Senior Policy Advisor (Indigenous Relations)

Role Responsibilities

If you are enthusiastic about Indigenous policy development and possess strong analytical skills, this position is ideal for you. You'll research and analyze data and emerging trends in Indigenous economic, social, and governance policies. Your role will involve coordinating policy development and information sharing within the department and across ministries, providing strategic advice on policy options, and assisting in forecasting future trends. As the senior policy analyst, you assist with leading the team in accomplishing branch goals.

Key Responsibilities of the role include: 

• Policy Development 
• Data Analysis 
• Providing Strategic Advice
• Cross-Ministry Collaboration
• Team Leadership

Join us in making a meaningful impact on Indigenous policy development in Alberta. If you are driven by a commitment to social justice and have the expertise to shape policy directions, we encourage you to apply. Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Your contributions will help create stronger, more resilient Indigenous communities.

Apply now and help us drive positive change!

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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

APS Competencies that are important to the role:

• Agility: Readily changes the overall plan and implements a new approach when the original approach and assumptions are no longer valid.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes collaboration and positive relationships within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results.
• Develop Networks: Consistently connects with colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure their needs and information are represented in decision-making.
• Systems Thinking: Takes a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.
• Creative Problem Solving: Finds ways to access resources, information and technology from other areas and uses it to analyze issues, resolve problems and meet goals.

Qualifications

4 years University graduation in a related field (e.g., Public Policy, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, or History) plus 4 years progressively responsible experience in policy development. 

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.

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

Required:

• Experience in conducting research, performing analysis, writing and developing policies.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.

Assets:

• Understanding of governance structure, and decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, governance, organizations, communities, and culture.
• Awareness of national and global policy developments, data, trends, and legislation relevant to Indigenous policy.

Notes

Hours of Work

• 7.25 daily hours
• 36.25 weekly hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

Location

• 9920 108 Street Edmonton (Forestry Building)

Please provide a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the role.

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. 

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• 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.