Policy Advisor

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Job Summary

This is a challenging opportunity for a highly skilled Policy Advisor to join the Government of Alberta team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading project management, legislation review and analysis, advanced policy development and analysis, as well as implementation of strategic policy and strategic framework projects in alignment with ministry priorities related to the provision of public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops, analyzes, and recommends draft policy, strategies, cabinet materials, or frameworks, and participates or leads ministry or cross-ministry initiatives.
  • Researches legislation, policies, best practices, and identifies and analyzes emerging trends, key policy issues, program opportunities, and developments in other jurisdictions and countries to support leadership planning and decision-making.
  • Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provides strategic advice, guidance, recommendations, and direction to department staff and leadership on Ministry priorities, legislation, draft policies, and on the policy development processes.
  • Operates within the Ministry's frameworks and operational and business plans and priorities, the GOA's established policy and legislative development and decision-making processes and protocols, and direction from leadership.

Qualifications

University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related discipline with 4 years progressively responsible related experience; 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.

Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of government policy and legislation, including policy, Ministerial Orders, Orders in Council, Memorandums to Cabinet, Legislation, Regulation, Guidelines, and Frameworks.
  • Experience developing and implementing policy, and interpreting legislation and regulations.
  • Applied knowledge of policy development processes, including developing materials for cabinet decision.
  • Experience in policy research, development, implementation, and analysis and internal and external stakeholder engagement processes and instruments.
  • Demonstrated strong political acumen, situational leadership skills, and strategic thinking aligned to the overall goals of the department.
  • Advanced understanding of the political and organizational environments and decision-making processes of government.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with research methodologies, techniques, and procedures, including the application of qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis.

Assets

  • Project Management certificate and/or experience in leading complex projects.
  • Experience working with government stakeholders and/or having worked for a municipal, provincial, territorial, or federal government.
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement using online consultation platforms and/or digital communication tools.

Working for the Government of Alberta

The Government of Alberta offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. Some of the benefits include:

  • Pension plan: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
  • Professional learning and development
  • 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 agreements

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