Legislative Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Legislative Analyst plays a critical role in shaping the legislative and regulatory framework for the Ministry of ALSS. This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and tracking legislation (Acts and regulations), Ministerial Orders, Delegation and Designation Orders and other legal instruments that support government priorities.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy Coordination and Legislation, the Legislative Analyst operates with a high degree of independence and collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including legislative counsel, legal advisors and ALSS’s program areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and coordination of legislation (Acts and regulations), Recommendation for Orders in Council, Ministerial Orders and Delegation and Designation Orders within ALSS’s legal framework.
• Translate policy into legislation and support the ministry’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
• Apply a systems approach to legislative work across the ministry and maintain databases to track legislative changes over time.
• Act as a resource for corporate legislative services and provide guidance on legislative processes.
• Represent the Manager of Policy Coordination and Legislation and the Director of Policy Coordination, Legislation, and Agency Governance as required.

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.

Systems Thinking: Plans strategically by integrating broader trends, political context, risks, and organizational goals to drive progress and address challenges.

Creative Problem Solving: Engages stakeholders and available resources to identify root causes, improve complex systems, and collaboratively generate solutions while managing risks.

Build Collaborative Environments: Creates an open, collaborative environment by promoting knowledge sharing, implementing strategic communication, anticipating conflicts, inspiring a shared vision, and leading cross-functional teamwork.

Agility: Identifies and manages change by exploring alternatives, communicating impacts, anticipating obstacles and emotions, and making decisive, risk-aware actions with contingency plans.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field (e.g., public administration, political science, law, education, psychology) plus four (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. 

Assets:

• Comprehensive understanding of government structures, policy frameworks, and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, legislative coordination, and governance support.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong research, analytical and strategic thinking skills to inform sound recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex projects, and meet deadlines in dynamic environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).

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

Interviews and next steps in the recruitment process will be scheduled for January 2026. 

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please 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.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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.