advice for decision-makers, generate debate and ideas on how to solve problems while mitigating risks, and bring together the right people to solve issues.
Build Collaborative Environments: Establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships within the department and Government of Alberta to solve complex problems.
Drive for Results: Develop recommendations that support ministry priorities, anticipate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standard :
University graduation in a related field such as political science, public administration, environmental policy, social science, law, or legal studies, plus four years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination 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:
Legal training or experience interpreting legislation, regulations, and legal frameworks.
Knowledge of legislative or regulatory development processes, including drafting principles and processes.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail – experience with cabinet documents and drafting instructions an asset.
Project management skills, including time management and organization.
Experience with policy and Cabinet approval processes.
Knowledge of and experience with policy development process.
This position is a permanent, full-time role with standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
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Title: Legislative Advisor
Company: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Canada
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