Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Policy Advisor, the Policy Analyst provides comprehensive support to the Forestry Division with policy development consistent with Government of Alberta processes and standards. This position develops and maintains Forestry Division policies inventories, schedules policy development and review, and enhances policy capacity by supporting training for staff. This role also ensures consistent and timely alignment of Forestry Division policy development with departmental as well as government-wide policy development. A key role is to provide policy development expertise and support during the development of operational policies.
 

The Policy Analyst is influential in providing support and recommendation that advances the Department’s goals through thorough planning and management, support and coordination on policy initiatives, project management services and research development and reporting. This position conducts and analyses studies as well as environmental scanning including reviewing provincial, national and international advancements for best forestry practices. The Policy Analyst supports the monitoring and implementation of Forestry Division’s Red Tape Reduction initiatives. 
 

Providing policy development expertise for the Division, the Policy Analyst is instrumental in collaborating in committees, teams, and working groups to provide support and perspectives to ensure consistency and thoroughness of forest policy development. The position also supports stakeholder engagement in the development and review of policies as well as legislation.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong analytical skill set, we invite you to apply!

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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.

Creative Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems while balancing resource development, conservation, and usage

Systems Thinking: Analyzes interrelationships and emerging trends to achieve goals by considering options, long-term outcomes, and potential unintended consequences

Develop Networks: Maintains strong relationships with stakeholders, incorporates the broader group's needs, and ensures overall client satisfaction

Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters open communication and leverages team skills to achieve desired outcomes through collaboration

Agility: Identifies alternative approaches in complex situations and supports others in assessing and using these alternatives

Qualifications

University graduation (4 years) in Public policy, social sciences, public admin, business, or natural resources plus 2 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:
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required
•    Knowledge of current policy development and government procedures, including policy trends and best practices is required
•    Awareness of natural resource management, specifically in forestry 
•    Knowledge and experience with Indigenous consultation, particularly in natural resource issues and policy development addressing Indigenous consultation issues
•    Project planning and management skills to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines are preferred
•    Registered professional status or a formal designation

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 posting includes two positions: one is a full-time permanent opportunity, and the other is a temporary full-time role until January 2025. The positions hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 36.25 hours per week.

In your application, please a include cover letter 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 hour shifts/week).

This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance. 

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. 

What the GoA has to offer:

•    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