Senior Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

If you are passionate about Indigenous policy development and have a keen analytical mind, this role is for you. Research and analyze data and emerging policy trends affecting Indigenous economic, social, or governance policy direction. Coordinate policy development and information sharing within the department and across ministries. Provide strategic advice on policy options and assist in forecasting trends.

Key Responsibilities of the role include: 

1.    Policy Development and Strategic Advice

• Develop strategic policies and provide policy recommendations.
• Conduct research and cross-jurisdictional scans.
• Prepare briefing notes and Cabinet documentation on Indigenous issues.
• Identify short- and long-term impacts of policy options.

2.    Coordination and Evidence-Informed Policy Advice

• Support research, analysis, and drafting of policy documents.
• Conduct policy analysis for Indigenous Relations and cross-government groups.
• Present findings on Indigenous policy trends.

3.    Cross-Ministry Collaboration

• Participate in and support cross-ministry projects.
• Liaise on projects involving Indigenous communities.

4.    Data Analysis and Strategic Advice

• Monitor and analyze data and research on Indigenous policy.
• Liaise with various jurisdictions and organizations.
• Support the implementation of Indigenous initiatives.

5.    Team Leadership

• Participate in team planning and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships across the department.
• Prepare responses to action requests.

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!.

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: 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

Required: 4 year University graduation in a related field (e.g., Public Policy, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, or History) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience in research and analysis, policy development and review, technical writing and briefing, project management or equivalent as described below. 

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.

Experience in the following will be considered as assets:

• Strong understanding of Government of Alberta (GoA) policy and strategic development, governance structure, and decision-making processes.
• Robust knowledge and experience in research and development of strategic policy frameworks with strong research, analytical, writing and synthesis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively in teams and to exercise discretion and diplomacy in a sensitive political environment.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, governance, organizations, communities, and culture.
• Awareness of national and global policy developments, data, trends, and legislation relevant to Indigenous policy.

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

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

• This is a full-time permanent position.

Location:

• Forestry Building 9920 108 Street Edmonton.

Other information:

• A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process 
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a academic credentials verification.
• 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. 
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

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
• 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