Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Prevention of Family Violence and Abuse Branch is dedicated to creating an Alberta free from family violence, sexual violence and abuse. Through a coordinated provincial response, the branch focuses on prevention and the enhancement of comprehensive, community-based services, supports and programs.

We are currently seeking a Policy Analyst to join the Family Violence Integrated Strategy team. This position reports to the Manager and plays a key role in supporting complex policy initiatives that address family and sexual violence across the province. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of Alberta’s 10-Year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence by working collaboratively with internal teams, community organizations and ministry partners.

Role Responsibilities

•    Strategic Planning Support: Conduct research, analysis and reporting to inform government policy on family and sexual violence prevention. Provide evidence-based advice by reviewing and analyzing research.
•    Project Management: Collaborate with senior staff to lead and support major policy and planning projects. Review, evaluate, interpret and implement provincial policies aligned with departmental objectives.
•    Policy Development: Compile information into briefing notes, discussion documents and summary reports. Support the development of new policy initiatives based on research findings and recommendations. Identify
     service gaps and provide analysis on key research areas.
•    Policy and Program Consultation: Influence project outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and communication. Coordinate timely information exchange with ministry staff, other government departments,
     service providers, and community stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Albertans while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

-    Build Collaborative Environments: Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress.
-    Agility: Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.
-    Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder.
-    Creative Problem Solving: Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
-    Develop Networks: Actively seeks input into change initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

Requirements:
University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; 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 will be considered assets:

-    Prior experience in the development and implementation of legislation and/or policy.
-    Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office suite.
-    Direct experience with government role, structure, budget, policies and procedures and awareness of the political environment/decision making process.
-    Previous project management experience.
-    Experience with research methodologies and preparing recommendations.
-    Experience writing briefing notes.
-    Post-secondary degree in humanities, social sciences or related fields to family violence prevention and intervention.


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 are Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week.

LOCATION: Candidates from across the Country and Province of Alberta are encouraged to apply; however, the successful candidate must be able to work out of a designated Children and Family Services office in Alberta 5 days a week.

Application Requirements:

As part of the application process, you are required to:
•    Complete all pre-screen questions.
•    Write a cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications.
•    Complete any applicable pre-employment documentation requirements.
•    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.

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.