Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop policy documents, briefing materials, and advice for senior decision makers on municipal grant policy
• Conduct advanced financial and data analysis, visualization and data storytelling to support policy options, program changes, and new initiatives
• Conduct research, analysis, and environmental scanning to identify emerging policy issues
• Design policy options that balance stakeholder interests with provincial government objectives
• Support stakeholder engagement to understand and assess municipal and partner perspectives
• Provide advice and recommendations on complex grant policy and intergovernmental issues
• Develop recommendations for new grant programs and changes to existing policies and programs
• Prepare briefing notes, options, and recommendations for senior leadership review
• Contribute to development of program guidelines and administrative agreements
• Prepare reports on grant allocations and funded projects for senior management and stakeholders
• Respond to inquiries from the Minister’s Office, MLAs, internal partners, and external stakeholders using reporting and data tools (e.g., PowerBI, Excel, grant systems)
  
  

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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.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Data Analyst), supplemented by 4 years of related experience
• Training or experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or data visualization is considered a significant asset. Directly related education may be considered an equivalency for experience on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Experience with Microsoft Access, PowerQuery/PowerPivot, dashboard development, or other BI/analytics tools is preferred.

Assets:

• Extensive understanding of Government of Alberta policy development processes, legislative and regulatory frameworks, and effective policy advice
• Strong knowledge of provincial accountability frameworks, departmental business planning, and government decision‑making processes
• In‑depth knowledge of municipal grant programs, policies, procedures, and processing
• Strong understanding of the Local Government Fiscal Framework Act, Municipal Affairs Grants Regulation, and relevant sections of the Government Organization Act
• Working knowledge of municipal operations, infrastructure management practices, and provincial‑municipal relations
• Knowledge of provincial legislation and regulations affecting municipalities
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, consultation, and change management
• Strong understanding of conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools
• Advanced data analysis expertise, including data cleaning, modeling, validation, and integration
• Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel Power Query/Power Pivot)
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Policy Analysis & Advice: Ability to provide clear, evidence based policy advice and recommendations to senior decision makers, linking data insights to policy implications, risks, and opportunities
• Data & Analytics: Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including building analytical models, dashboards, and visualizations; ability to modernize and automate data processes
• Advisory: Ability to explain complex grant programs, policies, and underlying principles to diverse stakeholders
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical and issues management skills, using innovative and creative approaches to assess impacts and develop solutions
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to non technical audiences
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities independently or within a team in a fast paced environment
• Collaboration & Consultation: Experience supporting or leading stakeholder consultation processes and developing consultation materials
• Research: Strong research skills to support grant program implementation, performance measurement, and improved reporting

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 role is a permanent, full-time position with the standard work hours as 36.25 Monday to Friday.

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks.

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. 

Testing might be considered as part of our assessment process.

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.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.