Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Affordability and Utilities is responsible for managing Alberta's electricity policy framework to ensure they are developed responsibly, in a way that benefits and brings value to Albertans as the owners of these resources.

The Policy Analyst is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic priorities and initiatives consistent with Affordability and Utilities mandate and business plan goals.

Reporting to the Manager, Electricity Sustainability and Innovation, the Policy Analyst supports such strategic priorities as:

- Policy work related to the generation, transmission, and market-based trading of electricity 
- Issues management
- Planning and reporting
- Other strategic initiatives

The position is responsible primarily for coordinating the management of issues/projects and may be involved in data collection and analysis and developing recommendations or ideas for further discussion with management. The Policy analyst conducts standard data collection and policy analysis, with precedents to follow for briefing notes and reports. The research assignments and preparation of briefings are known. Within the context of these assignments, this position must determine the most appropriate approach and practice used to achieve results. Performs policy analysis, reasons and draws inferences from data to assist in developing recommendations on policy. Decisions will directly impact the timely management of issues, ensuring that advice developed by themselves and other branch staff is not unnecessarily delayed in being delivered to Affordability and Utilities executive.

The position is also responsible for:

1)    Support policy coordination activities related to Energy's projects and initiatives.

• Maintain knowledge of, and advise on, current policy issues and changes that may impact Affordability and Utilities projects and initiatives or may require additional tools to achieve defined outcomes.
• Collect, update and analyze energy data and statistics.
• Track and anticipate emerging challenges facing Alberta's electricity industry, such as changing generation profiles and climate change policy.
• Conduct research and work with Senior Policy Analysts and Branch leadership to develop briefing materials, options, and recommendations for the Premier, Minister, Executive Council, and other senior officials.
• Advise on timelines and milestones for policy and product development in order to implement changes within desired time frames. Make recommendations on project plans, resourcing and timelines to reach milestones.
• Maintain a series of products to communicate processes, timelines and facilitate decisions on timing and sequencing of initiatives.

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: Position will be responsible to maintain and improve processes for managing branch projects and action requests.

Drive for Results: Position requires a results focused individual that takes personal responsibility in ensuring key deliverables are met on time.

Build Collaborative Environments: It is critical that the position builds strong relationships with other Branch staff and key individuals in the Assistant Deputy Minister's office. These relationships will facilitate trust and open discussion in improving processes and adjusting timelines.

Creative Problem Solving: This position will be required to solve problems relating to electricity policy development and the management and reporting of branch activities. The position will be expected to question existing processes and approaches and come up with well thought out alternatives.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (economics, public administration, business, arts, political science, international relations, law, etc.) with no experience.
 
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.

Required Experience: 
•    Working Knowledge of Alberta’s Restructured energy market design
 
Assets: 
•    Understanding of the economic of electricity Markets & Systems 
•    Working knowledge of policy development cycle and development of briefing notes
 
Other Requirements:
•    Must be available for travel at least 25%
 
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

Hours of Work:
•    8:15 am to 4:30 pm
•    36.25 hours per week (full-time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:
•    Temporary (Until March 2027) 

Location:
•     Edmonton
 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Cover letter is Preferred.
 

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 have 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.