Research Policy Analyst 69692
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Job Title:Research & Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID:69692
Ministry:Education
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 22 2025
Classification:Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2626.89 to $3448.73 biweekly $68561 $90011/year)
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: Education supports students parents teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Service (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe and caring schools for all students Albertas Government is making life better by investing in education one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; supports students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations Mtis and Inuit and Francophone education; and oversees basic education policy and regulations.
For more information on the ministry of Education please visit: and Career Education Division
The Curriculum and Career Education Division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for curriculum for all subjects in kindergarten to Grade 12. As part of the ministrys ongoing focus on student learning the division develops reviews revises and maintains provincial curriculum and associated learning and teaching resources in English and French and integrates First Nations Mtis and Inuit education.
It is a unique and exciting time to be part of our team! Be part of Alberta Education and share your talent leadership and success as you help to shape the future of education in Alberta.
For more information on the Ministry of Education please visit Education .
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager Research Policy & Correspondence Unit this position provides research and analysis services for the division. As part of a highly collaborative team this position coordinates short/medium research and policy projects and supports longterm projects including identification of issues defining problems development of methodologies for research/analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and coordination analysis and provision of research findings. The focus of the position is to provide an array of comprehensive services including developing policy options and providing research data analysis briefings recommendations and consultation to support informed planning and development of policy and programs pertaining to the Curriculum and Career Education.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides comprehensive research analysis and consultation services to support the development of policies and programs.
- Responds to management requests to analyze evaluate summarize and provide key conclusions and recommendations on internal and external research related materials in the education field and related areas to help inform the ADM Executive Directors and Directors of current policy and strategic directions that impact education including information on emerging trends and issues with potential to impact the education system.
- Collaborates/leads short/medium research projects and aids in long term projects focused on education issues policies and programs that may impact the division.
- Interprets and applies findings by developing recommendations providing strategic advice and identifying alternate courses of actions and their implications for education programs and policies.
- Researches analyzes evaluates and synthesizes data and information pertaining to education issues obtained from diverse sources of information including incoming correspondence engagements statistical databases legislation policy documents technical reports and government studies books and academic journals
- Monitors and analyzes education trends issues and best practices and provides recommendations pertaining to sensitive issues.
2. Provides professional support to Branch Sector or division staff in the creation of policy research and correspondence.
- Supports development of data collection tools analyzes the data collected and reports the findings and recommendations on divisionwide initiatives to help inform education programs and policies.
- Using a systems thinking approach this position collaborates with division staff to provide advice and followup regarding research and policy projects to ensure a thorough analysis of issues and usage of appropriate research methodologies.
- Applies a policy lens to all divisional correspondence briefings and presentations and ensures education and career policy is correctly communicated to stakeholders and the public.
- Advises and provides direction to division staff on appropriate methodologies to be used when conducting research and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative).
- Supports the Manager in establishing a set standards and processes to division staff on how to conduct research and policy projects (i.e. literature reviews evaluations surveys etc. as well as advise on appropriate methodologies for conducting research and analysis.
Continued Role Responsibilities
3. Contribute to the branch operations by:
- Supporting effective team operations
- Supporting the team in decision making regarding research policy and planning
- Providing advice and recommendations on emerging issues opportunities and challenges
- Developing analyses business cases and briefing notes to assist with decisionmaking processes
- Developing and leading detailed project plans
- Designing and delivering professional learning for internal staff.
4. Respond to a high number of information requests by:
Studying the nature and intricacies of the request
Researching all the issues
Deciding on key considerations and recommendations
Preparing a department response including briefing materials and appropriate support materials.
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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: thinking:Must possess the ability to approach policy and research tasks from a broader viewpoint and scope articulate complex issues in regard to their broad social and political implications and present information on a variety of formats to a variety of audiences.
Agility:Thorough working knowledge of research methodologies techniques and procedures including the application of qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis.
Creative Problem Solving:Must possess the ability to approach tasks from a broader viewpoint and scope while considering all potential applications. Articulate complex issues with broad social and political implications. Present information in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences.
Build Collaborative Environments: Must possess the ability to approach policy and research tasks from a broader viewpoint and scope articulate complex issues in regard to their broad social and political implications and present information on a variety of formats to a variety of audiences.
Qualifications
University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. 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.
Knowledge and/or experience of the following are requirements for this position:
- Excellent English verbal and writing skills. (A written test might be administered)
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing qualitative data Ability to effectively.
- Excellent communication skills orally and in writing
Knowledge and/or experience of the following are considered assets for this position:
- A masters degree with research and/or policy focus
- Ability to communicate in French especially to analyze data that is in French.
- Strong understanding of department policies regulations business plan procedures and operational requirements
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to multitask and coordinate and prioritize a number of projects and related activities.
- Familiarity with data analysis software systems (NVivo etc..
This competition is for a position based in Edmonton offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements including education experience and relevant competencies. Its important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the roles qualifications and needs.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) details.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check references provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta at equal or lower classification and salary.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife 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 for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information 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 contactRashi Vaktania at .
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Employment Type
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