Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Assisted Living Alberta Service Delivery Transformation, the Senior Policy Analyst provides leadership, policy analysis and advice on strategic policy development and integration in the six policy domains under the strategic mandate of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS). The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for project management and advanced policy and program work associated with the development, review, evaluation, and implementation of provincial SCSS policy and programs.  

Senior Policy Analyst position requires a high level of creativity, innovation, independent research and ability to identify implications define issues and develop creative and appropriate solutions. This position will provide leadership in support of government and ministry priorities and in the development of forward looking, innovative social policy infrastructure that is relevant, integrated and sustainable. 

This position will carry following responsibilities:

• Undertakes strategic policy development based on high- profile government and ministry priorities.
• Undertakes policy research and analysis to support the ongoing work of SCSS and the GoA.
• Explores and presents strategic policy directions (foresight) on emerging or innovative policy approaches to address key SCSS policy challenges and questions.
• Supports strategic policy integration activities and initiatives to ensure SCSS programs are appropriately aligned and integrated within and across ministry policy domains.
• Builds collaborative relationships with program policy leaders, GoA Ministry partners, key stakeholders to ensure effective policy development and implementation. 

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- Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.

Drive For Results- Clarifies objectives and taps into a variety of available resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear.

System Thinking- Consistently takes a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

Develop Networks- Looks broadly inside and outside the APS to identify key stakeholders. Actively engages them early and ensures their voice is heard and their concerns are acknowledged.

Creative Problem Solving- Finds ways to improve complex systems or structures to better meet goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

A University degree in social sciences or a related field plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience is required; 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.

Successful candidate needs to have the following attributes:

• In depth knowledge of policy development and decision-making processes within the Government of Alberta.
• Expert knowledge of issues pertaining to strategic policy within the Government of Alberta.
• In depth knowledge of policies, legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of program evaluation processes and research methodologies.
• Knowledge and skill set for data analysis, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Excellent project management organizational skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team and the ability to manage multiple projects.

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 competition will be used to fill two full-time temporary positions, duration is 2 years. 

Hours of work:  Monday – Friday, 8:15 am -4:30 pm (36.25 hours/week)

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.

Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

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.
• 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.