Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Looking to take your policy, HR or public administration career to the next level? 

Passionate about the Alberta Public Service and its role in delivering results for Albertans? 

Are you a policy or human resources professional looking to diversify your resume and propel your career to the next level? 

Searching out unique organizational perspectives and whole of government perspective that will enhance your career trajectory? 

Want to have meaningful, lasting impact across the organization, for both leadership and employees?

Well, this is the job for you! No one day looks the same at our branch. You might liaise with other provinces on best practices in workforce policy, drive effective governance for our benefit plan trusts, ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the benefits we all value or engage in analysis on holistic, APS-wide workforce policies. 

The diversity and impact of our projects is what consistently keeps our team engaged and appreciated, as we play a key role in a strong, effective Alberta Public Service.

We have an openings for someone who is:
•    Creative and full of ideas.
•    A sharp, analytical thinker.
•    Independent.
•    Relationship oriented.
•    Motivated and driven in pursuing their career.
•    Looking to be part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Detailed Role Description:
The Workforce Policy Branch provides strategic direction for corporate workforce policies and programs for the Alberta Public Service (APS). This competition will be used to fill a Senior Policy Analyst position, supporting the Benefits and Pension Policy (BPP) unit. BPP is responsible for the design, development and administration of pension and benefits frameworks and programs for the APS. 

As the Senior Policy Analyst, you will provide policy development leadership to support PSC’s strategic policy agenda to ensure an efficient and effective public service working for Albertans. This role identifies and develops evidence-based policy and frameworks related to human resource and workforce issues that have impact across the APS.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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.

•    Build collaborative environments:  ability to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
•    Creative problem solving: ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
•    Agility: ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment. Adaptability and flexibility to adjust priorities and schedules for self as needed to meet the needs of each initiative. 
•    Drive for results: able to determine what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications

A University graduation in a related field (e.g., political science, business, human resources) plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience. 

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.

Experience in the following areas is preferred:
•    Experience with employee group benefit plans and pensions. 
•    A professional designation related to benefits or pensions. 
•    Experience in a corporate HR role. 
•    Experience interpreting policy documents and providing policy advice. 
•    Experience developing effective relationships and working with multiple interests to develop shared understanding and outcomes.  

Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess writing skills and attention to detail.

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

Location: 7th Floor Peace Hills Trust Tower, Edmonton.

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classifications across the Government of Alberta.

Hours of Work: 
7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm.

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.
•    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. 
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.