Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping legislation that has an impact on the justice system in Alberta? The Strategic Policy and Legislation Unit has an exciting position available for policy professionals looking to leverage their skills in a dynamic and complex environment.
 
As the Senior Legislative Analyst, you will report to the Manager of Legislative Services. You will be responsible for drafting of new or amending legislation and decision documents to implement Ministry policies.
 
The position contributes to legislation projects and initiatives; contributes to, and sometimes leads, regulatory review project teams; participates on interdepartmental and cross-ministry committees; prepares and provides input to papers and briefings; identifies issues and potential solutions and responses; and completes research to inform perspective and alignment with strategic priorities on a wide array of issues. The scope of work spans the policy development cycle as related to legislation, the process for amending or introducing new legislation and regulations, and engagement and ongoing relationship development with stakeholders.
 
You will have a strong focus on project management, process development and supporting the development of the department's policy and legislative materials, in a fast paced and complex environment. Your effective coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills to respond to sensitive, diverse and complex issues pertaining to the justice system will enable you to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage the legislative agenda for the Ministry to ensure the legislative and regulatory environment meets business needs and policy intent.
• Provide strategic advice regarding legislative, regulatory, and policy matters.
• Support regulations and Bills through the government decision-making process by developing required materials (drafting instructions, legislation charts, Recommendations for Orders in Council, Ministerial Orders).
• Draft Recommendations for Orders in Council (ROCs) and Ministerial Orders (MOs).
• Prepare legislative tool for delegation of the Minister's legislative authority.
• Assist in the implementation of strategies to enhance capacity for legislative excellence.
• Lead and participate in legislative and project work.
• Support the Manager and Director in achieving the mandate and goals of the unit and branch.
  
  

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Please click on this link to view the job description.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking
• Drive for Results
• Agility
• Creative Problem Solving
• Build Collaborative Environments

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• University degree in a related field. 
• 4 years progressively responsible related experience. 
  
  

Assets:

• Experience or understanding in the preparation of accurate drafting instructions for legislative counsel and the translation of policy objectives into applicable legislative instruments.
• Experience with government systems, policy cycle and policy approval processes.
• Experience writing reports, briefings, policy documents, and/or presentations with recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience planning and leading policy projects, project management, and facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Please outline how your qualifications relates to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter. Ensure to upload the cover letter when applying to this Job ad, not in your general profile.

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• Diploma plus 6 years' related experience.
• Certificate plus 7 years' related experience.
• Masters plus 2 year's related experience.
• 8 years of related experience in lieu of formal education.
  
  

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.

Notes

• 1 full-time permanent position
• Located in Edmonton - Oxford Place, 9820-106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written assessment.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
  
  

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. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.