Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of programs, policies, and legislation designed to enhance the well-being of vulnerable Albertans. Key responsibilities include managing and evaluating primarily the FCSS program but could also include the other PCS programs. The role also involves full-cycle grant management, including overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, monitoring program outcomes, and supporting municipalities, Métis Settlements, and civil society organizations in the effective delivery of services.

In addition to program oversight, the position provides strategic advice to senior leadership, engages with stakeholders, and conducts research and analysis to inform preventive social service strategies. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, such as finance and legal, to develop policies, track project milestones, and ensure the timely completion of initiatives. It also involves preparing briefings, analyzing program data, and offering expert recommendations on emerging trends, social issues, and best practices to support informed decision-making.

The position is a key advisor and communicator, addressing complex and politically sensitive inquiries while supporting community capacity-building efforts. Stakeholder engagement is critical to developing and maintaining support for policy initiatives, The position is directly responsible for regular and ongoing engagement with stakeholders in information sharing, issues identification, problem solving and strategic thinking to find preventive solutions to social issues and support the implementation of the FCSS Accountability Framework.

The role ensures effective communication of major accomplishments and emerging issues to senior leadership. By facilitating the development and delivery of preventive social services, the position directly impacts the Ministry’s ability to design programs that enhance the well-being of Albertans and meet government priorities.

Please click this link to view the job description for this position. 

Qualifications

Minimum requirement standard:
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce and Social Sciences, Community Development and Education, with 4 years related work experience related to service delivery, policy and stakeholder relations.

The following will be considered assets :

• Strong knowledge of community development, provincial and community prevention networks and resources
• Current knowledge of emerging issues in preventive policies and practices
• Expertise in adult education
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and policy development skills
• Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership abilities
• Advanced understanding of MS365 software, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and Outlook
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, ministerial orders, and guidelines (i.e. Family and Community Support Services Act, Government Accountability Act, Government Organization Act, Municipal Government Act, Financial Administration Act, Alberta Public Agency Governance Act
• Knowledge of research methodologies, tools, statistics, techniques, and information systems, data management and analysis

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.

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.

position specific competencies:

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

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Candidates from various locations across Alberta may be considered pending Government of Alberta office availability.

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.

Final candidates may 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.