Senior Analyst, Community Partnerships

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference on matters relating to older adults in Alberta?

If so, the Seniors Strategic Policy Branch, Seniors Division is looking for you to join our team! 

The Senior Analyst, Community Partnerships provides leadership, advice, and support for highly collaborative, cross-sectoral initiatives through provincial, community, and allied stakeholder partnerships. You will lead and support multiple projects and work with partners to plan and implement initiatives to advance ministry priorities. This will involve: 

• Research and analysis to inform program development and initiatives related to older adults.
• Design, plan, manage, and evaluate projects, including grant and contract management.
• Work strategically and collaboratively with stakeholders and ministry and cross government colleagues to advance outcomes related to the community initiatives focused on older adults, ministry business plan, and minister's priorities.
• Support the alignment of research, policy, program, and community initiatives across government that support the independence and well-being of Alberta seniors. 

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Awareness of key issues, trends, and services related to older adults in Alberta.
• Ability to analyze and conceptualize information from a variety of sources into clearly written documents and resources.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to convene, facilitate, and/or participate in a variety of stakeholder or cross ministry working groups.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment while embracing change and iteration.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Ability to be pro-active and take initiative.

All work is conducted with the goal of ensuring that the interests and priorities of the department, stakeholders and the Government of Alberta are effectively represented.

This position operates within the framework provided by:

• The branch and ministry operational and business plans and priorities.
• The Government of Alberta's established policy and legislative development processes.
• Established consultation and research processes.
• Direction from branch leadership.

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.
 

• Systems Thinking – you take a holistic, long-term view towards the organization’s objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving – you focus on continuous improvement and look for new ways toimprove results.
• Agility – you work in a changing environment and take initiative to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.
• Drive for Results – you seek to leverage internal and external relationships to ensure the organization gains meaningful input.
• Develop Networks – you develop and maintain internal and external relationships to achieve goals.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for this position:

• University graduation in a related field (social sciences, public administration or similar discipline);
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in program or policy development.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered equivalent on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets for this position:

• Experience working in the community-based senior serving, social, or health care sector or related government departments.
• Experience with program evaluation.
• Experience with contract and grant management policies and procedures.
• Experience leading teams and supporting full cycle project management.
• Experience developing communications, reports and/or presentations.
• Understanding of government processes and operations.

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

There is 1 full-time permanent position located in Edmonton, 44 Capital Boulevard. 

Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

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.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

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