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Writer/Editor

Government of Alberta
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Permanent
12 days ago

Skills

Research
Copy editing
Continuous improvement
Decision making
Risk management
Organizational skills
Writing and editing experience
Executive support experience

Full job description

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 87008
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 7, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613- $100,492/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 Deputy Minister's Office leads and is responsible for the department's day-to-day operations, budget, and program development.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a skilled writer and editor with a talent for transforming complex information into clear, concise, and effective communications? Alberta Energy is seeking a Writer/Editor to join the Ministerial Correspondence Unit (MCU).

Reporting to Team lead, in this role, you will support the preparation of high-quality correspondence, briefing materials, and issues management products for senior government officials while ensuring communications align with government standards, protocols, and strategic priorities.

We are seeking a Writer/Editor with exceptional writing and editing skills, strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, and experience preparing high-quality correspondence and briefing materials in a fast-paced environment.

Your key responsibilities include:

Drafting, editing, and coordinating correspondence, briefing notes, and other written materials for senior government officials.
Researching issues, analyzing information from subject matter experts and stakeholders, and translating complex information into clear, concise, and effective communications.
Providing advice and guidance on writing best practices, editorial standards, tone, style, and communication protocols.
Monitoring emerging issues, tracking correspondence trends, and contributing to issues management and reporting activities.
Maintaining awareness of ministry priorities, legislation, policies, programs, and current issues to ensure accurate and informed communications.
Developing and maintaining communication resources, templates, style guides, and reference materials to support consistency and quality.
Delivering writing and editing support, training, and educational resources to promote effective communication across the department.
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and providing operational support and team coverage as required.
If you are a collaborative professional with strong writing, editing, and organizational skills and are passionate about delivering clear and effective communications, we encourage you to apply. Join Alberta Energy and contribute to meaningful work that supports government decision-making and service to Albertans.

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.

Systems Thinking: Ability to take a strategic, long-term view by anticipating challenges, opportunities, and impacts, incorporating stakeholder perspectives, and aligning actions and partnerships with organizational objectives and APS values.

Drive for Results: Ability to manage competing priorities, deliver results under tight timelines, and maintain high standards of quality and accountability.

Develop Networks: Ability to build collaborative relationships, gather diverse perspectives, and work effectively across organizational boundaries.

Agility: Ability to lead and navigate change by identifying alternative approaches, communicating impacts, mitigating risks and challenges, supporting others through uncertainty, and making sound decisions in complex environments.

Creative Problem Solving: Ability to engage individuals and available resources to identify root causes, improve complex systems, encourage diverse perspectives, and develop solutions that balance innovation with risk management.

Qualifications

University graduation in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field, supplemented by a (2) two years progressively responsible related in experience is required in:

Writing & Editing.
Executive Correspondence.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

Experience supporting senior executives, elected officials, or executive leadership teams.
Knowledge of Canadian Press (CP) Style and plain-language writing principles.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work:
36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:
This is one full-time permanent position.

Location:
Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification.

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.

Use for open competitions only - 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 for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for 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 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 Tomasz Gruszka at [email protected].

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