Community Partnerships and Program Advisor

Community Partnerships and Program Advisor

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Posting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Community Partnerships and Program Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 84311
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton 
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 13, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3 (023PSA)
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493/year)
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.
The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference on matters relating to the aging population and Alberta’s seniors? If so, the Seniors Strategic Planning Branch is looking for you to join their team!
The Seniors Strategic Planning Branch (within Seniors Division) promotes programs, policies, and initiatives to address social isolation, elder abuse, older workers, ageism, transportation needs, and aging well in community for older Albertans. In addition, the branch is responsible for community-based seniors serving sector development, administering community grants, supporting collaboration with stakeholders, and providing input on cross-ministry policies and programs to support seniors from a government wide perspective.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Community Partnerships, all responsibilities are performed in accordance with legislative, policy, and procedural guidelines applicable to the branch, and objectives established by the Executive Director.
This position is responsible for: 
• Support full-cycle grant management: drafting, execution and report analysis. 
• Working strategically with internal and external stakeholders to advance outcomes related to the business plan and minister’s priorities.
• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Supporting the planning and execution of initiatives to increase the profile and awareness of senior’s issues.
• Develop plans, project charters and communications products.
• Assist with assessments and reviews of applications and nominations.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and updates.
As the successful candidate, you will have:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational management skills to prioritize and balance multiple demands.
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

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.
As the Community Program Advisor, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:
• Systems Thinking: Identify emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities, provide options for resolution and develop recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal or political risk associated with initiatives. 
•  Build Collaborative Environments: Teamwork-oriented to collaborate with immediate colleagues and ministry staff to plan, implement and assess specific programs to ensure the delivery of an integrated approach with professional quality outcomes.
•  Drive for Results: Take initiative, be proactive to maximize efficiency to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Proactively develop and maintain effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of diverse interests when supporting the engagement of various communities and the achievement of collaborative outcomes. 
•  Agility: Anticipate and adapt by focusing on long-term goals, changing the way we approach situations, using new ideas and solutions to achieve results.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in business, communications, social services or other related fields, plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent 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.
The following experience is required:
• Experience in program planning and delivery.
• Experience developing project plans, briefing notes, reports and presentations.
The following experience is considered as assets:
• Experience supporting government full-cycle grant management and administration.
• Technical competencies including financial, data or qualitative analysis.
• Experience in event planning, including project management and coordination.
• Stakeholder relationship management.
• Awareness of Seniors programs and services.
• Knowledge of government business processes and systems.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Notes

Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time permanent position, working 36.25 hours per week.
Location: The work location is at 44 Capital Boulevard – 10044 108 Street NW, Edmonton
• If a security screening is required:
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
1) How your professional and/or academic background relates to this role, including your direct and transferable expertise and skills.
2) Reason(s) for interest in this role.
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 we have to offer: 
• Working for the Alberta Public Service
•  Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
•  Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.
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 applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. 
It is also 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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca. 

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