- Cabinet decision making supports and initiative tracking are coordinated.
- Vertical and horizontal policy coordination is maintained and enhanced.
- Strategic policy and strategy initiatives are coordinated to ensure strategic goals and directions are met.
- Policy development is informed by research, jurisdictional scanning, analysis, stakeholder viewpoints, and consultation with other business areas.
- Department strategic awareness is maintained and up to date.
- Department-wide briefing materials for leadership are drafted, cohesive, and compiled in easy-to-reference manner.
- The position requires the ability to identify the fundamental connections between various policy initiatives and to the broader strategic intent expressed by government. The position must have the ability to draw on and analyze information from a variety of sources and perspectives to ensure comprehensive updates are available to the department.
- Identifying opportunities for improved outcomes in the department.
- Agility – Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment.
- Drive for Results – Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
- Develop self and Others – Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
- Build Collaborative Environments – Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop Networks – Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees and other partners.
- Systems Thinking – Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals.
- Creative Problem Solving – Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
- Knowledge of government strategic priorities and policy directions as they relate to the department's mandate and initiatives.
- Knowledge of the adult learning system, including providers' roles and mandates, interests, accountability structures, and funding mechanisms.
- Knowledge of government decision-making processes.
- Experience in policy and strategy coordination.
- Experience in project planning and a strong knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Experience demonstrating political sensitivity and professional judgment combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong research, analysis and policy development skills.
- Analyzing a policy question to determine pros and cons.
- Working with colleagues from all divisions in the department, and colleagues from other departments to ensure accurate and complete information is available and synthesized to enhance policy coordination and policy development.
- Cultivating and maintaining high trust relationships to ensure timely and effective information sharing.
- Managing development of research and analysis activities to support decision options.
- Translating discussion outcomes such as the identification of milestones, committee dates, and corresponding activities into tracking documents (including synthesizing visual representations).
- Helping to ensure strategic initiatives consider and integrate stakeholder input, department direction, political and fiscal realities, and operational feasibility.
- Identifying opportunities for improved outcomes in the department.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
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- Leadership and mentorship programs.
- Professional learning and development.
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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Policy Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta
Description
Job Information
Job Title: Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 57575
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 16, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjust
Salary: $2,626.89 to 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($ 68,561 – 90,011 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:
Responsible for an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable and high quality education for Albertans. The Ministry prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; supporting academic research and innovation.
Alberta Advanced Education focuses on the province's adult learning system. This includes post-secondary education and research, apprenticeship and industry training, community adult learning and literacy, and financial supports for adult students. Alberta's government is committed to providing an accessible, innovative, and high-quality adult learning system for Albertans. Education helps unlock the potential in our society. Creative, passionate and highly skilled graduates help Alberta remain strong and competitive in a global economy.
For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education, please visit:
Role Responsibilities
The Ministry of Advanced Education is looking for a Policy Advisor to join its team under the Policy Planning and Coordination branch.
Reporting to the Manager of the Policy and Strategy coordination unit, the Policy Advisor directly supports the development of tools and processes to bolster horizontal and vertical policy coordination within the ministry; supports development of strategic policy and briefing materials to inform decision-making; conducts general environmental scanning to support department strategic awareness; contributes to ministry planning processes and development of strategic agenda setting documents; provides project coordination and tracking services; supports preparation for Executive Team, Minister/Deputy Minister meetings and Policy Coordination Office meetings, as well as dedicated strategic policy and planning sessions. This position functions within the parameters of applicable government and department legislation, regulations, policies, directives, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
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.
The link below will assist you with understanding competencies
Critical Competencies:
Qualifications
Requirements:
A university degree in a related discipline like Arts is preferred, plus 2 years of progressive related experience.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Assets
The Policy Advisor is called upon to solve a number of problems in the process of supporting policy coordination for the department.
There are often few established precedents available to guide efforts, with this position continually providing support to the manager for the development and enhancement of the province's adult learning system. This includes providing the manager and senior department and government officials with advice and support relating to strategies, policies, legislation and approaches that affect the system. To accomplish this, a wide variety of skills are required including strong strategic problem solving, consultation, collaboration and prioritization skills.
The position requires the ability to identify the fundamental connections between various policy initiatives and to the broader strategic intent expressed by government. The position must have the ability to draw on and analyze information from a variety of sources and perspectives to ensure comprehensive updates are available to the department.
Challenging situations typically handled by Policy Advisor include:
Notes
This competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
A cover letter is required and will be used as part of the screening process. Applicants should ensure that they describe how they are a good fit for this specific position in their cover letters.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
For more information on the Government of Alberta hiring process, view this link: ;
Links and information on what the GOA have to offer to prospective employees:
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
