Land Policy Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 52635

Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary (until March 30, 2025)

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
March 1, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 2 (022PSA)

Salary:
$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,290/year)

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

Role Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Conservation and Biodiversity, the incumbent works to support and advance development of Alberta's Nature Strategy and related policy development, with an emphasis on project management activities, solution generation, and support to public, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement to ensure successful implementation of project outcomes.
This position gathers and organizes information, supports efficient management of projects and programs and informs the development of nature and conservationrelated policy. The incumbent will support the Manager and the Biodiversity and Conservation policy leads to articulate policy outcomes and key actions that address conservation and biodiversity while also enabling economic development, incorporation of Indigenous rights and traditional activities, municipal growth plans, and recreational activities.
Conduct comprehensive research and synthesize information to advance the project outcomes and support policy development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across government to support and inform policy development.
Work collaboratively with with Indigenous communities and organizations, environmental nongovernment organizations (ENGO's), and stakeholders to plan engagement activities.
Build an understanding of governmentwide activities related the role of nature in supporting environmental, social, and economic resilience.
Identify emerging trends, issues, and opportunities relating to biodiversity conservation and biodiversity policy development.
Articulate (in written, verbal, and presentation form) and tailor messages to diverse audiences, develop reports, and provide support to the policy leads.
Maintain an organized approach to planning, prioritizing, and coordinating assigned projects and overall workload.

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:

University degree in a related field (natural resource management, environmental science, environmental or landuse planning, public policy and administration, political science, economics, etc.) OR a 2 year diploma in related field supplemented with a minimum of 2 years progressively related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered.

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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 education.

Assets:

Strong cultural awareness and ability to effectively engage with Indigenous communities and organizations on natural resource and environmental management.
Experience working in settings with engagement, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensusbuilding.

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

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Notes:

This position is a fulltime permanent opportunity and is located in Edmonton.
This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week

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What we offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
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.
Leadership and mentorship programs.

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.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.