Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic about working for the public service? Do you have exemplary writing skills and can communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders? The ACFO is looking to hire a policy analyst for their Edmonton Office.

 
Reporting to the Manager, Research and Policy, you are an integral team member for the fulfillment of the accountabilities of the AFCO. You will support the work of the AFCO through the provision of research and analysis, technical analysis and interpretation, intergovernmental analysis and supporting broader operational planning and change management efforts. Your responsibilities include policies and procedures with focus on addressing the illegal use of firearms, you will also support the development of safety and security educational campaigns and in addition to the development of a comprehensive annual communications plan and ACFO operational planning.

 
You will work collaboratively with internal ACFO partners, other Government of Alberta partners and other stakeholders to plan, analyze and support and coordinate implementation of substantial high-level priority ACFO policies and projects. The position conducts critical analysis of relevant information to provide strategic advice and options on a number of major policy and engagement initiatives that support the Government of Alberta’s strategic directions with regards to firearms.

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.

• AGILITY: You are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• SYSTEMS THINKING: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.
• DEVELOP NETWORKS: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You are able to assess options, and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.
• DRIVE FOR RESULTS: You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders. You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Sociology, Criminology, Public Administration or Public Policy) plus two years’ experience in policy analysis, writing briefings, communications, and research analysis.

Equivalency: Directly 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.

 
The following experience/skills will be considered assets:

• Previous or current working experience within Canadian Government (federal, provincial, municipal, territorial, or other levels of government)
• Previous or current working experience with drafting communications and briefings for a variety of audiences, including government decision making.
• Knowledge of Canadian firearms regulatory framework
• Master’s degree is considered an asset.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

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

A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.  

This posting will be used to fill one full-time permanent position in Edmonton. 
 

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Reliability security screening. 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. 

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