Policy and Research Analyst, Indigenous Policy

Role Responsibilities

Are you a highly self-motivated individual with sound judgment and excellent communication skills?  Do you thrive in an environment where you are required to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders? 
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Programs and Policy, the Policy and Research Analyst provides research, policy analysis, coordination and support relating to ministry-wide strategic policy and foresight functions within the department and on cross-divisional projects in which the division is participating.

The position performs all work with an integrated, systems approach, to ensure the interests and priorities of the department and the GoA are effectively represented. This position will provide support for the advancement of the Ministry's Indigenous policies and programs, as well as policy and research support more broadly. The position will support and assist others in the Community and Public Safety Services Branch, when needed.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Perform research as a basis for policy development and to ensure initiatives align and best practices are utilized.
•    Have a thorough understanding of the policy cycle, and department and ministry policy initiatives.
•    Provide support and coordination for work related to Indigenous Programs and Policy.
•    Support the Manager of Indigenous Policy in achieving unit and branch goals.

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.

•    Agility – you consistently take action and remain objective under pressure by making well-thought through decisions

•    Build Collaborative Environments – you promote positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching to constructively resolve conflict

•    Systems Thinking – you take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and integrate in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment, and potential risks when considering possible actions

•    Creative Problem Solving – you identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems

Qualifications

•    University graduation in law, policy, political science, Native Studies, business or public administration.
•    Minimum of 2 years related experience in the public sector with relevant research and policy analysis and development.
•     Equivalencies will be considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
•    Strong written communication skills and attention to detail, demonstrated in cover letter.

Assets:
•    Knowledge of Indigenous communities in Alberta and understanding Indigenous perspectives in relation to Public Safety and Emergency Services
•    Understanding of and experience with policy and decision making /approval process.
•    Knowledge and understanding of the justice system, as well as legislation and policies that impact Indigenous people and communities.

Please demonstrate through your resume and cover your experience level with the above-mentioned assets.

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

•    Office is located in Edmonton 
•    Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (Temporary full time)
•    Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:
•    A cover letter is required.
•    Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview.
•    This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
•    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