Policy Analyst

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 36888

Ministry: Children's Services

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 8, 2023

Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

**About Us**:
The Ministry of Children’s Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require and no one is left behind. Children’s Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

To find out more about our work visit:
**Role**:
The Policy Analyst supports the Policy and Practice Supports Unit, the Policy, Practice, and Program Development Branch, and the Child Intervention Division in promoting and ensuring quality in child protection and intervention across the province. This position plays a key role in child protection and intervention policy and program development and implementation based on best practices, and promotes the attainment of good outcomes for children and families. The position leads policy and legislative projects and initiatives that set practice and program direction, and makes recommendations to management, senior management, and the Deputy Minister and Minister based on specialized program knowledge and skills. This position also functions as a strategic resource person for the unit, branch, and division by supporting issues identification, options development, and preparation of policy decision materials that are aligned with current policy, practice and organizational and program readiness. The work that this position performs will inform policy, programs, and services that reflect child protection and intervention legislation, emerging trends, and directions and best practices.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

- Lead special projects and initiatives, including policy and legislative amendments, that contribute to enhanced quality of programs and services.
- Chair working groups/committees and coordinate and assign work resulting from working group/committee work.
- Identify issues and trends that lead to possible changes to practice, policy, programs, and legislation.
- Consult and liaise with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the branch, division, department, and government.
- Explore and analyze options and make recommendations regarding policy, practice, program, legislative, and systemic issues.
- Conduct research and write briefing notes, position papers, proposals and correspondence for management, senior management, and the Deputy Minister and Minister related to child protection and intervention.
- Ensure that timely and regular information is provided to the ED/ADM/DM/Minister on sensitive issues.

If this position interests you, do not hesitate to apply

**Qualifications**:
The successful applicant will have:

- A University degree in a related field of public administration, public policy, political science or the social sciences.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in conducting policy or legislative research, analysis and development, and program and project planning and management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate and synthesize information in a rapidly changing environment.
- Experience working with multiple internal and/or external stakeholders to develop shared understanding and outcomes, including facilitation, consultation, consensus-building, and conflict management.
- Strong political acumen and organizational awareness.
- Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative.

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.

**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 below will assist you with understanding competencies:
The following competencies are essential for success in this role:

- Agility
- Drive for Results
- Develop Self and Others
- Build Collaborative Environments
- Develop Networks
- Systems Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving

**Salary**:
$2,716.64 to $3,550.90 bi-weekly ($70,904 -

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