Senior Policy Analyst

Posting Date: Jul 9, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 73510
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary, up to November 2026 

Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 16, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment 
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Role Responsibilities

Join a high-performing team driving strategic innovation across Alberta’s transportation system. As a Senior Policy Analyst in the Strategic Initiatives Unit, you’ll lead impactful projects, shape critical regulations like the Class 1 driver training framework, and influence policies that promote road safety and economic growth. Your work will directly support senior leadership and contribute to decisions affecting millions of Albertans.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives, you’ll lead multi-phase policy and engagement initiatives that support on-road safety and regulatory modernization. This role offers a dynamic environment where cross-ministry collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and forward-thinking analysis come together to shape long-term transportation outcomes. Your leadership will guide program implementation, legislative review, and strategic planning within the Traffic Safety Services Division.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Leading policy and regulatory development by designing and implementing transportation safety policies, including those relating to the Class 1 Learning Pathway and S-Endorsement
  • Driving project management through multi-phase initiatives involving legislative analysis, policy development, stakeholder consultation, and change implementation
  • Conducting complex research and analysis to evaluate existing and proposed policies, assess risks, and provide evidence-based recommendations to executive leadership
  • Engaging stakeholders and building partnerships across ministries, jurisdictions, Indigenous communities, and external organizations to gather input and align initiatives
  • Preparing high-quality materials for Cabinet, senior officials, and external audiences, including briefings, reports, communications plans, and regulatory updates
  • Implementing strategic programs in alignment with ministry goals, evaluating outcomes, and adapting based on emerging issues and stakeholder feedback
  • Contributing to operational leadership by supporting strategic and business planning, managing external contractors, and acting for the Director when required

 

Role Responsibilities cont.

What you’ll bring to the role:

  • Strategic thinking and systems awareness to anticipate policy impacts across transportation, economic, and social domains
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills to lead consultations, manage stakeholder dynamics, and influence high-level decision-making
  • Collaboration and relationship-building abilities to work effectively across diverse teams, disciplines, and sectors
  • Resilience and adaptability to navigate changing priorities, tight deadlines, and politically sensitive topics with professionalism
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset to synthesize data, research, and stakeholder insights into actionable policy options


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.  

Qualifications

Required:

  • A related university degree (e.g., Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, etc.), and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in policy analysis, development, and implementation. Equivalencies may be considered. 
  • Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.


Preferred:

  • Graduate degree in a related field
  • Demonstrated experience conducting consultations and developing regulatory or legislative proposals
  • Familiarity with Alberta’s transportation legislation and regulatory frameworks
  • Familiarity with contract development and management

 

Equivalencies are:

  • A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal 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

Additional Position Details:

  • This position is a temporary (up to November 2026), full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
  • Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

 

Recruitment Process:

  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.
  • Testing will be administered as part of our assessment 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. 
  • Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca