Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Transformation & Strategic Foresight, the Policy Analyst is responsible for developing and monitoring policy and regulatory frameworks to support the Government of Alberta’s digital transformation.

This role also includes creating and overseeing frameworks for content management such as data, information, and records management, to align with enterprise digital and Information Management and Technology (IMT) priorities.

The responsibilities of this role include:
•    Contribute to government-wide content management policy instruments through research, jurisdictional scans, and reviewing draft materials.
•    Provide writing, editing, and presentation support to ensure clear, accurate, and well‑designed digital transformation materials.
•    Manage stakeholder communications by drafting responses, coordinating with subject matter experts, and ensuring efficient information flow.
•    Build and maintain networks to gather expert insights and support consultation activities that inform policy development.
•    Capture and analyze consultation findings to develop clear, actionable recommendations for policy and decision‑making.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
•    Great self-directed research skills.
•    Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team setting.
•    Aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making, with mature judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
•    Ability to analyze complex problems and tailor effective strategies to diverse operational environments.
•    Critical thinking skills to assess how change in one area may affect related business practices and environments.

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

Requirements:
•    2-year diploma in a related field (such as Library and Information Studies, Information Management, Archival Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications). Equivalencies will be considered.
•    At least two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience.
•    Knowledge and understanding of information management concepts and practices.
•    A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies:
•    A related bachelor’s degree with no related experience; or
•    A related one-year certificate and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
•    A minimum of four (4) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets:
•    Basic knowledge of managing websites/portals, HTML editing and experience with content management systems (e.g., SharePoint or Drupal).
•    Knowledge and understanding of various legislation (Acts and Regulations), programs, policies, and practices and governing Information Management.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position    

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Remote across Alberta

•    This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.
•    Interviews will be conducted in person in Edmonton during the week of March 16, 2026.
•    Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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/about-the-alberta-public-service
•    Pension plans:
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