Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and functions for Public Safety and Emergency Services. The Policy Analyst reports to the Manager of Strategic Policy. As Policy Analyst, you will perform research and analysis and develop recommendations and information materials on a broad range of issues that may affect the direction and operations of legislated programs within the department. You will support government priorities, including department mandate commitments and other projects such as broad, systemic reviews of priority policy and legislative projects.
 
To be successful in this role, you will have:  

• The ability to think strategically and develop solutions to complex problems,
• The ability to provide facts in an objective manner,
• Knowledge of the policy development cycle and government decision-making process,
• Excellent verbal and written skills and
• Theoretical knowledge of project coordination strategies.

 
If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we encourage you to apply!

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

• Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
• Drive for Results – Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Works in an open an honest manner with colleagues.
• Systems Thinking – Considers interrelationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Develop Networks – Works on maintaining close relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Develop Self and Others – Seeks out learning and knowledge sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• University graduation in humanities, social sciences, law or public administration.
• Demonstrated research and/or policy experience.

Equivalencies considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:

• Experience interpreting and writing policy documents.
• Experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience writing for a variety of audiences.

Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

• Office is located in Edmonton, Alberta 
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:

• A cover  letter is preferred in your application.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview. 
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
• 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

 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.