Land-Use Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

This role offers an opportunity to help inform development of evidence‑based policies that support conservation, biodiversity, and responsible land use across Alberta. You will work closely with colleagues across government, Indigenous communities, municipalities, environmental organizations, and industry to turn translate complex environmental challenges into practical policy approaches that support provincial priorities.

The position involves policy research analysis and project coordination to support the development and implementation of legislation regulations and policy tools related to land-use and biodiversity management. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration across diverse stakeholders and the ability to navigate complex and sometimes sensitive policy issues.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development, including preparing briefing materials, policy options and recommendations that support evidence‑informed decision‑making.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of legislation, regulations, policies, and tools that support conservation of biodiversity and land-use outcomes.
• Coordinate components of complex policy initiatives using effective project management approaches.
• Work collaboratively with internal partners, other ministries, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, industry stakeholders, and environmental organizations to gather perspectives and build informed policy solutions.
• Support engagement, communication, training, and activities to help staff and stakeholders understand new or amended policies, legislation and regulatory tools.
• Monitor emerging issues, trends, and opportunities related to biodiversity conservation, land‑use planning and environmental management to inform policy development.
• Prepare clear, concise written materials and presentations for a variety of audiences including senior leadership and external stakeholders.

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.

Please be advised that there will be a competency-based interview for this competition.

The behavioral competencies that have been deemed as critical for this role include:

• Systems Thinking: Considering how policy choices influence environmental, economic, and social outcomes. 
• Creative Problem Solving: Assessing issues and developing innovative, evidence‑based solutions.
• Drive for Results: Managing priorities and delivering high‑quality work.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Working respectfully and effectively with partners and stakeholders.
• Agility: Navigating emerging and complex policy issues with flexibility and resilience.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation with a focus on Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture, Land Management or related fields.
• Minimum Four (4) years of related experience in related experience in land‑use policy development, natural resource management, or multi‑stakeholder engagement
• A valid Class 5 drivers license is also required.

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
•    1 years of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year education.

Assets:

• Understanding of Government of Alberta policy and decision-making processes, including experience supporting the development or amendment of legislation, regulation, strategies, or other high-level policy instruments.
• Experience developing policy through collaboration and integration across ministries or organizations.
• Technical or scientific understanding of environmental issues related to biodiversity, including cumulative effects and approaches to managing human footprint.

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

This full-time temporary position is based in Edmonton, for up to 12 months.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

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).

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.