Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Strategic Program Development and Integration (SPDI) unit, this position is responsible for ensuring that information and data from multiple sources is integrated and translated into guidance that drives provincial homelessness policy design and program funding decisions.

In this role, the Policy Analyst is responsible for:

•    Leading research and analysis initiatives: identifying, tracking and analyzing multiple sources of information to assess the impact of government's responses to homelessness and to develop recommendations to guide policy design, service planning and funding decisions;
•    Preparing policy analyses, reports, briefing materials and effective presentations that are tailored to a range of audiences;
•    Managing complex projects that support innovation in the delivery of provincial homelessness responses, from project inception, design, implementation, and monitoring;  
•    Coordinating HSHS’s involvement in intergovernmental initiatives, including HSHS’s participation in the FPT Minister’s Housing Forum. 
•    Participating on collaborative projects, committees, and working groups on issues impacting homelessness in Alberta.

Please click on this link JR64336-PS4-Policy Analyst-JD 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.

Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist  you:
•    Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department. 
•    Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
•    Build Collaborative Environments: you will establish and maintain business relationships with clients, encourage or facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.
•    Develop Networks: you will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
•    Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing process and technology change.
•    Creative Problem Solving: Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement standard:
University graduation in a related field such as political science, public policy, public administration or Education plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The position generally demands a high level of originality and agility, as well as the ability to independently analyze complex issues and develop creative and timely responses. The position makes significant use of coordination, communication, consultation, research, analysis as well as presentation, writing, and organizational skills.

The following will be considered Assets:

•    Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop solutions and recommendations for action.
•    Strong writing and communication skills.
•    Ability to summarize and synthesize information from many different sources and perspectives.
•    Experience managing multiple, complex projects under tight timelines to achieve project deliverables.
•    Awareness of issues that affect housing and homelessness as well as vulnerable populations in Alberta.
•    Knowledge of the GoA policy development, operational and business planning processes.

Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of media with a broad range of internal and external audiences and stakeholders.

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

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

This position would be based 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.

Final candidates may 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
•    Leadership and mentorship programs