Water Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping water policy to support environmental, social, and economic outcomes? The Government of Alberta is seeking a skilled Water Policy Analyst to help coordinate and develop integrated water quality policies that guide the province’s environmental strategy.

As a Water Policy Analyst you will work across departments, other governments, and key stakeholders to research, design, and evaluate water policies. You will analyze complex issues, prepare recommendations for senior officials, and support legislation and program development focused on water quality, quantity, groundwater, and watershed management.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Research and analyze water policy issues to support informed decision-making.
•    Develop and evaluate policy options and legislative recommendations.
•    Collaborate with internal teams, regulators, and other jurisdictions to align policies.
•    Support communication, education, and awareness efforts around water policies.
•    Provide policy support for inter-departmental initiatives and strategic planning.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Agility: Adapts quickly to changing direction and priorities, delivering high-quality revisions under tight deadlines. Builds resilience by learning from shifting circumstances.

Creative Problem Solving: Explores issues from multiple perspectives to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that balance constraints and interests.

Drive for Results: Organized and self-driven, effectively manages time and risks to meet deadlines with professionalism and quality outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Considers long-term impacts, unintended consequences, and the broader social, economic, and environmental context in decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:
University degree (4 years) in environmental policy, public administration, natural resource management, or a related field a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalencies considered:
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.

Assets:
•    Experience working with Indigenous communities or incorporating Indigenous knowledge into environmental or water policy development.
•    Demonstrated familiarity with intergovernmental processes, including collaboration at the federal-provincial or interjurisdictional level.
•    Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and facilitation, particularly in complex, multi-interest policy environments.
•    Knowledge of watershed planning frameworks or principles of integrated water resource management (IWRM).
•    Proficiency in using data visualization tools or GIS software to support environmental policy analysis and decision-making.

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

•    This competition is for 1 permanent full time position located in downtown, Edmonton. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies within the team.
•    Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Applicants are required to include a COVER LETTER with clear and concise specific examples that demonstrate how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies. The cover letter may be used to assess your communication skills as part of the screening process.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time).
E.g.: Lifeguard Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
E.g.: Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

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

Links and information on what the GoA has 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/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives.
•    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 agreements.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.