Alberta's new representatives in Ottawa and Washington, D.C., will focus on expanding access for the province's oil.

David Manning will head south of the border, while Alan Ross will open an office in Canada's capital.

Premier Alison Redford says they are critical positions in opening up markets for Alberta's oil and natural gas.

Alan Ross, at left, has been appointed to open an office in Ottawa and David Manning will be heading down to Alberta's envoy office in Washington, D.C. (CBC)

"To bring a face of Alberta to places where decisions are being made that impact us on a daily basis," she said.

The new envoys will be responsible for bringing the provincial government's message on pipelines, environmental responsibility and oilsands to the forefront.

"That we want to be partners and we understand our responsibilities," said Redford.

The province’s highly-coveted office inside Canada’s embassy in Washington has been without a representative for over six months after former Calgary mayor Dave Bronconnier, who was temporarily appointed to the job, left in June.

In the past, envoys have usually been former politicians, but not in these cases.

For example, Manning formerly worked with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

"But I'm just a part of a team to make sure that we do the best possible we can to be understood and respected and appreciated," said Manning.

Ross, a partner in a Calgary law firm, said he will focus on government-related matters and building relationships with industry and non-governmental organizations.

"I want to hit the ground running," he said.

The government says it received around a hundred applications for each job.