Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Policy, as the Policy Development Advisor, you will be responsible for contributing to multiple policy initiatives that will impact the long-term and future direction of public safety and the administration of justice in Alberta. The Policy Development Advisor stays informed of issues and trends and provides necessary information as required. This position requires coordination skills and the ability to lead small projects or components of larger projects to aid in evaluating, assessing and changing policies, programs and objectives or for reports. 

Other responsibilities of this position include:

• Identifying emerging policy issues to effectively analyze diverse viewpoints and develop valid recommendations for presentation to ministry representatives.
• Assisting and providing input into Cabinet decision-making documents, for recommendation for senior officials and executive team.
• Determining the best approach to research problems, applying knowledge of ethical considerations, and collecting relevant data for research projects.
• Researching, evaluating, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources, including internal and cross-jurisdictional scanning.
• Provides input, recommendations, and advice around policy development process.
• Provides a source of legislative and Departmental program information and policy interpretation for stakeholders.
• Supports implementing integrated processes for the Ministry when there is a policy change.
• Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to discuss gaps.
• Develops options and reports on the development of programs and initiatives.
• Develops information networks and research programming practices from jurisdictional scanning in order to identify best practices.
• Reviews policy proposals from stakeholders for programming plan quality and compliance.

 
If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we encourage you to apply!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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

• Agility – Continuously anticipating change and asses its impact.
• Drive for Results – Seeks out opportunities to partner with others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving – Exploring various ways to issues can be resolved by reviewing historical data and new ideas.
• Develop Networks – Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• University graduation in humanities, social sciences, law or public administration.
• Plus 2 years of related experience

Equivalencies considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:

• Experience interpreting and writing policy documents.
• Experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience writing for a variety of audiences.
• Advanced understanding of the political and organizational environments and decision-making processes of government.
• Project Management background or designation

Please outline how your qualifications relate 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.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

• Office is located in Edmonton, Alberta 
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:

• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview. 
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• 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.