Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to influence the future of Alberta’s transportation system? Join a high-impact team driving legislative and policy innovation across the province. As a Policy Advisor in the Strategic Initiatives unit, you will lead research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and project implementation to shape how Albertans move, connect, and thrive within Alberta’s transportation system.

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will conduct critical analysis, provide strategic advice, and coordinate cross-government initiatives aligned with provincial priorities focused on the development and implementation of forward-looking transportation policy and engagement strategies. Your work directly informs senior leadership, contributes to high-profile decisions, and influences legislation with far-reaching impacts on safety, mobility, and economic development.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing transportation-related strategic policy initiatives.
• Conducting environmental scans, research, and data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Preparing high-quality briefing notes, reports, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Analyzing trends, policy issues, and program opportunities to optimize initiatives.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagements with Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry partners, and the public to foster collaboration and information exchange.
• Coordinating multi-stakeholder projects in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Providing expert policy and project management advice to cross-ministry committees, internal teams, and senior decision-makers.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to navigating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster teamwork across diverse groups.
• Analytical and strategic thinking to identify innovative solutions and anticipate challenges.
• Adaptability and resilience to work effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering impactful results.
• Initiative and a growth mindset, showing curiosity, self-direction, and a proactive approach to learning in a dynamic and evolving policy environment.
• Organizational acumen to juggle multiple initiatives and deadlines without losing focus on strategic objectives.

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, social sciences, economics, etc.), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Experience gathering and analyzing various sources of information and preparing reports with recommendations.
• Experience achieving buy-in and consensus from diverse stakeholders.
• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills.

Assets:

• Previous experience working in a public policy or regulatory environment within government or a similar organization.
• Experience in policy analysis, stakeholder consultation, and legislative or regulatory development.
• Experience creating presentations and developing briefing notes, speeches, and background materials for senior leaders.

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible 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 permanent, 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.
• Candidates may be required to participate in a written assignment as part of our screening 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.
 

• 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 a modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.