Policy Analyst

Role Overview

Policy Analyst at PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta. Supports executive‑level decision‑making by producing high‑quality analysis, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations across government relations, public policy, and organizational priorities. Reports to the Manager, Strategy & Research.

Responsibilities

• Produces executive papers, issue notes, decision decks, and briefing materials that support informed executive decision‑making.
• Prepares condensed summaries, scenario analyses, and risk assessments on legislative, regulatory, or sector developments.
• Delivers rapid‑turnaround briefs on urgent or politically‑sensitive matters.
• Conducts research and analysis on policy proposals, legislative changes, government initiatives, and broader issues affecting the organization.
• Assesses operational, financial, and reputational impacts, and develops evidence‑based recommendations aligned with organizational strategy.
• Translates technical policy, legislative, and regulatory information into accessible executive‑level narratives.
• Gathers inputs from operations, legal, communications, and program teams, consolidating diverse perspectives into unified briefing materials.
• Supports leadership in preparing for stakeholder meetings, government engagements, board discussions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Contributes to strategic planning by identifying opportunities, risks, and long‑term policy trends, and supporting advocacy strategies and organizational positioning.
• Monitors government announcements, legislative sessions, and sector developments, maintaining situational awareness across the policy landscape.
• Flags emerging issues requiring executive attention and maintains an issues tracker with status, risks, and recommended actions.
• Drafts speeches, talking points, meeting notes, and correspondence for government officials and stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, government relations, economics, business, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in policy analysis, government relations, public affairs, or a related discipline.
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to see the big picture, anticipate implications, and connect policy developments to organizational priorities.
• Analytical rigor, with comfort navigating ambiguity, complex data, and multi‑variable decision environments.
• Executive communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, persuasive, and decision‑oriented writing.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate internal politics, external relationships, and multi‑party coordination.
• Political acuity, with an understanding of the political, regulatory, and reputational context surrounding decisions.
• Proficiency in leveraging data, reporting, visualization, and AI‑assisted research tools to generate insights and support evidence‑based decision‑making.

Benefits

• Earn competitive wages for your contributions.
• Access a comprehensive benefits program, including mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Join an award‑winning employer focused on people, development and well‑being.
• Access world‑class training through PCL’s College of Construction.
• Advance your career through clear growth pathways.
• Explore opportunities across roles, sectors and regions.

This role is being offered as a 12‑month contract.

Employment Details

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job Title: Policy Analyst

Requisition ID: 13221

Contract Length: 12 months

EEO Statement

We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

Accommodations

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pcl.com and include the position and location of interest.

Recruitment Process

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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