Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you a problem solver who enjoys learning, understanding systems, and identifying areas for improvement? Do you thrive in engaging with internal and external teams and stakeholders to achieve business goals? If so, the Policy Analyst role in Proceedings Management, Energy Policy Branch, may be the perfect fit for you. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal and policy work in the energy and minerals sector while shaping strategies that impact both government and industry. If you’re ready for a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role, we encourage you to apply!

As a Policy Analyst, you will play a key role in advancing the Energy and Minerals Proceedings Management Branch’s mandate by conducting in-depth research, analysis, and providing strategic policy advice on legal issues affecting the department.  Working as part of the Judicial Review Team, you will assist in preparing responses to judicial reviews of departmental decisions, particularly royalty disputes, ensuring fair and consistent policy administration.

In this role, you will:
 

• Support Litigation & Judicial Reviews – Assist senior analysts and counsel with legal strategies, file preparation, and compliance with court-imposed deadlines.
• Prepare Clear Briefings – Translate complex legal and policy information into concise, well-structured recommendations for leadership.
• Engage with Stakeholders – Build strong relationships, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support effective decision-making.
• Analyze Legal Frameworks – Interpret legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks to assess risks and inform departmental decisions.
• Adapt to Changing Priorities – Navigate shifting priorities with agility, anticipating potential risks and unintended consequences.
• Demonstrate Strong Judgment & Communication – Apply critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication to simplify complex issues.

 
The ideal candidate has experience in policy research, legal analysis, or litigation support, preferably in the energy or natural resources sector. A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be key to success in this role.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencis

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 required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Competencies for this position include: 
 

• Systems Thinking: This position takes a long-term view towards the organization’s objectives, seeks stakeholder perspectives, and anticipates outcomes and potential impacts in fulfilling this role’s responsibilities.
• Agility: This position must remain aware of changing government priorities/policies and support major projects or policy development. Must think pro-actively and readily adapt leading practices into everyday role.
• Drive for Results: This position must possess a strong focus on achieving organizational objectives which are consistent with APS direction while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: This position must proactively build, leverage, and grow networks and relationships across divisions and varying groups of stakeholders, to collect perspectives and facilitate communication. 
• Creative Problem Solving: This role must be able to access appropriate resources quickly and develop approaches that ensure timely and accurate responses. Must be able to bring right people together to understand challenges and perspectives and find solutions to meet their needs.

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
University graduation in a related field (Arts, Business, Commerce, Law) and two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience is required.  Related experience can include research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical writing and briefing, issues analysis and solution development, and project management. Equivalencies will be considered as described below:

Equivalency
Directly related education or experience considered based on: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets
The following are considered assets for the position: 

• Prior experience working in the energy and minerals industry or related ministries and agencies.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations, ministerial orders, guidelines, AER Directives and relevant legislations such as Mines and Minerals Act, Responsible Energy Development Act, Alberta Stewardship Act, Allowed Cost Regulation, Oil Sands Royalty Regulation, Mines and Minerals Dispute Regulation, Oil Sands Allowed Costs Regulation, Mines and Minerals Administration Regulation, Petroleum Royalty Regulation and Natural Gas Royalty Regulation, Alberta’s Tenure and Liability framework for Oil and Gas to provide feasible recommendations to Management and executive leadership.
• Experience working in the public sector or within public sector decision-making processes.

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 currently filling one 12-month temporary full-time position.

Working hours for this role is 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Role is in North Petroleum Plaza, Edmonton, AB

A Written Assessment may form part of the Assessment process.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or 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. 

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

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.
• 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.