Policy Analyst, Retail Policy

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 63499
Ministry: Affordability and Utilities
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 23, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

**Salary**: ($2,626.89) to ($3,448.73) bi-weekly ($68,561.83 - $90,011.85/year)

The Retail and Distribution Policy branch under the Ministry of Affordability & Utilities manages the legislation, regulations and policies and programs related to the electricity and natural gas retail markets and distribution systems.

**Role Responsibilities**:
The Retail and Distribution Policy Branch is currently seeking to hire individuals with a high-level organization, project coordination skills and a keen understanding of the Alberta retail electricity and natural gas markets and distribution systems as Policy Analysts.

The Policy Analyst(s) will work within either the Distribution team or the Retail Policy and Programs team and will focus on the following duties and responsibilities:

- **Policy Review and implementation** Participate in the development of expert advice and recommendations for public policy concerning Alberta's electricity and natural gas markets and distribution systems.
- **Research & Advisory**: Provide strategic research, trend analysis, planning, and recommendations to enhance policy and program development and support decision-making within Branch as well as legislative commitments geared towards achieving Government of Alberta's objectives.
- **Project Co-ordination & Monitoring**: Monitor and coordinate high-priority initiatives/projects, including the corresponding guidelines, budget forms and cash flow models and identify emerging issues in the rapidly changing energy sector.
- **Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship building**: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as other GoA departments, municipal and federal government departments, distribution utilities, retailers, consumers, and independent agencies such as the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), the Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA), and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to gather information, understand issues, solicit feedback and develop solutions to assist Branch in addressing concerns and impacts to the electricity market.
- **Issue Analysis and Advisory**:Conduct thorough research, coordinate information, and render accurate advice to Branch Leadership on existing and emerging issues.
- **Reporting**:Create high-quality reports, reviews, and briefing materials to facilitate executive decision-making, public engagement, and stakeholder communication.

**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.

Competencies for this position include:

- **Drive for Results** - Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on past experiences. Holds self and others accountable for results. Partners with groups to achieve desired outcomes and exceed expectations.
- **Build Collaborative Environments** - Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.
- **Creative Problem Solving**:Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies.
- **Systems Thinking**:Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas. Understands, anticipates, and accounts for the interrelated impacts of policy decisions across various groups and projects and factors this into planning.

This link will assist you with understanding APS competencies:
**Qualifications**:
Required:
University graduation in a related field (Economics, Business, Engineering, Political science, Environmental science, Law, Public administration etc.) and 2 years of progressively responsible related experience is required. Related experience can include research and analysis, technical writing and briefing, issue analysis, and project coordination. Equivalencies will be considered as described below:

- Equivalency:_
Related education or experience considered based on:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
- Assets:_
The following are considered assets for the position:

- Public Sector experience: Experience working in the public sector or within public sector decision-making processes.
- Legislative/Policy Interpretation: Experience with interpreting legi