Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Within the Consumer, Registry, and Strategic Services Division of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, the Policy, Governance, and Legislative Services (PGaLS) branch plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing strategic policy across the Ministry. The branch leads the development of policy initiatives that align with government priorities, ensuring proposals are evidence-informed, outcomes-focused, and responsive to the needs of Albertans.

PGaLS oversees the coordination of legislative planning and project management activities that support the Ministry’s strategic direction.

Beyond its internal leadership, PGaLS provides strategic engagement and outreach across the Ministry and with external stakeholders. The branch represents the Ministry in key intergovernmental forums, including Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Minister Tables and pan-Canadian roundtables, contributing to national policy dialogue and advancing Alberta’s interests on cross-jurisdictional issues. 

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Policy within the Policy, Governance and Legislative Services branch. The branch provides strategic support and outreach to the ministry with regards to legislation, policy and project coordination.

As a Senior Policy Analyst withing Policy, Governance and Legislative Services (PGaLS) branch you will :

• Lead strategic policy and legislative initiatives, ensuring alignment with ministry priorities and Cabinet expectations.
• Develop high-impact briefing materials, including Cabinet Reports, presentations, and speaking notes.
• Collaborate across divisions and with senior leadership to negotiate deliverables under tight timelines.
• Identify emerging policy issues and proactively develop solutions that support ministry and stakeholder interests.
• Guide program areas in creating work plans that meet legislative and departmental timelines.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to inform decision-making.
• Facilitate policy capacity-building workshops for ministry staff.

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APS Competencies

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.

Creative Problem Solving: Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Build Collaborative Environments: you will establish and maintain business relationships with clients, encourage or facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.

Develop Networks: you will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.

Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing process and technology change.

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

Qualifications

University graduation in any of the following: Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related degree, supplemented by at least four years of related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Related Experience:

• Working in policy development in any level of government.
• Working with and providing support to a large number of stakeholders.
• Analyzing and interpreting legislation

Equivalencies will be considered: one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience working in strategic policy or legislation development.
• Working knowledge of the process by which legislation is enacted in Alberta.
• Experience leading and supporting multi-divisional strategic policy projects.
• Creating reports and other briefing materials meant to provide strategic insights for Cabinet.
• Working knowledge interpreting and implementing the Policy Cycle.
• Experience interacting and working with senior leadership, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers

Strong written communications skills are required for this position. A written assessment will be conducted for short-listed candidates.

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

Recruiting for two (2) permanent position, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week. 

Location: Telus Building, 10020 100 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.

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

If a security screening is required;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

If temporary assignments or under-fills will be considered;

• Northern Allowance.
• Shift work.
• Travel; etc.

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.