Policy Advisor

Job Information

Job Title : Policy Advisor

Job Requisition ID : 55234

Ministry : Infrastructure

Location : Edmonton

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Ongoing

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : April 30, 2024

Classification : Program Services 4, Market Adjustment

Salary : $2,757.39 to $3,604.17bi-weekly ($70,904 - $92,678 / 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.

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Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population.

The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

We believe in building careers and providing opportunities to develop within the organization. We also provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work and support for wellness at work.

In short, we provide staff with the tools and support they need to excel. Working together we will promote the Alberta Public Service Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Legislation, this Policy Advisor is responsible for leading project management, legislation review and analysis, advanced policy development and analysis, as well as implementation of strategic policy and strategic framework projects in alignment with ministry priorities related to the provision of public infrastructure.

The Policy Advisor liaises with key stakeholders and often represents the department in interdepartmental work teams, and also takes a lead role in carrying out significant policy and strategy projects.

The primary responsibilities of the Policy Advisor include, but are not limited to :

• Develops, analyzes, and recommends draft policy, strategies, cabinet materials, or frameworks, and participates or leads ministry or cross-ministry initiatives.
• Researches legislation, policies, best practices, and identifies and analyzes emerging trends, key policy issues, program opportunities, and developments in other jurisdictions and countries to support leadership planning and decision-making.
• Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provides strategic advice, guidance, recommendations, and direction to department staff and leadership on Ministry priorities, legislation, draft policies, and on the policy development processes.
• Operates within the Ministry’s frameworks and operational and business plans and priorities, the GOA’s established policy and legislative development and decision-making processes and protocols, and direction from leadership.

Qualifications

University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related discipline with 4 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.

This position requires a cover letter that may be used to assess your communication abilities as part of the screening process.

The cover letter must detail how your experience and education meet the requirements of the position.

Knowledge :

• Strong understanding of government policy and legislation, including policy, Ministerial Orders, Orders in Council, Memorandums to Cabinet, Legislation, Regulation, Guidelines, and Frameworks.
• Experience developing and implementing policy, and interpreting legislation and regulations.
• Applied knowledge of policy development processes, including developing materials for cabinet decision.
• Experience in policy research, development, implementation, and analysis and internal and external stakeholder engagement processes and instruments.
• Demonstrated strong political acumen, situational leadership skills, and strategic thinking aligned to the overall goals of the department.
• Advanced understanding of the political and organizational environments and decision-making processes of government.
• Experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with research methodologies, techniques, and procedures, including the application of qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis.

Assets :

• Project Management certificate and / or experience in leading complex projects.
• Experience working with government stakeholders and / or having worked for a municipal, provincial, territorial, or federal government.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement using online consultation platforms and / or digital communication tools.

Notes

Hours of work :

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15 am to 4.30 pm

Location :

This position works out of the Neil Crawford Provincial Centre (6950 -113 Street) with close access to the South Campus LRT station and parking.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your writing competency.

Hybrid Policy :

There may be the opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office and three days in the office.

This can be discussed with your manager upon hire.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Pension plans : Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• 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 agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

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.