Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policing Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 80733
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,775 - $104,573/year)
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Working alongside other ministries, law enforcement and other community and Indigenous partners, the ministry is part of the justice and public safety continuum and supports the unique needs of Albertans, while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system. The ministry leads the coordination, collaboration, and cooperation of organizations involved in the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies in the province. This collaboration ensures the province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.
For more information about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx.
The Senior Policing Analyst provides strategic leadership, subject matter expertise, and policy direction for a broad and growing portfolio of specialized policing programs that support community safety and well-being across Alberta. Situated within the Integrated Community Safety and Specialized Policing Unit (ICSSPU), this role works at the intersection of justice, law enforcement, social, and health systems to address complex criminogenic factors, emerging risks, and priority offender populations.
This position exercises authority and influence over provincial specialized policing programs and related policy, ensuring initiatives are evidence-informed, operationally relevant, and aligned with broader government priorities. The Senior Policing Analyst leads collaborative approaches to public safety issues through engagement with Police Advisory Committees and cross-ministry and cross-jurisdictional tables, integrating stakeholder perspectives into cohesive policy and program outcomes. The role also provides critical support to Alberta’s police services and addresses citizen and industry concerns related to specialized policing.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Providing leadership and oversight for provincial specialized policing programs, including program and policy development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Leading issue identification, needs assessment, and solution development to strengthen police responses to complex and emerging public safety challenges.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining provincial policy and program documentation, including policing standards, operational frameworks, best-practice guides, and police and public-facing resources.
• Providing strategic oversight across specialized policing program areas, including the province’s integrated offender management program for priority and prolific/repeat offenders; police response to gender-based violence including family and sexual violence; police response to mental health and addictions; illicit and emerging substances; high-risk offenders; law enforcement justifications; police emergency alerting; and police and peace officer recognition initiatives.
• Leading and supporting cross-ministry and multi-sector initiatives that advance integrated service delivery and coordinated responses to crime and its root causes.
• Preparing briefing materials, policy options, and correspondence for department executives and senior officials; participate in federal-provincial-territorial forums as required; and lead or support emerging initiatives, special projects, and grant-supported programs.
• Build and maintain strong cross-ministry and stakeholder relationships to advance integrated service delivery.
As the successful candidate, you will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, and proven leadership in managing complex initiatives. You will demonstrate expertise in policy development and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate sensitive, high-profile issues using sound judgment and professionalism. Adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to public safety are essential to thrive in this dynamic role. A high level of independence is required for this role due to the breadth and depth of knowledge required on a variety of complex social issues manifesting themselves in the public safety realm.
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.
University graduation in Humanities, Social Services or Criminology plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below:
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 of education
The following are considered assets:
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies, policies and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with law enforcement.
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.
• Two (2) permanent, full time, fully in-person positions available
• Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 4:30pm
• Location: John E Brownlee Building- 10365 97 St NW Suite 120, Edmonton, AB, T5J 5C5
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a 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 has 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
• 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
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 Alysha Hendriksen at Alysha.Hendriksen@gov.ab.ca.
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