Senior Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 6583

Ministry: Executive Council

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 17, 2021

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4E

About Us

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

Executive Council includes the Office of the Premier of Alberta, Deputy Minister’s and Associate Deputy Minister’s Offices, Cabinet Coordination Office, Policy Coordination Office, Operations and Machinery of Government, Protocol Office, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

The Policy Coordination Office is responsible for supporting the decision making process at the Government of Alberta. This includes working with Ministries on policy, legislative and regulatory proposals, providing secretariat support to Cabinet Policy and Legislative Review Committees and working with Cabinet to identify priorities.

For information about Executive Council, visit our website at

Role

In this dynamic, fast paced and complex environment, you will support several distinct but related areas that help ensure the continued development of effective regulations and policy.

Reporting to the Director, Legislative Review, this position provides research, analysis and recommendations to support the development and implementation of policy through legislative and regulatory changes. You will assist with reviewing proposed regulations and legislation to ensure effectiveness and relevancy. Additionally, you will work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to support the objectives of the Policy Coordination Office by:

• Providing advice and consultative support to clients;
• Identifying policy implications with regulations and legislation;
• Researching and analyzing policy initiatives brought forward by departments and providing advice to Senior Policy Managers, Policy Managers and ADMs in PCO;
• Supporting the progress of regulations and related policy through the cabinet committee approval process, with a specific focus on supporting the Legislative Review Committee; and
• Other related projects and activities in a lead or support capacity, as determined by the Director.

Success in this position will require a high degree of understanding of the relationship between policy and statute, and the impact of government decision making on stakeholders and the public. Knowledge of legislative, regulatory and policy development in Alberta is essential, as is an understanding of the decision-making process and the nature and role of government agencies. The role also requires an ability to build professional working relationships with key contacts in government departments, and an ability to see the big picture while exercising high attention to detail. This requires a strong ability to think strategically and critically on a broad scale to help fulfill corporate objectives, including by analyzing and communicating the ties between complex technical issues and broader policy goals.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly convey complex ideas in understandable terms to a variety of audiences is crucial, as is the ability to multi-task with sometimes limited direction and to adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities.

Qualifications

University graduation preferably in social sciences, economics, public administration, business/commerce, communications or a related area plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in a public sector or a complex business environment; or equivalent as described below:

• Experience reviewing policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Experience with research, policy/regulatory analysis, and project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting decision-making bodies such as boards or committees would be an asset.

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

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:

You also have the following competencies:

• Develop Networks: You will proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Agility: You will anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: You will know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Salary

$2,707.94 – $3,549.74 bi-weekly ($70,677 – $92,648 annually)

Notes

This position is exempt from the Bargaining Unit.

Location:
This position works out of the Federal Building, located at 9820 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton.

Hours of work:
36.25 hours per week

How To Apply

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

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Tips for applicants:
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)

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted, via email.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please Cindy Zaiffdeen at [email protected]

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