Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research, analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of transportation policies, programs, and initiatives that support government priorities and improve outcomes for Albertans.
• Manage complex, multi-phase projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic advice, evidence-based recommendations, and policy options to senior leadership for implementation of programs and initiatives, including the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations, and decision documents.
• Conduct environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, and impact assessments to identify emerging issues, risks, opportunities, and best practices.
• Develop and implement engagement and consultation strategies with internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities, industry partners, community organizations, and other government departments.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support policy development, program implementation, program related policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams, committees, and working groups to advance ministry priorities, achieve project outcomes, and support informed decision-making.
• Evaluate existing programs and policies, assess effectiveness and impacts, and recommend enhancements to improve service delivery and policy outcomes. 
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with policy, program, and project initiatives while balancing operational, financial, and stakeholder considerations.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning, provide leadership and mentorship to team members, and act on behalf of management as required.

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.
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as Political Science, public policy and other Social Sciences, or related field (such as Business Administration), plus 4 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.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of policy development, analysis, evaluation, and program implementation in a government environment.
• Understanding of transportation legislation, regulations, policies, and issues affecting Alberta’s transportation system.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement, consultation, and multi-stakeholder decision-making processes.
• Understanding of research methods, risk assessment, and evidence-based policy development.
• Knowledge of project management and contract management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot), survey tools, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Skills

• Strong policy research, analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving skills as related to development of programs and initiatives.
  
• Ability to assess complex issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong consultation, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, coordinate teams, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment:1 Permanent and 1 Temporary

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

Location: Edmonton

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.

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.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.