Senior Governance Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for governance, policy, and strategic problem-solving? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by ensuring Alberta’s public agencies operate with integrity and accountability? Join our Agency Governance Unit as a Senior Governance Analyst and help shape governance practices that support transparency and excellence.

As a Senior Governance Analyst, you will:

• Lead and support governance initiatives for public agencies, including compliance monitoring, agency reviews, and process improvements.
• Develop best practices and tools such as guidelines, workflows, templates, and checklists to strengthen governance frameworks.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on governance issues, legislative compliance, and agency establishment or dissolution.
• Coordinate and manage projects such as Mandate and Roles Document renewals, Codes of Conduct updates, and agency accountability reporting.
• Prepare briefing materials and reports for senior leadership and respond to action requests with sound legislative interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including program areas, Public Agency Secretariat, and legal services to ensure effective governance.
• Provide support for the recruitment and appointment processes for the department’s 22 legislated public agencies, ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and best practices. 
• Assist with coordinating agency governance activities, including tracking vacancies, preparing documentation, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Support the development and maintenance of tracking systems for agency appointments and reporting. 
• Support the continuous improvement in governance practices and internal workflows. 

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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: Understands how different initiatives connect and impact overall priorities. Considers emerging trends and the broader implications of decisions. Looks at programs holistically to ensure changes fit smoothly into existing operations.
• Creative Problem Solving: Encourages an environment where new ideas are welcomed and explored. Finds innovative ways to address challenges and improve processes.
• Develop Networks: Builds strong, respectful relationships by honoring commitments and sharing information openly. Actively seeks diverse perspectives and collaborates to meet shared goals.
• Drive for Results: Sets clear goals and works steadily to achieve them. Navigates complex issues thoughtfully, aligns plans with organizational priorities, and removes barriers to teamwork. Provides practical, informed advice to support success.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to change and supports others through transitions. Stays open and flexible, looking for opportunities to improve programs and processes. Responds proactively to shifting priorities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in Public Administration, Law, Political Science, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in areas such as governance, policy development, legislative compliance, project management, process improvement, or stakeholder engagement.

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

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

Assets: 

• Understanding of Alberta’s Public Agencies Governance Act (APAGA) and related governance policies.
• Experience supporting agency creation, extension, or dissolution processes.
• Familiarity with Mandate and Roles Documents and Codes of Conduct.
• Knowledge of Ministerial and Cabinet approval processes.
• Ability to use records management systems and collaborative tools like SharePoint.
• Comfort handling confidential information and working in environments where discretion is essential.
• Experience as a volunteer or serving as a board member or staff member working with a board of an organization.

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

This position work Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please include a cover page detailing your interest in the position, and role related experience. In your resume, 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).

Final candidates will be required to complete a written assessment to demonstrate their writing skills and abilities.

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 have 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.