Policy Officer - Edmonton, Canada - Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Legislative Assembly of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General Description:

The Alberta NDP Caucus is seeking to hire a qualified, motivated and experienced individual to provide legislative, parliamentary and research support services to the NDP Caucus Members in their parliamentary and committee activities.

Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy Officer provides thorough and accurate legislative, parliamentary and research support services to the NDP Caucus Members in their parliamentary and committee activities.

The Officer investigates and analyzes a wide range of public policy issues; provides accurate and timely information on government programs; prepares politically sensitive briefing notes and background reports; prepares speaking notes, questions and other documents required for the legislative work of MLAs; and establishes collaborative relationships with public policy stakeholders.

Policy Officers also provide support to caucus policy committees.

Qualifications and Skills:

University graduation in a pertinent field
Excellent research skills using a variety of research methods
Strong familiarity with parliamentary operations and procedures
A good understanding of bills, motions and other legislative matters
Experience in research and preparing background briefing notes
Experience in public policy research
The ability to meet deadlines and work with a minimum of supervision
Good work planning skills
The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Interest in, and knowledge of, Alberta political affairs
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to project a professional attitude and tact in interactions with both internal and external contacts
Ability to adapt to a changing and fluid working environment involving unusual shifts, long hours, travel, and competing priorities

The positions are based in Edmonton, but may require travel to other parts of the province.

The Alberta NDP Caucus is an employment equity employer.