Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The PPG branch is looking for a Policy Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Access and Privacy Policy, this position is part of the team responsible for developing and monitoring the Government of Alberta’s privacy policy instruments. This work spans the full policy suite, from legislation to enterprise‑level guidance on privacy.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Supporting the development of enterprise privacy policy instruments (e.g., legislation, policy, directives, standards and guidance) through research, analysis, and jurisdictional scans.
• Reviewing and contributing to policy content to ensure alignment with best practices and legislative requirements.
• Providing writing, editing, and presentation support to communicate complex policy information clearly.
• Supporting stakeholder communications by preparing responses, coordinating input, and managing inquiries.
• Building and maintaining networks to inform policy development through consultations and stakeholder engagement.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills to clearly present complex information and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess impacts and inform decision-making.
• Self-directed research and collaboration skills to identify best practices and support cross-jurisdictional insights.

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 (e.g., Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, Information Management), supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Familiarity with privacy law and concepts or policy processes.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies:

• A related Bachelors  degree with no  experience; or
• Four (4) years of related experience; or

Assets:

• Experience providing guidance or responding to inquiries related to privacy legislation or practices.
• Knowledge of government operations or processes.
• Knowledge of regulations and policy frameworks governing privacy, including the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

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

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

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

Location: Edmonton

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/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.