Policy Analyst-Calgary

Role Responsibilities

The Prevention of Family Violence and Abuse Branch is dedicated to creating an Alberta free from family violence, sexual violence, and abuse. Through a coordinated provincial response, the branch focuses on prevention and the enhancement of comprehensive, community-based services, supports, and programs.

We are currently seeking a Policy Analyst to join the Family Violence Integrated Strategy team. This position reports to the Manager and plays a key role in supporting complex policy initiatives that address family and sexual violence across the province. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of Alberta’s 10-Year Strategy to end gender-based violence by working collaboratively with internal teams, community organizations, and ministry partners.

Role Responsibilities

•    Strategic Planning Support: Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to inform government policy on family and sexual violence prevention. Provide evidence-
      based advice by reviewing and analyzing research.
•    Project Management: Collaborate with senior staff to lead and support major policy and planning projects. Review, evaluate, interpret, and implement provincial
      policies aligned with departmental objectives.
•    Policy Development: Compile information into briefing notes, discussion documents, and summary reports. Support the development of new policy initiatives based
      on research findings and recommendations. Identify service gaps and provide analysis on key research areas.
•    Policy and Program Consultation: Influence project outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and communication. Coordinate timely information
      exchange with ministry staff, other government departments, service providers, and community stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Albertans while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

-    Build Collaborative Environments: Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress.
-    Agility: Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.
-    Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder.
-    Creative Problem Solving: Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
-    Develop Networks: Actively seeks input into change initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

Requirements:
University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

 
Equivalencies: 
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

The following will be considered assets:

-    Prior experience in the development and implementation of legislation and/or policy.
-    Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office suite.
-    Direct experience with government role, structure, budget, policies and procedures and awareness of the political environment/decision making process.
-    Previous project management experience.
-    Experience with research methodologies and preparing recommendations.
-    Post-secondary degree in humanities, social sciences or related fields to family violence prevention and intervention.

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

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

Hours of work are Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week.

Application Requirements:

As part of the application process, you are required to:
•    Complete all pre-screen questions.
•    A cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications is required.

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.