Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about public policy and motivated by work that makes a real difference for Albertans? This is an opportunity to contribute to high‑profile, meaningful policy initiatives that support evidence‑based decision‑making across government.

As a Policy Analyst, you’ll work in a collaborative, professional environment where your analysis, research, and problem‑solving skills directly inform programs, legislation, and strategic initiatives.

What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
•    Research, analyze, and evaluate policy issues, options, and impacts using qualitative and quantitative data.
•    Prepare clear, concise briefing materials, reports, and recommendations for senior leaders.
•    Support the development, review, and implementation of policies, legislation, and programs.
•    Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment.
•    Monitor emerging trends, risks, and best practices to inform policy advice.
•    Contribute to cross branch or cross ministry initiatives and working groups.

What You Bring
You’ll be successful in this role if you have:
•    Experience in policy analysis, research, or program development within a complex organization.
•    Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.
•    The ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, actionable advice.
•    Demonstrated relationship building skills and the confidence to work across teams and stakeholders.
•    Sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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.

•    Systems Thinking: Understands how work impacts the broader organization and anticipates how changes in one area affect others.
•    Agility: Demonstrates adaptability by responding effectively to changing priorities.
•    Drive for Results: Focuses on priority outcomes, effectively uses resources, and delivers results aligned with organizational goals.
•    Build Collaborative Environments:  Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
•    Creative Problem Solving: Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
•    Develop Networks: Identifies and maintainins close relations with l stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standard:

A University graduation in Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics or a related field. 

Equivalency: 
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
•    A related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and two years of related experience, or
•    A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and three years of related experience.

Assets:
•    Knowledge of government decision making processes.
•    Familiary with the policy cycle and policy development.
•    Experience in project management.

Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess writing skills and attention to detail.

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

Location:
This position is based in Edmonton, Alberta out of the Peace Hills Trust Tower Building.

Hours of work:
36.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm.

This competition is being used to fill more than one vacancy and future opportunities at the same or lower classification level.

Links and information on what the GoA has 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.