Job Description
Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 79424
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Full or Part-Time: Individual contract
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Contract (4 year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 18, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991- $166,340/year)
Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.
In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Intergovernmental and International Relations, which develops strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada - with its international partners, clients, and stakeholders – to address challenges and grow opportunities. This unit also coordinates Alberta’s leadership and participation within the Canadian federation in pursuit of a federal system that best serves the needs of Albertans and Canadians.
For information about Executive Council, visit
Role Responsibilities
The Government of Alberta is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader to serve as Director, Washington Office. This role offers a rare opportunity to represent Alberta at the highest levels of the U.S. political system—working directly with Congress, the U.S. Senate, the White House, and influential policy organizations to advance Alberta’s economic, trade, and policy interests.
Based in Washington, D.C., you will help shape how Alberta is understood and engaged with in the United States, ensuring Alberta’s priorities are clearly articulated and effectively positioned in a complex and fast-moving policy environment.
As the Director, Washington Office, you will:
Build and sustain influential relationships across the U.S. federal government, including Congress, the Senate, the White House, and senior staff.
Advance Alberta’s economic, trade, energy, and policy interests by promoting Alberta as a trusted partner in North American integration.
Provide timely, politically sensitive advice and market intelligence to Alberta ministries and senior leaders.
Monitor U.S. legislative and policy developments to assess potential impacts on Alberta and recommend strategic responses.
Support Alberta ministries by facilitating access to key U.S. decision-makers and stakeholders.
Engage with Washington-based think tanks, policy institutions, and opinion leaders to foster informed perspectives on Alberta.
Collaborate closely with the Managing Director, Senior Representative, and U.S. office colleagues to ensure coordinated and effective operations.
Play a leadership role in supporting visits, missions, and high-profile engagements involving the Premier, Ministers, and senior officials.
This position operates in a dynamic, high-profile environment where diplomacy, judgment, and relationship management are essential.
Please
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Develop Networks: Builds and maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.
Drive for Results: Delivers outcomes in complex environments while balancing competing priorities.
Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters trust, inclusion, and collaboration across jurisdictions and sectors.
Agility: Adapts effectively to change, uncertainty, and evolving political landscapes.
Qualifications
Required:
A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in roles requiring:
Strategic relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
Policy advocacy or government relations
Working independently to drive results in complex environments
Assets:
Experience working in Washington, D.C. or within U.S. political institutions.
Knowledge of energy, agriculture, trade, or Alberta’s policy priorities in the U.S.
Experience engaging senior government officials or elected leaders.
Equivalencies will be considered.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
Notes
This position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires ongoing engagement with U.S.-based stakeholders.
Travel may be required to support government missions and stakeholder engagements.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
Working for the Alberta Public Service -
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at [email protected].
Job Requisition ID: 79424
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Full or Part-Time: Individual contract
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Contract (4 year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 18, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991- $166,340/year)
Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.
In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Intergovernmental and International Relations, which develops strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada - with its international partners, clients, and stakeholders – to address challenges and grow opportunities. This unit also coordinates Alberta’s leadership and participation within the Canadian federation in pursuit of a federal system that best serves the needs of Albertans and Canadians.
For information about Executive Council, visit
Role Responsibilities
The Government of Alberta is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader to serve as Director, Washington Office. This role offers a rare opportunity to represent Alberta at the highest levels of the U.S. political system—working directly with Congress, the U.S. Senate, the White House, and influential policy organizations to advance Alberta’s economic, trade, and policy interests.
Based in Washington, D.C., you will help shape how Alberta is understood and engaged with in the United States, ensuring Alberta’s priorities are clearly articulated and effectively positioned in a complex and fast-moving policy environment.
As the Director, Washington Office, you will:
Build and sustain influential relationships across the U.S. federal government, including Congress, the Senate, the White House, and senior staff.
Advance Alberta’s economic, trade, energy, and policy interests by promoting Alberta as a trusted partner in North American integration.
Provide timely, politically sensitive advice and market intelligence to Alberta ministries and senior leaders.
Monitor U.S. legislative and policy developments to assess potential impacts on Alberta and recommend strategic responses.
Support Alberta ministries by facilitating access to key U.S. decision-makers and stakeholders.
Engage with Washington-based think tanks, policy institutions, and opinion leaders to foster informed perspectives on Alberta.
Collaborate closely with the Managing Director, Senior Representative, and U.S. office colleagues to ensure coordinated and effective operations.
Play a leadership role in supporting visits, missions, and high-profile engagements involving the Premier, Ministers, and senior officials.
This position operates in a dynamic, high-profile environment where diplomacy, judgment, and relationship management are essential.
Please
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Develop Networks: Builds and maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.
Drive for Results: Delivers outcomes in complex environments while balancing competing priorities.
Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters trust, inclusion, and collaboration across jurisdictions and sectors.
Agility: Adapts effectively to change, uncertainty, and evolving political landscapes.
Qualifications
Required:
A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in roles requiring:
Strategic relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
Policy advocacy or government relations
Working independently to drive results in complex environments
Assets:
Experience working in Washington, D.C. or within U.S. political institutions.
Knowledge of energy, agriculture, trade, or Alberta’s policy priorities in the U.S.
Experience engaging senior government officials or elected leaders.
Equivalencies will be considered.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
Notes
This position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires ongoing engagement with U.S.-based stakeholders.
Travel may be required to support government missions and stakeholder engagements.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
Working for the Alberta Public Service -
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Washington Office position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
