Job Information
Job Title: Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 73698
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 11, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17 / Biweekly ($71,967 - $94,068/yearly)
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 Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans.
Our main responsibilities are:
• Funding supports for municipalities.
• A system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders.
• Province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans.
• Management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the province's three Special Areas.
• Independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.
To learn more about Municipal Affairs, follow the link to: Municipal Affairs
Reporting to the Manager, Governance and Planning Policy, the Policy Advisor is responsible for providing proactive, comprehensive, and sound policy advice to support the objectives of the Municipal Services Division.
This position provides strategic advice to senior managers and the Minister related to the development and implementation of changes necessary to address key municipal governance, elections, and planning issues facing Alberta municipalities. This includes providing strategic policy development and advice on ministry priorities and legislation including the Municipal Government Act and the Local Authorities Election Act. The team also captures and analyzes information related to municipal challenges and trends.
Responsibilities:
• Proactive, strategic policy development.
• Support for Major Projects.
• Support for enhancing relationships with stakeholders and their associations.
• Tracking and analyzing key municipal issues.
• Providing information and advice - Support the branch by drafting or reviewing briefings and responses for Ministry executive and the Minister as well as for other Ministers, MLAs and the Premier.
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.
Some of the competencies critical for this position are:
Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.
Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.
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.
Requirements:
• University graduation in a related field such as Business, Economics, Management, Political Science, Public Policy.
• 4 years of related experience in program and policy research, analysis, development and implementation.
Equivalencies: 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
Assets:
• Strong understanding of the political context in which the Ministry operates.
• Knowledge of policy analysis theory and practice, including complex, multi-stakeholder policy and program development, as well as policy planning and decision-making processes within government.
• Familiarity with the development and implementation of policies, programs, and legislation within the Government of Alberta framework.
• Hands-on experience leading projects involving legislative, regulatory, and policy changes, providing strategic direction and practical recommendations to senior leadership.
• In-depth understanding of the connections between policy development, planning, decision-making, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Expertise in stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation - facilitating groups, building consensus, and navigating politically sensitive environments to promote collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience coordinating executive-level meetings, drafting briefing notes and ministerial correspondence, articulating strategic goals and outcomes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
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: 36.25 hours per week/ Monday to Friday
Location: Edmonton
Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.
Final candidates may be required to complete a written portion as part of the interview process.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
Note:
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. As well, 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).
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.
• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• 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.
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 Shannon Nadeau at Shannon.Nadeau@gov.ab.ca.
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.