Policy Analyst-edmonton - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 52869 & 53896

Ministry:
Children and Family Services

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 22, 2024

Classification:
PS3 Market Adjusted

Salary:
$2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year) - PS3

Are you experienced in government policy development and processes? Are you able to "see the big picture"? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of children, youth, and families through policy work? Do you believe in a holistic perspective towards the needs of Indigenous peoples and communities and in building and strengthening relationships? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities:

The Policy Analysts work within the Policy Branch of the Indigenous Partnerships and Strategic Services Division.

Policy Analyst, Strategic Initiatives:

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives, you are responsible for providing strategic policy analysis to advance strategic initiatives, such as legislative reviews and expert panels.

This position supports the development and coordination of the ministry's strategic initiatives by providing policy analysis and advice, conducting research and analysis, drafting briefing materials and reports, strategic planning, and undertaking other policy and project related activities required in the Strategic Initiatives unit.

Work is done in collaboration with ministry divisions, cross-ministry partners, and other external partners as required.

Policy Analyst, Policy Capacity and Coordination: Reporting to the Manager, Policy Capacity and Coordination, you are responsible for supporting the coordination of the decision-making process for critical policy and legislative priorities for the ministry. The position also supports legislative and policy initiatives for the ministry by providing coordination support, jurisdictional scanning, and other research and policy analysis as required. This position provides support to Branch management and others to advance ministry, divisional and branch priorities as well as works with colleagues to build policy capacity. In addition, the role participates on internal and cross-ministry committees as required to support the alignment of cross-ministry policy and legislative initiatives.

Your leadership skills and abilities to develop networks will help the Branch to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

The Policy Analysts will benefit the branch with knowledge of project management and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional organization, writing, and communication skills are required to ensure success in 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:

Qualifications:

A University degree (4 years) is required, preferably in a Social Science Arts field (e.g.

Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) or a related field (Social Work, Anthropology, Communication, Cultural Studies, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Governance, Social Policy), supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years related working experience preferably in a community based organization, government, or non-profit organization.

Equivalencies will be considered.

Experience in government policy and/or program development and working with diverse teams to achieve deliverables is preferred and must be clearly outlined in your resume.

Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Social services sector.
Cabinet decisionmaking process; and
Knowledge of government processes.

Your knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures and communities is considered an asset.

Please note that all dates listed on a resume must include both a month and a year to ensure inclusion towards noted experience during the screening process.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Notes:

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).

Written Assessments:

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement