Manager, Internal Trade Policy

Job Information

Job Title: Manager, Internal Trade Policy

Job Requisition ID: 82839

Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 years)

Scope: Open competition

Closing Date: May 14, 2026

Classification: Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 to 5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/ year)

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.

To learn more about the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration .

The Internal Trade Policy Unit is responsible for leading the Government of Alberta's (GoA's) engagement in the negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of internal trade agreements, internal trade disputes, and other internal trade policy issues.

Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Internal Trade Policy, the Manager, Internal Trade Policy is responsible for coordinating the GoA's response to internal trade issues and initiatives. This is done by ensuring Alberta has effectively analyzed internal trade policy issues; coordinated interdepartmentally and inter-governmentally to ensure a shared understanding of these issues; promoted Alberta's position on matters pertaining to trade agreements, trade negotiations, and other internal trade initiatives; and advised senior government officials so that Alberta's interests are reflected in senior-level decision making and FPT engagement.

This work contributes to an open, efficient, and stable domestic market for long-term job creation, economic growth, and stability within Alberta and Canada.

The Manager, Internal Trade Policy role is focused on ensuring Alberta's internal trade policy objectives are met and priorities of the government are represented and advanced within Canada. This role oversees economic and policy analysis of internal trade issues. The Manager engages in the coordination and assessment of policies or initiatives implemented by other GOA departments that have implications under domestic trade agreements or initiatives.

The role involves liaising with federal, provincial and territorial governments, as well as GOA departments, to ensure Alberta's objectives are identified and pursued in a coordinated manner. This position requires a candidate with a background related to trade policy and strong networking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to team members, including direct reports, and for working with other managers and directors in the branch on the development of Alberta positions related to internal trade issues. This involves:

• Ensuring timely and effective in-house analysis of internal trade policy issues.
• Coordinating unit engagement in and follow-up from interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings.
• Ensuring branch and division leadership are appropriately briefed on internal trade policy issues.
• Exchanging information and advice with relevant departments and stakeholders to inform a clear and consistent Alberta position on internal trade issues.
• Providing support and engagement to facilitate Alberta's participation in the ongoing discussion and negotiation of internal trade issues within Canada, with a focus on ensuring that Alberta's trade policy priorities and interests are effectively incorporated into the outcomes.
• Providing support and engagement to ensure the effective implementation of trade commitments agreed to by Alberta and the defense of Alberta's trading practices and interests.

Role Responsibilities (continued)

Responsibilities Include

Internal Trade Unit Management

: Lead and coordinate internal trade policy analysis, intergovernmental engagement, and knowledge-sharing to advance Alberta’s priorities and support a more open and efficient Canadian market.

Advice to Senior Leadership

: Provide timely, high-quality briefing materials, policy advice, and coordination support to senior officials and the Minister on internal trade issues and engagements.

Policy & Strategy Development

: Advance Alberta’s internal trade strategy through cross-government collaboration, ensuring alignment with domestic trade agreemen