Policy Analyst

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Job Title:Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID:85863
Ministry:Affordability and Utilities
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (approx. 18 months)
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, click here .
The Ministry of Affordability and Utilities leads and coordinates government’s ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable, manages and develops policy for the development of the province's utilities sector and oversees a reliable and affordable electricity system for Albertans.
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Join Alberta Affordability and Utilities and contribute to shaping the future of Alberta's electricity landscape. As a Policy Analyst in the Priority Initiatives Branch, you will play a key role in advancing policy and regulatory initiatives that support safe, reliable, and affordable electricity solutions for Albertans, with a particular focus on nuclear energy development.
Reporting to the Director, you will provide research, analysis, and strategic advice to support the development of nuclear energy policy and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with government ministries, industry representatives, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders, you will help evaluate complex issues, inform decision-making, and advance priority initiatives that support Alberta's growing electricity needs and economic development.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to emerging electricity policy, collaborate with diverse partners, and help shape initiatives with province-wide impact.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and utilizes information and data to support development of policy options and advice for leadership.
• Writes clear and accurate policy advice and briefings and provides verbal briefings on key issues.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships within the ministry, cross-ministry, with intergovernmental and external stakeholders, and establishes networks to inform and communicate branch initiatives.
• Represents the department by actively participating in multi-stakeholder committees and project teams.
• Takes a lead role, with minimal supervision, in carrying out major policy and project initiatives assigned to the branch and linked to the ministry’s mandate.
• Demonstrates advanced project management skills by developing detailed project plans, identifying critical timelines and deliverables, understanding and managing task interdependencies, and managing project risks.

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

University graduation in economics, business, environmental science, engineering or law plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience in project management, policy development, information research and analysis; and facilitation/consultation; 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.

Required:

• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of policy development, including the policy cycle, issues identification and analysis, options development and analysis, and providing evidence-based advice and recommendations.
• Knowledge and experience with the application of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis.
• Familiarity and knowledge of strategy, policy, planning, project management and decision making in large and complex organizations and the interrelationships wi