Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Policy Analyst!
 

Working in the Evidence, Policy and Governance Branch, you will be surrounded and supported by a knowledgeable team who value making a difference, strive to provide quality policy advice, encourage continuous learning, and work as a team to achieve results.
 

Reporting to the Manager, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategic Policy, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for providing research-based and politically informed advice in strategic policies and Alberta’s participation in Federal-Provincial-Territorial forum. 
 

You will be accountable for the following key activities: 

• Lead and participate in working groups with federal, provincial, and territorial governments to ensure Alberta's strategic goals are reflected in pan-Canadian labor market initiatives.
• Prepare policy papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior officials that incorporate economic and political insights, along with current labor force issues and Alberta's interests.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and factors critical to labor force development, generating policy responses that support improved outcomes for Albertans.
• Engage and collaborate with government stakeholders to inform strategic initiatives and policy projects.
• Prepare Cabinet reports and briefing materials to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with other branches, divisions, and Alberta ministries to develop coordinated responses to labor force-related issues.

Please click on this link for a Job Description.

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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
 

• Agility:  The position is expected to anticipate and be responsive to change taking appropriate actions. Direction can often change quickly, so there is a need to quickly adapt and respond. 
   
• Systems Thinking:  The position is expected to consider a wide variety of labour force and workforce issues, trends and implications of workforce programs and policies in Alberta and across Canada. 
   
• Drive for Results:  The position is expected to achieve measurable results, lead projects to completion and deliver high quality deliverables. 
   
• Creative Problem Solving:  The position often works in the grey, and situations encountered are conceptual or nebulous. The position is expected to solve complex issues with no prior solutions as they come up and suggest new ways of approaching projects.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments:  This position is expected to contribute to the building of a high functioning and collaborative team through supporting strong team connections, respecting others' opinions and learning from others, supporting the performance and achievements of the team. 

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University degree in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. 
• For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.

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

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop solutions and recommendations for action.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to summarize and synthesize information from many different sources and perspectives.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to balance multiple ongoing projects and meet deliverables on tight timelines.
• Political acumen

Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships as you work with colleagues across the government, external stakeholders and represent the division or province in different forums.

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 permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta

In your resume, please 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.
 

As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.
 

The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks (security screening and academic verification) and reference checks. 
 

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 offers to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
• 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.