Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Services Division within the Ministry of SCSS is seeking a skilled and driven Policy Analyst to join the team! This position plays a crucial role in supporting key priority policy initiatives and provides valuable analytical insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate policy research activities including scanning, applied research, cross-divisional/cross-ministry information gathering, and synthesis/analysis. 
• Provide policy analysis and advice as it relates to program policy. 
  • Policy Framing - Provides advice and analysis on policy issues, incorporating input from various departments to assess opportunities, risks, costs, benefits, and implementation implications.
  • Policy Review/Development - Provides support on policy projects, including reviewing policies, developing materials, preparing briefings, participating in committees, assisting with project planning, drafting proposals, and tracking project progress.
  • Policy Capacity and Coordination - Provides input and advice on proposed changes to programs, delivers accurate information on policy issues, and prepares briefing materials for senior management.
• Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective policy development and implementation. 

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

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience.

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:

• Experience with related policy, including relevant legislation, regulations, and program evaluation processes.
• Experience with related programs and developments in other jurisdictions, as well as government structures, processes, and approval mechanisms.
• Experience in preparing briefing materials and reports, as well as participating in committees.
• Experience with conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving tasks, including synthesizing complex material and developing solutions.
• Experience in working independently or as part of a team, collaborating with clients at all organizational levels, and maintaining political sensitivity while demonstrating strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in provincial government strategic policy related to the health-social services interface.
• Research experience and understanding in issues of poverty in Alberta.

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

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.