Government of Alberta Looking for Policy Analyst at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Job Requisition ID: 33417

Ministry: Environment & Parks

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 5, 2022

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 3

About Us

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

Do you have a background in policy development and an interest in Alberta’s environment? Then please consider this exciting opportunity with Environment and Parks!

The Policy Analyst will conduct research and analysis, develop policy options and recommendations, evaluate implications and alternatives, and draft briefings, presentations, and other written materials to address issues and policy needs.

To be successful, you must be able to work independently, collaborate in teams with diverse perspectives, and build common understanding from potentially disparate facts and knowledge. You will carry out critical analysis, conduct research, communicate professionally and clearly in written and oral formats, and have knowledge of policy development and decision-making processes, as well as environmental and regulatory issues. This position requires competencies in project management, problem solving, systems thinking and building collaborative relationships.

Key responsibilities include:
Analyzing issues and conducting research to verify facts and information, developing advice, and proposing options and recommendations to policy/program areas and executives.

Advancing the Ministry’s and GOA’s goals through the development of policy and legislation

Providing support to enhance policy systems for integration

Providing support and cross-Ministry coordination in strategic policy initiatives

Qualifications

Requirements:
University Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field

2 years of related work experience in legislative research, developing operational policies and providing secretariat support to a counsel.

Equivalencies may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Assets include:
Strong knowledge of Alberta’s environmental and sustainable resource development issues.

Strong knowledge of government’s role, structure, policies and procedures, particularly those related to policy formation, regulatory reform and legislation development, planning and accountability.

Awareness of department’s legislative framework (particularly the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Public Lands Act, Responsible Energy Development Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act)

Knowledge of policy development and research, planning, and evaluation methodologies and tools.

Knowledge of project management and strategic planning methodologies

Excellent communication skills to clearly present and convey ideas in written products and oral presentations or briefings tailored to diverse audiences, and the ability to listen for understanding.

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:
Agility: Develop or support changes to briefing notes and presentations based on executive feedback, often on short turnaround. Quickly adjust project plans in response to shifts in economic situation, environmental situation or stakeholder reactions.

Systems Thinking: Consider the inter-related nature of environmental and natural resource management issues.

Creative Problem Solving: Gather and analyse information and data to understand a problem and apply knowledge to identify solutions; approach issues and problems with curiosity to learn and understand while drawing on knowledge, expertise, and information to identify potential solutions.

Drive for Results: Self motivated, organized, and strong time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and project plans to manage multiple deliverables or multiple tasks and assignments on different and/or competing timelines.

Build Collaborative Environments: Strong interpersonal skills to foster trust and cooperation with colleagues and peers on projects, by sharing information, communicating effectively, being reliable, treating others with respect and seeking common ground to manage conflict.

Salary

$2,556.10 to $3,355.81 biweekly ($66,714 to $87,586 per year)

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest in the position, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

What We Offer:
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Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –

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

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How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

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.

Resources for applicants:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Closing Statement

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dianna Sidon at Dianna.Sidon@gov.ab.ca.

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