Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Partnerships, the Senior Policy Analyst will provide analysis and advice to support development of nuclear energy policy and a regulatory framework that ensures nuclear energy projects in Alberta meet desired environmental, economic, and social outcomes. They will also be responsible for supporting engagement on the use of nuclear energy in Alberta and cross-ministry and federal-provincial government coordination as the Ministry advances work on nuclear energy policy.

The role will contribute strong analytic skills to the branch and assist the ministry in achieving the Government of Alberta's priorities. The position requires a dedicated team player with strong leadership skills to understand, facilitate, coordinate and implement decisions that are integral to the success of the Government's vision related to nuclear energy and other priorities that are assigned. 

Key responsibilities include conducting in depth research, analysis, and policy options development. The role also involves representing the department through active participation and leadership in multi stakeholder projects and committees. Duties include preparing expert advice for the department and other ministries, supporting policy review and development such as drafting regulations, consulting on proposals, and securing necessary approvals to assist with policy implementation in collaboration with management. The position also involves project management, engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and providing clear communication and briefings to Executive leadership, senior agency staff, and senior officials.

Responsibilities are: 

1)    The Priority Initiatives Branch and Ministry of Affordability and Utilities has ready access to information, analysis and advice on issues assigned to the branch.

• Evaluates literature and gathers accurate and relevant background information about problems or issues.
• Understands the status quo and evolving trends and conditions to identify impacts and analyze options.
• Monitors and scans the environment, on an ongoing basis, to identify important policy developments in other jurisdictions.
• Research pertinent information and analyzes and assesses relevance to Alberta and potential impacts to a variety of social, environmental and economic outcomes.
• Evaluates provincial electricity, environment, safety, etc. rules to determine alignment with federal nuclear energy regulatory framework and identifies related impacts.
• Develops and utilizes information and data to support development of policy options and advice for leadership.
• Writes clear and accurate policy advice and briefings and provides verbal briefings on key issues.

Role Responsibilities cont.

2)    Ministry stakeholders, internal and external, have the opportunity to provide input to policy and to understand government actions.

• Undertakes research and supports engagement activities to better understand an issue area and the views and concerns of stakeholders and partners.
• Plans, designs, coordinates all aspects of engagement to meet the needs of the branch and ministry to ensure robust and effective policy development.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships within the ministry, cross-ministry, with intergovernmental and external stakeholders, and establishes networks to inform and communicate branch initiatives.
• Coordinates and contributes to the development of information delivered to stakeholders including the government, the public, Indigenous groups, industry and other interested parties.
• Represents the department by actively participating in multi-stakeholder committees and project teams.
• Gathers, synthesizes, and develops summary reports or conclusions resulting from the information obtained through engagements and participation in committees or external events.
  
  

3)    Complex projects and initiatives are appropriately planned and well executed.

• Takes a lead role, with minimal supervision, in carrying out major policy and project initiatives assigned to the branch and linked to the ministry’s mandate.
• Demonstrates advanced project management skills by developing detailed project plans, identifying critical timelines and deliverables, understanding and managing task interdependencies, and managing project risks.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, scientists, economists, accountants, legal, and communications to ensure projects are aligned with broader department and government priorities.
• Monitors project progress, tracks milestones, and adjusts plans as necessary to address unforeseen challenges or opportunities.
• Communicates critical project needs and seeks direction and approval where required.
  
  

4)    The Priority Initiatives Branch actively contributes to priority initiatives led by other groups in the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities, and other departments.

• Participates in departmental and cross-ministry projects and initiatives.
• Represents the department by leading and contributing to multi-stakeholder committees and project teams.
• Contribute as a team member on broader Division and Ministry initiatives.
• Is active in building and maintaining a positive work environment within the Branch and Division.
• Provides accurate information on issues and projects to stakeholders and partners in a timely manner.
• Provides authoritative and thoughtful advice and input.
• Recommends the appropriate course of action to the Executive for approval.

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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.

• Agility: Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing environment. For example, being able to adapt quickly to sudden changes in policy direction and government objectives.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. Lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. For example, engaging with other departments or team members to examine broader implications of proposed policy direction.
• Drive for Results: Openly acknowledges personal responsibility for outcomes, even when not all elements of a situation are within direct control but could have been managed through influence.
• Creative Problem Solving: Through the development of new and creative policies and strategies, the position must act as a change agent and find solutions to various resource development issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in economics, business, public admin, environmental science, engineering, law, or other related field plus four years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

Required experience:

• Experience in policy development, coordination, analysis, advising, etc.  

The following assets will be considered: 

• Experience and/or knowledge of Affordability and Utilities stakeholders and policies.
• Experience and/or knowledge of nuclear energy and/or nuclear energy policy.
• Experience with project management. 

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: Temporary, Full-time position (until March 2028).
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Cover letter is mandatory 
• 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.