Role Responsibilities

“Help shape the future of firearms policy in Alberta and contribute to public safety outcomes that matter. As a Senior Policy Analyst with the Alberta Chief Firearms Office, you will lead complex policy analysis and provide strategic advice that directly informs provincial decision-making in a high-profile and evolving regulatory environment.”

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Research, as a Senior Policy Analyst, you are responsible for contributions to public safety through responsible provincial firearms policy development. This includes independently conducting research and analysis on specified topics and applicable legislation and preparing materials for senior/executive audiences. The Senior Policy Analyst will also demonstrate good project management practices when independently planning, coordinating, and executing complex assignments/projects.

Some duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to are:

• Working in accordance with the Firearms Act, the requirements of the Canadian Firearm Program and other related federal and provincial legislation.
• Training and mentoring Policy Analysts and others in the branch on refining various pieces of legislation, regulations and operational policies relevant to firearms licensing and authorizations.
• Supporting ACFO leadership in achieving the mandate, goals and operations of the ACFO.
• Developing administrative and operational policies that facilitate program delivery across the ACFO.
• Working collaboratively with staff across the branch in the development of standard operating procedures, policies, and other deliverables. The position must minimize controversy and maximize understanding, particularly where disagreement emerges among internal stakeholders.
• Liaising, collaborating with colleagues in other jurisdictions, and representing the unit on national working groups and various ad hoc project teams.
• Advising on business process enhancement initiatives and improvement opportunities by noting changing business needs, best practices, and industry trends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The Firearms Act and Regulations, Part III of the Criminal Code and associated Regulations, and the Alberta Firearms Act and Regulations.
• Interrelationship between the province and the federal government as it relates to the provincial administration of the Firearms Act.
• Advanced project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills required to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Communication skills coupled with interpersonal and negotiation skills to foster stakeholder understanding and negotiate resolution.
• Identify key issues, including legal implications, cost, risks and risk mitigation strategies.

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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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Systems Thinking: You consider the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs or areas.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving: You assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
  
  
• Agility: You anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
  
  
• Drive for Results: You identify underlying causes for success or lack of success which may or may not involve self and take action to ensure future success.
  
  
• Develop Networks: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
  
  
• Build Collaborative Environments: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
  
  
• Develop Self and Others: You reflect and understand your own and direct reports’ areas of strengths and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as including sociology, political science, criminology, or a related field or English. In addition, a minimum of four years of relevant experience is required. The experience should include writing policy or procedures and preparing briefings for executive leadership.
• Successful candidates are required to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability status conducted by the RCMP. Maintenance of this status is a requirement of the position.
• A cover letter outlining how your education and experience align with the role's responsibilities is required. Writing quality of your cover letter and resume will be assessed as part of the screening process. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Assets & preferences:

• Master’s degree in social sciences or information management is an asset (e.g. Public Administration, Criminology, Political Science, Sociology, Library & Information Studies).
• Experience conducting data analysis, working with complex datasets, and providing summaries and reports on findings.
• Related experience within the public sector would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing projects would be an asset.
• Experience in issues management including risk identification, strategic response planning, and cross-government coordination.
• Working knowledge of provincial legislation and associated regulations – and how they interact with federal policy is an asset.
  
  

Equivalency: 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.
  
  

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

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours/week

Location: First & Jasper Building - 10065 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3B1

This position is full-time, in office, located in Edmonton, Alberta. Hybrid or remote work is not available.

Applicants must submit a well-written cover letter and resume as part of their application. Your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate how your relevant experience applies to the position. Writing quality of your cover letter and resume will be assessed as part of the screening process. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

A written assessment will be conducted as part of the screening or selection process.

Final candidates must undergo an Enhanced Reliability status security screening conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and must maintain this status through employment. This process may take up to 6 months to complete.

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 Government of Alberta 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.