Senior Legislative Analyst

Role Responsibilities

In this dynamic, fast-paced and complex environment, you will support several distinct but related areas that help ensure the continued development of effective legislation and policy.

Reporting to the Director, Legislative Review and Coordination, this position provides research, analysis and recommendations to support the development, approval, and implementation of legislative changes. You will assist with coordinating proposed legislative changes through the Cabinet decision-making process and providing high quality review of proposals to ensure effectiveness and alignment with strategic direction.

Additionally, you will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support the objectives of the Policy Coordination Office by:

• Supporting operations of the Legislative Review Committee through agenda planning, the coordination and review of meeting documents, meeting management, and the provision of accurate meeting minutes.
• Providing advice and consultative support to clients.
• Identifying policy implications with legislation.
• Researching, analyzing and providing advice on policy initiatives brought forward by departments to Policy Directors and ADMs in PCO.
• Other related projects and activities in a lead or support capacity, as determined by the Director. 

Success in this position will require a high degree of understanding of the relationship between policy and legislation, and the impact of government decision-making on stakeholders and the public. Knowledge of legislative and policy development in Alberta is essential, as is an understanding of the decision-making process and the nature and role of government. The role also requires an ability to build professional working relationships with key contacts in government departments, and an ability to see the big picture while exercising high attention to detail. This requires the ability to think strategically and critically on a broad scale to help fulfill corporate objectives, including by analyzing and communicating the ties between complex technical issues and broader policy goals.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly convey complex ideas in understandable terms to a variety of audiences is crucial, as is the ability to multi-task with sometimes limited direction and to adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities.

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

• Develop Networks: You will proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.
  
  
• Agility: You will anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
  
  
• Drive for Results: You will know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

Assets: 

• Experience reviewing policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Experience with research, policy/regulatory analysis, and project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting decision-making bodies such as boards or committees would be an asset.

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: Monday-Friday, 8:15am – 4:30pm, 36.25/week

Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building, downtown Edmonton.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)

Final candidates will be required to complete a written assessment as part of the recruitment process. Final candidates may be required to undergo a 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. 

Links and information on what the GoA has 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.