Agency and Legislation Analyst

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Job Title: Agency and Legislation Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 77086
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 2, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565 per 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. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .

A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life.

The Agency and Legislation Analyst plays a key role supporting agency governance and legislative planning for the department. Reporting to the Manager of Governance and Legislation, this position provides research, coordination, and analytical expertise to advance effective agency oversight, ensure compliance with legislation, and support development of non-program specific legislative initiatives.

Key responsibilities

- Support agency governance processes, including recruitment and appointment of members to Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs), and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, such as the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act (APAGA).

- Contribute to the development and review of governance documents and legislative initiatives.

- Provide analysis and advice to ministry staff on governance and legislative matters to support effective decision-making, including the preparation of non-program specific drafting instructions or other briefing materials.

- Conducting research, cross-jurisdictional scans and monitoring agency governance and legislative developments to inform ministry priorities.

- Preparation and maintenance of departmental official records and coordinate formal agreements, such as Ministerial Orders and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

- Prepare reports, briefing notes, and responses to Action Requests for senior leadership.

- Provide back-up support to the Manager and Governance & Legislation team as required.

Competencies

Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.

Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful, shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.

Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

University degree in Public Administration or a related field (Political Science, Social Science, Business, Law, Human Resources, Health Sciences, etc.) plus two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies may be considered with related/relevant education or experience based on:

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

- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required Experience

- Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis to support policy, legislative, and/or governance initiatives.

- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, legal documents and/or government policies.

- Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting advice, reports, and/or briefing materials to senior leadership, ideally in a public service environment.

- Experience coordinating and/or managing projects, including tracking deliverables and meeting timelines. Ideally in a public service environment, with elements of relationship building, negotiation, conflict management, consensus building, and/or facilitation skills.

Assets

- Knowledge of the Alberta Public Service and its governance and legislative frameworks, such as the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act (APAGA), Interpretation Act, etc.

- Experience preparing appointment packages, including for Cabinet, and demonstrated experience supporting recruitment/appointment processes as well as experience in agency governance oversight.

- Experience with legislative planning, including the development of legislation, regulation, or other legislative instruments (bylaws, Ministerial Orders, Recommendation for Order in Council, etc.).

- Familiarity with legal documents, records management systems, and/or government document tracking processes.

Location

The successful candidate must reside in Edmonton and be able to work on-site at our Edmonton office.

Resume and Application Requirements

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

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, and it will be used as part of the assessment.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and Information

- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

- 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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at Krista.lammie@gov.ab.ca.

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