Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Join AEMA as a Policy Analyst! To ensure our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of emergencies and disasters.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst to help shape the future of emergency management in Alberta. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing legislation and policies that protect communities across the province—every day, your work will contribute directly to a safer, more resilient Alberta.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Management Strategic Planning and Legislation, the Policy Analyst leads the research, development, and evaluation of emergency management and 911 policy and legislative frameworks. This role is integral to ensuring Alberta’s approach is aligned with national best practices, legally sound, and responsive to the evolving needs of municipalities and Albertans. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, provide high-level advice to senior leadership, and support critical decisions with comprehensive, well-founded analysis. If you are driven by purpose and thrive in a fast-paced policy environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the safety and preparedness of the province.

You will be responsible for:
•    Leading and coordinating environmental scans to monitor national and international emergency management trends
•    Synthesizing research into reports and recommendations for legislation and policy development
•    Coordinating and contributing to legislative and policy review projects
•    Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and materials
•    Analyzing research to build evidence-informed policy options and recommendations
•    Drafting briefing notes, Cabinet Reports, and other strategic documentation
•    Participating in cross-government policy initiatives and consultations
•    Tracking and supporting the approval process for legislative and policy proposals
•    Providing expert guidance to municipalities exploring regional collaboration for emergency management
•    Advising internal teams on approval processes and contributing to major AEMA initiatives
•    Supporting the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre during emergency activations

Take your career to the next level with a role that makes a difference—apply now to join AEMA’s Policy and Legislation team and help shape the future of emergency management in Alberta.

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.

Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options.  Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values.  Identifies unintended consequences.

Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.  Asks questions to understand a problem.  Looks for new ways to improve.

Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders.  Identifies key stakeholder relationships.  Has contact with range of interested parties.  Actively incorporates needs of a broader group.  Influences others through communication techniques.

Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.  Plans based on experience.  Holds self and others responsible for results.  Partners with groups to achieve outcomes.  Aims to exceed expectations.

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Disaster and Emergency Management, or Political Science or related field PLUS 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.

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
For Example:
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 5 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience
Related minimum 6 years of experience

The successful candidate MUST have:
•    Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
•    Demonstrated strong research and analysis skills
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills suitable for high-stakes, executive-level audiences
•    Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior leadership and external partners
•    Sound judgment in navigating sensitive or high-profile policy and legislative issues

Assets:
•    Knowledge of the emergency management field across federal, provincial, and municipal levels
•    Knowledge of the emergency 911 Act and its regulations. 
•    Demonstrated experience in developing legislation, regulations, or policy in a government context
•    Familiarity with the Government of Alberta’s legislative development and approval processes
•    Experience supporting or participating in emergency response or coordination efforts
•    Capacity to recognize and propose innovative approaches to complex policy challenges

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

Term of Employment: 2 x Temporary until December 31, 2026

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

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.

Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role.

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
•    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