Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 70732
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 12, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Innovation, Privacy, and Policy (IPP) division, oversees the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy, protects personal information, and guides the ethical use of data. We advance strategies and policies for data delivery, content management, and privacy-related programs, ensuring responsible governance for Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. We aim to drive meaningful change and foster a culture of innovation and ethical data use across the province. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.
Within the IPP Division in Technology and Innovation, the Privacy, Policy and Governance Branch enables government transparency and accountability through enterprise policy and program services for content management, data, technology, privacy and access to information. The Branch also enhances the strategic capacity of the department and the integration of data, content, technology and privacy initiatives across the Department. Core to this function is leadership on high-priority Department initiatives. The Branch provides strategic and proactive policy coordination and strategic engagement advice, planning and coordination to support Department priorities and business outcomes.
The Strategic Engagement Team is one of two core teams within the Strategic Policy Services Unit in the Privacy, Policy, and Governance Branch. The Strategic Engagement Team is responsible for strategic engagement advice and services for Executive and Minister-level engagements, including intergovernmental and international relations and mission planning.
Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Engagement, the Senior Policy Analyst is accountable for supporting the integration of strategic engagement advice across the department. The Senior Policy Analyst has a critical role in supporting planning, analyzing and making recommendations to Minister and Deputy Minister on strategic stakeholder engagements and intergovernmental and international relations.
The responsibilities of this role include:
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Requirements:
Equivalencies:
Assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
Location: Remote across Alberta.
This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.
Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.