Tourism and Lands Policy Advisor

**Job Information** Job Requisition ID: 89106 Ministry: Tourism and Sport Location: Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: November 18, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,148.20 - $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/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 career opportunities. Tourism and Sport works with communities, businesses and Travel Alberta to showcase the beauty of Alberta and propel our tourism and sport industries to new heights. One of the Government of Alberta’s most exciting ministries! We lead the development, sustainability and growth of Alberta’s visitor economy. We also lead the growth of Alberta’s non-profit sport system as well as promoting safe and welcoming environments for sport, physical activity and recreation. Higher Ground - A Tourism Sector Strategy guides government actions over 10 years to drive growth of Alberta's visitor economy to $25 billion in annual visitor expenditures by 2035 – growth of 150%. The visitor economy represents the money and jobs created when people travel to or within Alberta to visit, like spending at hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Tourism contributes significantly to Alberta’s prosperity. It boosts local economies, preserves cultures and languages, and raises international awareness of Alberta as a competitive destination to visit, play, work and invest. The Sport, Tourism and Recreation (STAR) Division leads programming for the department. The Division is comprised of the Assistant Deputy Minister's office; the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Branch; the Tourism Policy and Strategy (TPS) Branch, and the All-Season Resorts (ASR) Branch. The STAR Division collaborates with many Governments of Alberta Ministries and with a broad range of tourism, sport, physical activity and recreation stakeholders. **Role Responsibilities** ------------------------- Shape the future of Alberta’s visitor economy by ensuring tourism and outdoor recreation are embedded in how the province plans, manages, and activates its Crown Lands. This role is a strategic driver in advancing Alberta’s tourism and outdoor recreation priorities through land‑use planning, policy development, and cross‑government collaboration. As a subject‑matter expert, you will champion tourism considerations in regional and provincial planning processes, identify and remove barriers to commercial activity on Crown Lands, and help deliver on Alberta’s goal of growing annual visitor spending to $25 billion by 2035. You will build strong partnerships across ministries, Travel Alberta, municipalities, and industry stakeholders to unlock new opportunities, support sustainable development, and shape polic