Policy Advisor

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 52106
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 23, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

**Salary**:$2,626.89 to $ 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)

The Department of Health establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health. Key functions include advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; and providing oversight across the health system.

For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:
**Role Responsibilities**:
**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:
**Systems Thinking and Drive for Results: As a systems thinker, you will have a strong awareness of the objectives and priorities of the ministry to ensure deliverables capture and portray issues in a coordinated and consistent manner.**

**Develop Networks**: Using superior communication and relationship
- building skills, you play a key role in leading consultation and engagement with ministry staff across the organization to develop cohesive and unified plans and reports. You have exceptional network and engagement skills in working across the department.

**Agility**:You are focused on goals, anticipate obstacles as you oversee the development of corporate documents.

**Qualifications**:
**University graduation** in Political Science, Social Science, Health Science, plus a minimum of progressively **two (2) **of progressively responsible related experience in policy development, and strategic planning; or equivalent as described below.

**Equivalency**:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

**Required experience**:

- Experience developing or working on complex policy issues
- Experience managing projects or programs
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing policy analysis, options and recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstration of creative and innovative approaches
- Experience working with senior management level

The following is considered an **asset**:

- General understanding of health system structures, programs, policies
- Experience working in public sector Experience working with stakeholders to develop shared outcomes; including facilitation, consultation, consultation building and conflict managementA **cover letter** outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is **required**.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to

**Notes**:
This competition will be used to staff multiple full-time permanent positions.

**Hours of Work**
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday

**Location**
ATB Place North, Edmonton, Alberta. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

**Other information**:

- This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

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

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- 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 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.

**Closing Statement**
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.



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