Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Intergovernmental and Cross Ministry Strategy, the Policy Analyst supports the development, integration and execution of intergovernmental strategies and initiatives to support economic growth, diversification, investment competitiveness and job creation in Alberta.

In your role as the Policy Analyst, you will:

• Support intergovernmental relations related to broad economic strategy and industries (e.g. briefing materials to support engagement with the federal government on economic priorities).
• Provide ongoing intelligence of intergovernmental trends and programs, and support collaboration with cross-government partners (e.g. federal economic development program updates and analysis of impact to Alberta, support cross-government tables).
• Provide cross-ministry intergovernmental economic strategy support (e.g. cross-team coordination and input).
• Support Federal/Provincial/Territorial activities related to the department's economic agenda.
• Collaborate and coordinate with teams across the department to support policy projects and initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives and policy projects that are focused on addressing economic challenges facing Alberta.
• Support the unit and the division to accomplish operational goals.

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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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues: Creates sharing opportunities, actively shares, accepts and listens to others, recognizes conflict, respects and discusses opinions openly, supports group even to learn from mistakes, recognizes differing interpretations.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight: Asks questions to understand a problem, looks for new ways to improve results and activities, explores different work methods and what made projects successful; shares learning, collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.
• Develop Network: Maintains collegial internal relationships and understands external network: Seeks to understand perspectives and needs of others, follows through, has integrity and respect for others, helps and follows through, keeps key stakeholders informed; is professional and respectful.
• 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.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change: takes opportunities to improve work processes, anticipates and adjusts behaviour to change, remains optimistic, calm and composed in stressful situations, seeks advice and support to change appropriately, works creatively within guidelines.

Qualifications

University graduation in Political Science, Economics, Public Administration or in a related field; 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

The following knowledge or experiences are considered assets: 

• Understanding of the Canadian federal system of government and Canadian intergovernmental relations environment, and awareness of jurisdictional issues, emerging issues and current events impacting intergovernmental relations.
• Familiarity with policy development and awareness of government decision-making processes, including preparing and providing analysis, briefings and presentations.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships and success in working on complex issues within short timelines.
• Interpersonal and team skills with the ability to work as part of a team to achieve the desired ends, and participate as an effective team member.
• Capacity to provide analysis and creative thought in the development of strategic options and policy recommendations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to write in a clear and succinct manner.
• Strategic thinking, synthesizing, conceptual and analytical skills.

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 competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.

Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It's important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs. 

Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Final candidates may require to undergo a security screening.

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. 

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.