Policy Analyst – Edmonton

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. Within the Ministry of Education and Childcare, the Policy Excellence Sector supports coordinated, evidence-informed policy development and alignment with ministry and Government of Alberta priorities. The Policy Excellence Sector serves as the ministry’s central liaison for strategic policy oversight and development.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordination and Strategic Planning: Coordinate and maintain tracking tools for ministry policy and mandate initiatives; monitor timelines, risks and emerging issues; and prepare critical paths, routing advice, briefing materials and other documents for senior leadership.
• Policy Integration: Support consistent policy processes across the department, guide program areas on approval pathways and timelines, and coordinate policy and legislative materials with partner branches and Executive Council.
• Analysis and Advice: Research and analyze complex or sensitive issues, anticipate barriers, and contribute to policy options and recommendations that identify risks, impacts and supporting evidence.
• Collaboration and Engagement: Build effective relationships across the ministry and government, act as a liaison for cross-department work, and support stakeholder engagement sessions through material preparation and logistical coordination.

APS Competencies

• Systems Thinking: Considers the broader policy environment and long-term impacts of decisions, including government priorities, legislative and Cabinet processes, business planning and implications for Alberta’s education system.
• Agility: Adapts to shifting priorities and manages complex, time-sensitive issues by anticipating obstacles, assessing risks and identifying practical alternative approaches.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Builds productive relationships across program areas and ministries, facilitates open communication and works through differing perspectives to support coordinated policy outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses research, evidence and diverse perspectives to understand complex issues, improve coordination and develop practical solutions that support ministry priorities.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
• Equivalency: Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience, or one year of experience for one year of education.

Required Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and develop evidence-informed advice.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical or sensitive issues clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate across program areas, ministries and external stakeholder groups.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess risks, manage sensitive information and support complex, time-sensitive priorities.

Assets

• Experience in two or more areas of public policy development or coordination, such as issue identification, options development, consultation, implementation or evaluation.
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta policy, legislative and Cabinet decision-making processes, including approval pathways and timelines.
• Experience preparing executive-level materials such as briefing notes, memoranda, presentation decks, Cabinet materials or correspondence.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement sessions or cross-ministry initiatives.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Lists or similar tools to track policy initiatives, deliverables, risks and timelines.

Notes

• There are (2) two full-time positions, each working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidates will be expected to work out of the Edmonton Office.
• Applicants are advised 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.
• 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.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.