Senior Intergovernmental Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 7460

Ministry: Community & Social Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 10th, 2021

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4

About Us

Role

We are looking for someone who demonstrates an ability to develop collaborative relationships, conducts strong policy analysis, and frames advice on strategic and sensitive policy issues as part of a portfolio that is responsible for intergovernmental activities impacting Community Social Services and Children Services.

Reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Relations Branch you will have a variety of responsibilities including participation in federal/provincial committee work, supporting and/or leading departmental projects and/or aspects of projects, as they interface with intergovernmental issues. The position provides advice to management and executive in a timely and accurate way and may lead, participate, and support a wide range of committees at a federal/provincial/territorial level, including working groups and advisory committees related to Indigenous children and youth, early learning and child care, poverty, social innovation, and disabilities issues. The position is also responsible for the preparation of briefing materials to support Minister and Deputy Minister participation in the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Social Services as well as supporting Ministers and Deputies in the Housing Forum and Early Learning and Child Care.

As the perfect candidate for this role, your background should include experience in the following areas:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to make connections between different issues and consider impacts over the longer term.
• Exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to work with internal clients and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills to prepare and present clear advice through briefing materials, in response to action requests, and in meetings.
• Excellent analytical skills to research and provide an accurate and thorough analysis including recommendations.
• Proven agility and time management skills to work effectively within tight timelines in a politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., education, social sciences, business, or economics) with a minimum 4 years of related experience.

Preference will be given to those with sound knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Clear understanding of the functions and responsibilities played by intergovernmental relations including FPT relations, protocol, provision of advice, negotiating agreements, working with human rights instruments, etc.

Demonstrated success in driving for results in intergovernmental fora or other policy work.

Strong relationship-building skills to establish credibility, balance diverse intergovernmental perspectives and expectations, and the ability to communicate constructive advice with tact and sensitivity.

Aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making, as well as mature judgement, tact, and diplomacy particularly in intergovernmental contexts.

Strategic thinker – able to identify emerging issues, see how things fit together in the “big picture “and creatively use available information.

Extensive knowledge of federal/provincial/territorial organizational policies and social policy issues in the intergovernmental arena.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking: to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

• Creative Problem Solving: to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Drive for Results: knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments: leading and contributing to an environment that allows people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Agility: to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment,
• Develop Networks: proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Develop Self and Others: a commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Salary

$2,803.40 to $3,674.86 bi-weekly:
Notes

clear and concise cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the specified qualifications for this role is required.

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

As part of the selection process candidates may be asked to complete a written test.

Please note that candidates may be contacted via email to book testing or interviews.

Top candidates will be required to undergo security screening. Candidates may be asked for a second interview as part of the assessment process.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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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, please contact contact Liliane Karara at [email protected]