Policy Analyst 68380
Policy Analyst 68380
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Job Title: Policy Analyst Public Safety and Emergency Services
Job Requisition ID: 68380
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or PartTime: Fulltime
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 24 2025
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2345.14 to $3076.28 biweekly $61208 $ 80291 per 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: Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Our responsibilities include working with partners in law enforcement justice health and social services for a fair and accessible justice system that upholds rule of law while supporting the needs of individuals.
For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services please visit Public Safety and Emergency Services
Role Responsibilities
The Strategy Support and Integrated Initiatives division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and functions for Public Safety and Emergency Services. The Policy Analyst reports to the Manager of Strategic Policy. As Policy Analyst you will perform research and analysis and develop recommendations and information materials on a broad range of issues that may affect the direction and operations of legislated programs within the department. You will support government priorities including department mandate commitments and other projects such as broad systemic reviews of priority policy and legislative projects.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- The ability to think strategically and develop solutions to complex problems
- The ability to provide facts in an objective manner
- Knowledge of the policy development cycle and government decisionmaking process
- Excellent verbal and written skills and
- Theoretical knowledge of project coordination strategies.
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.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- University graduation in humanities social sciences law or public administration.
- Demonstrated research and/or policy experience.
Equivalencies considered based on oneyear 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.
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.
- 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:
- A cover letter is preferred in your application.
- 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. Outofprovince 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 Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- 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 contactManisha Seneviratne at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
