Sr.Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Reporting respectively to the Manager, Policy and Program Development and the Manager, Motor Vehicle Modernization, these positions support complex policy, legislative, modernization, and program development work that shapes the future of Alberta’s transportation system. Together, the roles provide strategic analysis, advice, coordination, and implementation support for initiatives related to transportation policy, regulatory review, service delivery improvement, stakeholder engagement, and long-term modernization planning, including work that informs senior leadership decision-making.

The responsibilities of these roles include:

• Leading and coordinating complex policy, legislative, modernization, and program development initiatives.  
• Conducting research, analysis, and option development on transportation policy, legislation, regulation, service delivery, and operational issues.  
• Developing recommendations, identifying implications and risks, and supporting mitigation and implementation strategies.  
• Preparing briefing notes, reports, presentations, and other materials for senior leadership and decision-makers.  
• Supporting the planning and implementation of policy, program, and operational changes.  
• Leading or supporting stakeholder engagement, consultation, and facilitation activities with internal and external partners.  
• Building collaborative relationships and incorporating stakeholder input into policy and program development.  
• Representing the division on committees, working groups, and cross-ministry initiatives.  
• Supporting broader branch planning, coordination, and priority work as required.
  
  

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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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration or related, PLUS 4 years related experience or equivalent as described.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.
  
  

Equivalencies:

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience; or
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 6 years of experience; or
• 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.
• 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.
• Current knowledge of the transportation system in Alberta, as well as familiarity with issues affecting drivers and stakeholders.
• 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

Term of Employment: 2 Permanent, Full-time positions and 1 Temporary - 8 month position.

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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.