Senior Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Looking to build relationships across different government ministries? Interested in supporting work to positively impact land use and natural resource development in Alberta?

Reporting to the Manager, Integrated Resource Management Coordination, the Senior Policy Advisor is integral to the Integrated Resource Management System (IRMS) Secretariat, which fosters early and frequent engagement, integration, policy alignment, and management of trade-offs to achieve responsible land and resource development in Alberta. This position is accountable for coordinating policy initiatives, managing projects, and facilitating collaboration among government ministries and agencies. The role exists to support the implementation of IRMS objectives and to ensure that environmental, economic, and social outcomes are achieved effectively in Alberta.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership and Coordination: Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of key IRMS initiatives.
• Program Development and Delivery: Develop and deliver programs that support staff collaboration and consistent resource policies across the IRMS.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Project Management: Lead and manage specific projects to ensure successful execution and alignment with IRMS objectives.
• Support to IRMS Secretariat: Provide critical support to the IRMS Secretariat through briefings, planning, and policy implementation.
• Support IRMS Priority Planning Processes: Contribute to the planning and prioritization processes of the IRMS to ensure strategic alignment and effective resource management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a policy professional who thrives in collaborative environments, is experienced in strategic planning, and is driven to make meaningful impact through policy and program innovation.

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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: The Senior Policy Advisor considers how changes in policies and processes impact various departments and future projects. They consistently plan for short, medium, and long-term effects of their decisions across the organization.
• Creative Problem Solving: The role engages different perspectives to identify root causes and explores various methods to achieve efficient and effective outcomes. For example, they analyze data from multiple sources to develop innovative solutions to policy challenges.
• Agility: The role anticipates changes, adapts to new priorities, and maintains resilience, ensuring actions align with evolving goals and organizational needs. They quickly adjust project plans in response to new information or shifting government priorities.
• Build Collaborative Environments: The role brings diverse perspectives together, facilitates open communication, and addresses conflicts to create a collaborative and productive work environment. They organize regular meetings to discuss project progress and resolve any emerging issues.
• Develop Networks: The Senior Policy Advisor builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information sharing. They engage stakeholders early in the planning process to ensure their needs and perspectives are considered.

Qualifications

University graduation in public policy, social science, political science, environmental studies, science, natural resource management, or a related discipline plus 4 years progressively responsible in policy development or related; 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:

• Minimum of four years of experience in policy development, strategic planning, or project management within a government or public-sector context.
• Experience managing complex projects from planning to evaluation, including ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely task completion.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders (internal or external).

Assets:

• Experience in developing, analyzing, and implementing policies in government or similar settings.
• Experience in planning and coordinating strategic projects in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, as assessed in resume, cover letter, interview, and testing.

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 is a full-time permanent opportunity in Edmonton.

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

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, 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).

This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

A written assessment may be conducted as part of the interview process.

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.