Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Program Development, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for leading and coordinating the development and implementation of multiple transportation engagement and policy initiatives that will impact the long-term and future direction of the transportation system in Alberta. This includes developing and deploying innovative projects such as process improvements, transportation safety programs, regulatory reviews, and operational policy projects. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Project Management and Coordination - Design, lead, and support stakeholder activities, projects and events that influence the evolution of the transportation system, including demographic, policy, legislative, and economic analysis.  
• Policy Analysis & Advice - Lead the research and development of new policy proposals and actions; analyze implications of options, outcomes, and the impact on Albertans; identify potential risks and propose strategies to manage/mitigate identified risk; and plan for the implementation of policy decisions. This analysis may include consideration of the structure, funding, and operation of programs and/or services. 
• Engagement, Consultation and Facilitation - Lead the identification, research, and development of engagement plans and activities; identify potential risks and propose strategies to manage/mitigate identified risk; plan for the implementation of engagement; execute engagements including facilitating discussions with stakeholders.

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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.

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.  Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.  Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.  Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.  
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan. 
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks. 
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.

Qualifications

Required:  

• University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration or related, PLUS 4 years related experience or equivalent as described.

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

For Example: 

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience.
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 6 years of experience.
• Related minimum 8 years of experience .

The successful candidate MUST also have: 

• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Current knowledge of the transportation system in Alberta, as well as familiarity with issues affecting drivers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of transportation legislation, regulation, and policy.
• Strong understanding of the theory and practice of policy analysis, including complex, policy and program development process, policy planning and options development and decision-making processes within government.
• Understanding of theory and practice of problem-solving and analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of the theory and practice of engagement/consultation, including stakeholder engagement development process, engagement planning, analyzing results, and decision-making processes within government.

Assets: 

• Experience working on policy packages for Cabinet approval.
• Experience working with related transportation industry representatives.
• Experience working with key ministry partners including SARTR, PSES, Justice and Technology and Innovation.
• Experience in facilitation discussions on complex issues with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract development and management.
• Knowledge and proficiency in survey tools, such as Opinio or SurveyMonkey.
• Knowledge of Adobe Professional tools, including Adobe Acrobat Pro.

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:

• Term of Employment: 1 x Full Time Permanent and 1 x Temporary up to 15 months.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete a written assessment as part of the screening process. 
• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.