Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about forest policy and eager to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? This is your opportunity to be considered for helping to shape the future of forestry in Alberta by supporting the development of policies that balance environmental stewardship, industry innovation, wildfire and forest management, and community needs. As a key part of the Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch within the Forestry Division, you would play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact policy initiatives that align with government standards and priorities.

Be at the Centre of Forestry Policy Development

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research, legislation, and operational policy. You would act as the vital link between technical experts, legislative planners, and government policy specialists, ensuring that Alberta’s forestry policies are informed, strategic, and effectively implemented. From managing the policy development lifecycle to providing expert advice on legislative processes, this position is central to driving coordinated, timely, and forward-thinking forestry policy across the province.

The key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining forestry policy inventories and tracking systems.
• Coordinating policy review schedules and staff training initiatives.
• Supporting subject matter experts in the creation of operational policies.
• Analyzing forestry issues and synthesizing research to inform policy direction.
• Preparing briefings, reports, and decision-making documents for leadership.
• Aligning forestry policy development with broader departmental frameworks.
• Participating in interdepartmental committees and working groups.
• Implementing project management practices for policy initiatives.
• Conducting environmental scans on national and global forestry trends.
• Drafting project plans, progress reports, and policy-related documentation.

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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.

• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to inform decision making in order to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationship with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: A degree in public policy,political science and public administration, forestry, environmental science or a related discipline plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:

• Previous work in public policy.
• Project management experience.

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 is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. There is an opportunity to work overtime for wildfire operational support.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
• In your resume 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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.