Labor Relations Senior Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Labour Relations Policy and Legislation, the Labour Relations Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for advanced policy and project management work associated with the regular review of labour relations policy and legislation. 

You will be responsible for the following key activities:

1.     Identify issues, trends and developments in the labour relations sector. 
2.     Provide policy advice on labour relations issues and support changes to labour relations policy or legislation.  
3.    Plan and lead engagement with external stakeholders that informs labour relations policy.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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

Competencies for this position include:

• Drive for Results – The position must be able to achieve measurable results in managing larger projects to completion and when developing various briefings, correspondence, and other identified products, within prescribed (and often tight) timelines.

• Systems Thinking - The position is expected to consider a wide variety of factors in their work, including how wider societal factors such as the economy, technological change, and the labour market may cause labour relation issues to arise, and how the programs and policies of other departments can impact labour relations legislation.  

• Build Collaborative Environments - This position is expected to contribute to the building of a high functioning and collaborative team through forming connections with individual staff members as well as supporting strong team connections, both within the unit, branch, and among internal and external stakeholders, as necessary.

• Agility - The position must be able to demonstrate resiliency in an often-dynamic environment, where priorities and direction may shift without advance notice. The position is expected to anticipate and be responsive to change by taking appropriate actions, such as adjusting behaviors, and identifying alternate approaches and solutions.

Qualifications

University graduation in Public Administration, Political Science, or Labour Relations or in a related field 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.

Candidates without with the required combination of years of experience and education may be considered at a lower classification and salary. 
The position requires the following skills and experience:

Skills:

• Strong research, problem-solving, and writing skills. 
• Ability to effectively communicate. 
• Good judgement and political acumen.  
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of projects and processes simultaneously.

 
Essential Work Experience:

• Experience in developing and analyzing policy and/or legislation.
• Experience in writing briefing notes, correspondence, reports and other materials for senior leadership.
• Experience in understanding and analyzing competing interests of stakeholders.

Qualifications Continued

The following are considered assets to the position:

• Knowledge of labour relations issues and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development process and procedures
• Experience with public engagement processes and stakeholder management. 
• Experience conducting strategic analyses of workplace issues, trends and events. 
• Knowledge and familiarity with the Alberta economy.

To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that demonstrates how your education and experience make you suitable for the role. Your cover letter and resume will be used as screening tools to assess your written communication skills. 

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the position. 

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 is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.

Working location is in Edmonton or Calgary.

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 2006 - June 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hr shifts/week).

Final candidates will 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 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/professional-development-support-directive
• 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 agreement.
•  Leadership and mentorship programs