Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference on matters relating to the aging population and Alberta’s seniors? If so, the Seniors Strategic Planning Branch is looking for you to join their team!
 

The Seniors Strategic Planning Branch (within Seniors Division) promotes programs, policies, and initiatives to address social isolation, elder abuse, older workers, ageism, transportation needs, and aging well in community for older Albertans. In addition, the division is responsible for community-based seniors serving sector development, administering community grants, supporting collaboration with stakeholders, and providing input on cross-ministry policies and programs to support seniors from a government wide perspective.
 

As Senior Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for leading strategic policy development activities related to seniors and Alberta’s aging population. This will involve:
 

• Supporting the alignment of research, policy, program, and community initiatives across government that support the independence and well-being of Alberta seniors.
• Working strategically with internal and external stakeholders to advance the outcomes related to the business plan and minister’s priorities.
• Designing, planning, managing, and evaluating projects, including grant and contract management.
• Conducting in-depth policy analysis and coordinating program and policy related cross-government and interdepartmental initiatives that support Alberta’s seniors.
• Drafting briefings, conducting research, and preparing reports on specific policy topics.
   

As the successful candidate, you will have:
 

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to understand government priorities, identify issues, develop appropriate solutions.
• An understanding of research methods and the policy development cycle.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
   

If you are up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!
 

This posting will be used to fill vacancies within the Seniors Strategies and Program Support Unit and the Community Partnerships and Program Unit.
 

Please see the following links below to view the job descriptions for these positions: 

Position 1: Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Position 2: 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.
 

The following competencies will support your success in this role:
 

• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Networks

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Degree in a related field such as social sciences, humanities, public policy etc. 
Minimum of 4 years’ progressive experience in research and/or policy development.
 

Equivalency: One year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.
 

University graduation in a related field, such as Social Sciences and Public Administration, supplemented by 4 years progressively responsible related experience in research and/or policy development or equivalent as described below.
 

Assets:

• Experience supporting full cycle project management of complex projects including diverse stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings and/or presentations providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience or awareness of trends and current issues related to older adults and the aging population.
• Experience working with stakeholders to achieve common outcomes.
• Experience working with policies, legislations, acts, and/or regulations.
• Post graduate degree in a related field.
   

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
 

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.

Notes

This competition will be used to fill 2 permanent, full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
 

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.
 

Please include a cover letter with your application and specify which position you are interested in (or both).
 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
 

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 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.