Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Working with the Senior Policy Advisor, SafeRoads Alberta, this position develops policy recommendations in the assigned area of responsibility. The Policy Advisor project manages and provides expertise required to ensure quality policy advice is delivered in a timely manner to the supervisor, management, Branch, Ministry staff, the Minister and Cabinet, while keeping the supervisor fully informed and obtaining necessary approvals. Proactive and strategic policy development is required to support the Ministry's requirement of ongoing enhancement and changes to the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations, Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, education programs, training programs and projects. This work is completed within a provincial, national and international context. Proactive and strategic policy development is required to support the Ministry's mandate of providing Albertans with a safe and secure transportation system that protects Albertans.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Policy development - develops and recommends policy initiatives or responses to ensure quality policy advice is delivered in a timely manner to the Senior Policy Advisor, Branch, Ministry officials, and/or the Minister and Cabinet within the framework of SafeRoads Alberta and the Ministry's organizational structure
• Analysis - prepares advisory notes, reports, discussion papers, and specific strategies or recommendations relating to the Branch and/or the Ministry's mandates, using accepted analytical techniques or methods and procedures within the Branch, Ministry, legislative, and regulatory framework
• Ministry Representation -  as part of the Branch, initiates activities and discussions through collaborative efforts and stakeholders (see section on scope) to ensure the Branch/Ministry policies and interests are represented, protected, or advanced within the framework of the Branch and Ministry's organizational structure.
• SCANNING AND NETWORKING - determines situations that should be reviewed and analyzed for potential impact on policies of the Branch, Ministry, and the Government by scanning and reviewing internal and external information sources

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.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Economics or related field supplemented by 2 years of progressively responsible government experience and policy analysis/development
• Preference will be given to candidates with excellent writing and strategic problem-solving skills
• A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required

You MUST also have

• Experience in complex projects or programs and working with senior officials of provincial Ministries
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and offer innovative approaches

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

Desired:

• Knowledge of the Traffic Safety Plan, the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, also the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations
• Understanding of the theory and practice of policy analysis including complex, multi-stakeholder policy and program development process, policy planning and decision-making processes within government
• Knowledge of social, economic aspects of transportation and statistical analysis procedures
• Understanding of how to develop and implement policy, program and legislation within the Government of Alberta context
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and strong experience in stakeholder relations

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 position is a Permanent, Full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.
 
Location: Edmonton

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, drivers abstract, and et cetera.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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 has 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 such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs