Role Responsibilities

This position provides support to the branch and unit in the development of forward-looking strategic policy, system planning, and legislation impacting the transportation system, including high-profile ministry priorities. This position undertakes the following responsibilities and activities either independently or as part of a cross-departmental or cross-ministry team.

Policy Analysis and Advice

• Lead project teams to identify research and develop policy proposals and actions; analyze implications of options, outcomes and the impact on Albertans; identify potential risks and propose strategies to manage/mitigate identified risk; and plan for the implementation of policy decisions. This analysis may include consideration of the structure, funding, and operation of programs and/or services.
• Evaluate transportation policies, identify strengths and weaknesses of the policies, determines inter-jurisdictional comparisons, assess financial and outcome impacts of these policies, and propose changes to amend and change the policies to achieve government policy directions.
• Coordinate and prepare a range of materials (e.g. letters, briefing notes, reports, presentations, visuals, Cabinet decision-making documents, etc.) for recommendation for senior officials and executive team (e.g. Director, Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister, Minister, etc.). Develop coherent, logically presented materials in a timely manner, often under short timelines and with competing priorities.
• Lead, participate on, or support internal, cross-ministry and cross-government committees, as required. Works to build policy capacity and provide policy advice in the department, including providing knowledge and training, such as Gender Based Analysis Plus advice.
  
  

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Project Management

• Design, lead and support multi-phase/multi-stakeholder activities, projects and events that influence the evolution of the transportation system, including demographic, policy, legislative, and economic analysis. Prepare and collaborate on the development and implementation of communication strategy(s) and plan(s), key messages, and question & answer materials for Cabinet-bound packages, public releases and announcements, website and other modes of delivery. Work with and influence internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop and monitor implementation and evaluation plans.
• Provide leadership, coordination, development, facilitation and knowledge/skill transfer to internal and external teams involved with transportation policy issues within the ministry and throughout the province.
• Resolve stakeholder conflicts and manage and prioritize issues that come before committees and working groups. Manages external contractors, as required, including the preparation of requests for proposals and managing the process of evaluating and hiring contractors and monitoring them.
• Collaborate and liaise with other ministries, decision makers and other stakeholders (e.g. Indigenous communities, etc.) to pro-actively identify and address transportation policy issues and to develop and implement identified strategies and programs.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and other jurisdictions for the purpose of gaining intelligence and transferring that knowledge into collaborative policy development and decisions in order to ensure optimal integration of business goals and ministry objectives.
  Support and/or coordinate various aspects of stakeholder engagements (internal and external) to obtain information and input regarding policy issues.

Complex Issues Management

• Provide concise and relevant information and analysis on various action requests. Leads or coordinates the development of a resolution, response or development of recommendations for action by other areas or executives, to complex issues related to aspects or clients of the transportation system. Coordination includes collaborating with multiple stakeholders and having a strong understanding of related and impacted policies, standards, and/or legislation. 
• The position reports to the Manager, Divisional Policy and works closely with the Director, Policy Development and Coordination.
• The successful candidates will excel in a collaborative team environment and will bring excellent communication skills (verbal and written), analytical skills, public engagement skills, and research experience to the team. Proficiency in MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is also required.

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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.

• Build Collaborative Environments: Strengthens partnerships across teams, ministries, and external groups to co-create practical and inclusive policy outcomes.
• Drive for Results: Delivers timely, high-impact policy products that inform senior-level decision-making and advance government priorities.
• Agility: Quickly adapts to changing priorities and emerging issues while maintaining a strategic and solutions-oriented focus.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applies analytical thinking and innovative approaches to navigate complex transportation challenges and recommend meaningful solutions. 

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Business, Arts, Social Sciences, etc.), and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Applications without cover letters demonstrating how your skills and experience relate to the role will not be considered. It will be used to assess writing and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of the policy development cycle, including research, analysis, implementation, and evaluation
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate, influence, and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups

Preferred:

• A graduate degree in a related field

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (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

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.
• Candidates may be required to participate in a written assignment as part of our assessment process.
• 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. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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 a modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.