Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Business Relationships and Implementation (BRI) team is currently seeking an agile and driven Policy Analyst to manage and support key initiatives including policy development around emerging resources, stakeholder relationships, and leveraging expert level knowledge of business intelligence and analysis.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Relationships and Implementation, the Policy Analyst is responsible for the following:

Data Management and Analysis: Support data management by developing and maintaining of BRI's internal systems (e.g., Microsoft Access, SharePoint), analyze and organize energy sector information for strategic insights, and communicate findings effectively through dynamic data visualizations and information products for diverse partners to support strategic decision making.

Stakeholder Engagement Support: Contribute to Alberta's energy transition by supporting strategic engagement with energy stakeholders such as subject matter experts across Alberta Energy and Minerals, other departments, and agencies. 

Issue Analysis and Advisory: Assess and prioritize issues, conduct thorough research, coordinate information, and render accurate advice to Branch Leadership on existing and emerging issues.

Briefing and Reporting: Prepare reports, recommendations, briefing materials, and make presentations to internal and/or external stakeholders for information and/or decisions on emerging energy trends and opportunities. Synthesize and translate critical information for policy and informational use.

You will apply strong problem-solving skills across several key areas, including policy development, where you will evaluate and interpret relevant legislation to propose practical and informed solutions. You will also support public sector and intergovernmental relations by facilitating collaboration and the exchange of information across ministries and levels of government

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Qualifications

University graduation in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science or in a related field (e.g.: Arts, Environmental Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law) and 2 years of related experience is required. Related experience can include research and analysis, policy interpretation and analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical writing and briefing, issues analysis, and project coordination in the Energy Industry.

Equivalency: Related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets: 

• Understanding of Alberta’s oil and gas industry, electricity sector, mining or decarbonization and energy transition initiatives.
• Familiarity with government strategy development processes and interdisciplinary problem-solving frameworks.
• Project coordination skills.
• Experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, with knowledge of evolving methodologies and best practices.
• Understanding of the policies, programs and services provided by Energy, the GoA and other governments.

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: 36.25 hours per week (full time).

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

Work Location: AMEC Place Building, 801 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB.

Written assessment may be used as a part of screening or selection.

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. 

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. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• 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.
• 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.