Policy and Research Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Policy and Research Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 77201
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 25, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 
Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

The Court and Justice Services (CJS) Division provides a wide range of resolution and court services for people involved in legal disputes. In collaboration with the courts of Alberta, Court and Justice Services provides various programs and services including educating and helping Albertans finding solutions for legal issues, navigating the court system, offering programs at no cost or a nominal charge, and administrative support to all courts in Alberta. To learn more about Court and Justice Services please follow the link at:

Are you passionate about working in a collaborative environment, applying your analytical expertise, and solving complex problems? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team

As a key member reporting to the Manager, Court Policy, you'll have the unique opportunity to support senior and executive management by addressing action requests and providing vital information to the public and other stakeholders. Dive into a variety of short and long-term research projects on government initiatives, policies, programs, and services that impact court and resolution services in Alberta. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful difference and drive positive change

You will play a key role in the following:

• Conduct research and synthesize timely, accurate and complete information to support recommendations to senior and executive management, including the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, in the form of Briefing Notes, memos, meeting agendas, reports, policies, or proposals.
• Work collaboratively within the team and colleagues from other divisions and/or departments, and/or stakeholders, in an advisory capacity.
• Access diverse contact base or perform research to respond directly to telephone calls, e-mails, and letters regarding resolution and court services operations, procedures, services, and programs.
• Use research and analysis skills to aid in information gathering, sharing and support evaluation of programs or initiatives.
• Define problems, develop, and propose recommendations and alternatives that will support executive decision making, policy development, operational effectiveness, or support operational and strategic planning.
• Participate in project coordination and initiative implementation within the division and other divisions within the Ministry and/or within other departments with the provincial government.

As the ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Strong critical thinking skills, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to persevere in the face conflicting priorities and challenges.
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing and communication skills, along with your ability to build and maintain positive working relationships amongst a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to diplomacy and professionalism in the workplace.
• The ability to summarize and synthesize information efficiently and accurately from a variety of sources to make recommendations.  
• Ability to manage multiple timely research and writing projects that support Albertans seeking information or services.
• A strong ability to adapt to change, as well as confidence in project and time management, which are required to meet deliverables in a timely manner.
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:

The successful candidate will possess the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Systems Thinking – You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts of decisions on stakeholders and the larger Justice community and factor this into your planning.
• Creative Problem Solving – You collect a breadth of data and a variety of perspectives to make a choice between potential solutions and evaluate how effective the solution will be. You encourage debate and generate ideas from across the department to provide options and recommendations to move new ideas forward.
• Drive for Results – You map out projects from beginning to end, as well as monitor progress to ensure deviations from the plan are identified at an early stage and managed.  You also pivot as needed while maintaining a focus on ultimate goals.
• Develop Networks – You communicate regularly with stakeholders and initiate opportunities for mutual sharing of information. You build trust by maintaining relationships and being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Build Collaborative Environment – You work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community, and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.

Required: University graduation in a related field (e.g. Political Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences, English, Education, etc.) plus 2 years progressively related experience in policy and research analysis and development; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
  
  

Assets
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Policy and research analysis and development work experience in the public or not-for-profit sector.
• Work experience with stakeholder engagement, including providing recommendations and options to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Work experience in designing, developing, and leading small to medium sized research and writing projects.
• Work experience with a case management software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  
  

All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please provide a brief overview (approximately words) of how your experience aligns with the scope of this position. Cover letters will be assessed for grammar, spelling, and punctuation as part of the screening process.

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

• Location: John E. Brownlee Building in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 
  
  

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 on what the GoA have 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.
• 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.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
  
• Please specify employment status (i.e., casual, part-time, or full-time)
• Ex: Policy Analyst, Jan June 2009, Part-time (three, 8-hour shifts/week)
  
  

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
  
• Please specify the year you graduated.
• Ex: Bachelor of Political Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)
  
  

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit  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 ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

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