Junior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

This position exists to support the Director of Labour Force Policy and Strategy and the broader Workforce Strategies Division in delivering complex, cross-ministry labour market policy work. The analyst provides research, coordination, and analytical support for the Labour Market Transfer Agreement (LMTA) system planning process and related policy initiatives, assisting the Director of Executive Operations in the Chief Operating Officer’s (COO) Office and senior policy leads in executing high-priority deliverables.

Responsibilities include:

1. LMTA System Planning and Cross-Ministry Coordination - Support the annual LMTA planning process across multiple ministries by coordinating deliverables, maintaining planning and tracking tools, and supporting cross-ministry meetings and follow-up activities. Assist with monitoring project milestones and advancing key initiatives, including tariff-related deliverables.
2. Grant Assessment Framework Support - Provide research and analytical support for grant assessment frameworks, including data collection, grant prioritization, reporting tools, and briefing materials to support decision-making by senior officials.
3. Policy Research and Analysis - Analyze and summarize information from multiple sources and assist in preparing policy documents, briefing materials, correspondence, and presentations for senior leadership.
4. Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Coordination Support - Support coordination between program areas and executive offices by managing information flow, preparing correspondence and meeting summaries, tracking commitments, and providing accurate meeting notes to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and follow-through.
5. Data, Evidence, and Reporting Support - Support development of analytical frameworks, reporting tools, and dashboards, while preparing progress reports and data summaries to monitor LMTA programs and strategic priorities. Contribute to quality assurance through document review and proofreading and support portfolio management within Workforce Strategies and COO-led initiatives.

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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.

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 Self and Others - Develops own career and reduces barriers for others.
• Systems Thinking - Cross-ministry LMTA work involves multiple interdependencies; the analyst must understand how decisions in one ministry affect others.
• Agility - Fast pace and shifting priorities require quick adaptation to new assignments, tight deadlines, and evolving policy contexts.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Supports coordination across four ministries and multiple working groups; building trust with program area leads and COO staff is essential.

Qualifications

University graduation in Arts, Public Administration or other related field, no experience required. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Skills required for this role:

• Strong research and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured briefing notes, memos, and correspondence.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of public policy.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across organizational boundaries.
  
  

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

We are recruiting one temporary (12 months) full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Work location is Edmonton.

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.
• 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.