Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about sustainable resource management and ready to help shape the future of fish and wildlife conservation in Alberta? The Hunting and Fishing Branch is seeking a dynamic Policy Analyst to lead the development of innovative, evidence-based policies that balance ecological sustainability with the diverse values and needs of Albertans. This is your chance to have a meaningful impact on provincial policy while working at the intersection of conservation, public engagement, and legislative development.

As a Policy Analyst, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing integrated fish and wildlife policies, legislation, and regulatory frameworks. Supporting all programs within the Hunting and Fishing Branch, this position blends traditional fish and wildlife management policy work with meaningful engagement, incorporating human dimensions and social science insights into every stage of policy development. Your work will directly contribute to the long-term stewardship and sustainable use of Alberta’s natural resources.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of provincial policy and regulations under the Wildlife Act, Fisheries (Alberta) Act, and federal Fisheries Act.
• Collaborating with Strategic Services and Environmental Law on drafting and amending legislation.
• Conducting policy research, legislative analysis, and jurisdictional scans to assess regulatory gaps and opportunities.
• Preparing Cabinet submissions, regulatory impact analyses, and cost-benefit assessments.
• Coordinating Indigenous consultation, stakeholder engagement, and industry roundtables.
• Integrating social science and human dimensions data into fish and wildlife management.
• Participating in national and cross-jurisdictional research and policy networks.
• Leading projects that generate and mobilize knowledge relevant to the sustainable use of fish, game animals, and fur-bearers.
• Advising senior management through strategic briefings and policy recommendations.
• Creating and leveraging networks with stakeholders and communities of practice to support interdisciplinary policy work.

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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.

• Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning.
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

A four-year bachelor’s degree in environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management sciences, environmental social scieces, geography or a related field, along with a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in fish and wildlife conservation management in an interdisciplinary capacity.

Experience should include one or more of the following: research, analysis, policy development, stakeholder engagement, regulatory development, or operational management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience with various approaches to sustainable use principles for fish and wildlife and how this integrates into broader conseravtion management is highly desirable.

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

Assets:

• Graduate-level education in policy or conservation-related social science.
• Familiarity with Alberta’s fish and wildlife legislation and regulatory processes.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams or Indigenous communities.
• Participation in national or inter-jurisdictional conservation policy networks.

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 permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
• In your resume 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: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• 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.