Senior Engagement Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Policy and Engagement Unit has an exciting opportunity available for policy professionals looking to leverage their skills in a dynamic and complex environment.

As the Senior Policy and Engagement Analyst, you will report to the Manager of Strategic Policy & Engagement. The Strategic Policy and Engagement Team supports internal and external stakeholder engagement and related project management and policy development activities to support strategic initiatives across the Ministry of Justice. As the Senior Engagement Analyst, you will require effective coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills to respond to sensitive, diverse, and complex issues pertaining to the justice system. 

As the Senior Policy and Engagement Analyst you will be:
 

• Conducting research and policy analysis of relevant information to provide strategic advice and options on a number of major policy initiatives that support the Department’s strategic directions for the justice system.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to plan, oversee, analyze, and coordinate implementation of high priority Justice policies and projects.
• Working directly with department experts on engagement activities required to support legislative and policy priorities. 
• Leading the development of strategic engagement plans to support ministry and government priorities. 
   

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
 

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

The following competencies will support your success in this role:

• Systems Thinking: You consider the whole system when developing strategic engagement plans and making recommendations to program areas on best practices, and helping others apply a system wide lens.
• Drive for Results: While working on project teams, you complete tasks and own performance, ensuring assigned actions are completed in a way consistent with direction and required timelines.
• Agility: You adapt to changing priorities, adjust projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities, and can explain the impact of changes to tasks to management. You proactively identify potential obstacles or risks related to engagement activities and recommends mitigations.
• Creative Problem Solving: You use research and analysis to find ways to improve systems. You employ subject matter experts from other areas to solve problems.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You support the development of engagement plans and involve stakeholders in their implementation. You support discussions during engagements and use enthusiasm to motivate and guide project teams. You acknowledge and work with diverse perspectives on project teams, often from other departments and business areas.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• University graduation in a related field.
• 4 years related policy experience. 
   

Assets:

• Experience writing reports, briefings, policy documents and cabinet reports, and/or presentations with recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience with government systems, policy cycle and policy approval processes.
• Experience supporting or leading engagement activities including drafting strategic engagement plans and developing engagement materials.
• Experience planning, leading and facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders. 

The following equivalencies may be considered:
 

• A related Masters plus a minimum of 2 years related experience.
• A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 6 years related experience.
• A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 7 years related experience.
• No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 11 years related experience.

Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is required as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.

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

• Full time permanent position located in the Oxbridge Place, Edmonton.
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• Successful 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. 

What we offer:
 

• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.