Policy Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 58526

Ministry:
Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Ongoing

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
May 22, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 2 (022PSA)

Salary:
$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,291 / year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America.

We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure.

With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow.

We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

Managing transportation safety
Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
Expanding and enhancing a wellintegrated transportation system and enabling market access Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure

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Role Responsibilities:

As the Policy Advisor, you will report to the Manager, Divisional Policy in the Strategic Policy Branch, and you will be an integral team member for the fulfillment of the accountabilities of the unit.

You are responsible for supporting the development and implementation of engagement and policy initiatives that will impact the transportation system in Alberta.

You will conduct research, jurisdictional scans, and develop draft materials to support the achievement of engagement and policy outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with internal partners to plan, analyze, and support implementation of strategic policies and projects.

You will also conduct critical analysis of relevant information to inform strategic advice and options on policy and engagement initiatives that support the department's strategic direction.

The results of this work support the Manager, Director, and Executive Director of the Strategic Policy Branch and other branches in Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Supporting project teams by performing research and conducting analysis to inform the development of policy proposals and actions; analyzing implications of options, outcomes and the impact on Albertans; identifying potential impacts and risks and proposing strategies to manage/mitigate identified risks and impacts; and planning for the implementation of policy decisions.
Evaluating policies, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the policies, determining interjurisdictional comparisons, assessing financial and outcome impacts of these policies, and proposing changes to amend and change the policies to achieve government policy directions.
Drafting a range of materials (e.g., letters, briefing notes, reports, presentations, visuals, Cabinet decisionmaking documents, etc.) for recommendation for senior officials and executive team (e.g.,Director, Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister, Minister, etc.).
Developing coherent, logically presented materials in a timely manner, often under short timelines and with competing priorities.
Supporting the development and implementation of communication strategy(s) and plan(s), key messages, and question & answer materials for Cabinetbound packages, public releases and announcements, website and other modes of delivery.
Providing coordination, development, and facilitation support to internal and external teams involved with transportation policy issues.
Supporting and/or coordinating various aspects of stakeholder engagements meeting logistics(internal and external) to obtain information and input regarding policy issues.
Supporting development of a resolution, response or recommendations for action by other areas or executives, to complex issues related to aspects or clients related to economic corridors.

Role Responsibilities cont'd:

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

Analytical and problem-solving skills to respond to sensitive, diverse and complex issues pertaining to Alberta's transportation system
The ability to support multiple projects and tasks at the same time and assess competing priorities
The ability to work with a wide range of staff and stakeholders, manage expectations, and build effective relationships to move initiatives forward
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills to build networks and trusting relationships with colleagues as well as key stakeholders, contribute to condi