Environmental Lands Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Environmental Lands Policy Analyst provides senior policy leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of policies, tools, strategies, and legislation that support Alberta's long-term environmental outcomes. Working within the Environmental Lands Policy and Programs team, this position leads complex policy initiatives related to environmental land management, biodiversity conservation, cumulative effects management, and land stewardship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and amendment of policies, guidelines, and legislation related to environmental land management.
• Conducting research and analysis to develop policy options, briefing notes, Cabinet packages, legislative proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Supporting stakeholder, Indigenous, intergovernmental, and cross-ministry engagement to advance policy objectives and implementation.
• Providing strategic advice on legislation, regulations, and policy alignment across environmental and public lands frameworks.
• Building collaborative relationships with government partners, Indigenous communities, industry, conservation organizations, and research institutions.
• Representing the department on provincial and intergovernmental committees, working groups, and policy initiatives.
• Delivering training, presentations, and communication materials to support understanding and implementation of new or updated policies.

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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.

• Develop Networks: Builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance policy initiatives and achieve shared outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applies research, analysis, and critical thinking to develop practical solutions for complex environmental policy issues.
• Systems Thinking: Considers environmental, social, economic, and legislative impacts when evaluating policy options and making recommendations.
• Agility: Adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving government directions while delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

University graduation in a related field such as Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy 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

The Successful Candidate must also have:

• Experience in policy processes and practices including experience interpreting legislation, regulations and policy frameworks.
• Experience in project management and coordination of complex policy initiatives in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in preparing action requests and briefing materials.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Alberta legislation and policy frameworks, including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA), Public Lands Act (PLA), and Water Act.
• Knowledge and experience related to the integration of nature and the economy, such as ecosystem accounting, nature-related financial risks and disclosures, ecosystem service valuation, biodiversity credits and market-based instruments, incentives and conservation finance.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry, or conservation organizations.
• Understanding of biodiversity conservation, cumulative effects management, environmental policy, and land-use planning.
• Strong written communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders.

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.

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover page detailing your interest, and role- related experience.
• In your resume, include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.