Senior Policy Analyst

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.

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. Remains aware of changing government priorities/policies. Takes opportunities to improve work processes and anticipates and adjusts behavior to the changes occurring.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on past experiences. Holds self and others accountable for results. Partners with groups to achieve desired outcomes and exceed expectations. 
• Develop self and others: Seeks out learning and knowledge sharing opportunities. Reflects on performance and identifies development opportunities. Takes initiative to stay current. Shares with the team even when not requested to do so. Actively provides coaching and mentorship for direct reports.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.
• Creative Problem Solving: Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies. 
• Systems Thinking: Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas. Understands, anticipates and accounts for the interrelated impacts of policy decisions across various groups and projects and factors this into planning.
  
  

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Energy & Minerals is currently seeking an agile and driven Senior Policy Analyst to join their Resource Development Policy Branch to contribute significantly  to the development of sound and robust Tenure policies for Alberta's energy and mineral resources.

Reporting to the Manager, Tenure Policy, the Senior Policy Analyst  will amongst other duties perform:

• Policy Developoment and Legislative support: Lead in the development of expert advice and recommendations on policies concerning Alberta's energy minerals and resources focusing specifically on resource development. Identify gaps in policy needs, provide analysis on pertinent areas, anticipate challenges, proactively mitigates concerns  and lead initiatives that are integral to the successful deployment of subsurface injection activities in Alberta
• Strategic Research and Advisory: The Senior Policy Analyst will leverage advanced research and analytic skills to provide expert, strategic advice to senior management and staff, aiding in the development of policies, legislation, and regulations to meet provincial and federal objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate and represent the Branch/Division in departmental, intergovernmental and industry committees as needed pertaining to tenure policy development as well as ensuring effective working relationships with the various groups. 
• Project Management and Leadership: Lead projects for policy development and implementation initiatives, such as development of terms of reference, project planning, project budgeting, and stakeholder identification, project monitoring and reporting working with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams and stakeholders. Successfully anchor multiple projects addressing diverse regulatory objectives.
• Issue Analysis and Advisory: Assess and prioritize issues, conduct thorough research, coordinate information, and render accurate advice to Branch Leadership on existing and emerging issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to optimize policy development and implementation across the Branch.
• Reporting: Prepare reports, recommendations, briefing materials, and make presentations to internal and/or external stakeholders for information and/or decisions. Synthesize and translate critical information for policy and informational use.

The incumbent must be agile and able to successfully take on emerging responsibilities as the role evolves, as well as demonstrate excellent leadership skills, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to strategically align unit  goals to the overall goals of the department.  Adaptability and systems thinking are critical skills in this position to adjust to changing priorities and assignments as well as ability to facilitate collaborative discussions that drive toward solutions. This position demands a high attention to detail, strong organizational and planning skills, and an ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple ongoing projects and deliverables.

Qualifications

Required:
University graduation in a related field such as Economics, Business, Law, Environmental Science, Arts, Public Administration, Public Policy etc plus a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience. Related experience may include policy development/review, research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical writing and briefing, issues analysis and solution development, and project management.

Equivalency:
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

Assets:
The following are considered assets for the position:

• Industry experience: Prior experience working in the energy and minerals industry or related ministries and agencies.
• Policy Development and Review Expertise: Experience interpreting legislation, regulations, and policies related to Energy and Natural Resources topics (e.g. Mines and Minerals Act, Energy Transition and Climate Policy, Tenure Policy and all Acts and regulations applicable to resource development across Alberta. etc.) to provide feasible recommendations to Management and executive leadership.
• Technical Skills: Significant experience in research and analysis, technical writing and briefing, issues analysis, and project coordination. 

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

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time)

Term of Employment:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.

Location:

• North Petroleum Plaza, 9945 108 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 2G6

A Written Assignment may form part of the Assessment process.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the candidate's responsibility. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct. 

What the GoA offers 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.