Policy Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Policy Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 76535
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 30, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3  
Salary: $2,849.89 to $ 3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382- $97,565 /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:

Ministry of Education and Childcare

The Ministry of Education and Childcare is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

Alberta Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Early Childhood Service (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta's government is making life better by investing in education - one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The ministry is responsible for the following: developing and evaluating curriculum; ensuring teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; supporting First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

The System Excellence Division 
 
The division assures there are high quality teachers and system leaders in the education system, leads the provincial assessment of students to improve system performance, and  provides strategic leadership and support services to the Early Childhood Services to Grade 12 education system and facilitates effective and collaborative relationships with school authorities and stakeholders.

For more information on the Ministry of Education and childcare, please visit:  

The Field Services team provides guidance to school authorities to ensure the successful implementation of education-related legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and initiatives.

Reporting to the Policy Manager of the Policy and Priorities Branch, the Policy Analyst plays a key role in the development of policies, strategies and initiatives to support the Field Services sector, the System Excellence Division, and senior leaders as required. The Policy Analyst supports the development of policy initiatives for the Field Services sector, including activities to build policy capacity for staff in the sector. The Policy Analyst actively builds collaborative relationships and seeks opportunities to work together with other staff across the ministry.

Responsibilities include: 

• Engaging in research, including jurisdictional scans, to help inform the development of policies to support the department and government goals, business plans and priorities.
• Providing advice and recommendations on the development of policies to support the department's priorities.
• Liaising with other branches and divisions to support policy development.
• Preparing a variety of documents to support decision making. 
• Supporting the unit to accomplish operational goals and contributing to the effective operation of the Field Services Sector.  

 
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: 

• Systems Thinking: Ability to apply systemic thinking and a holistic approach to work deliverables, and to articulate system-wide short, medium, and long-term impacts and connections.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to project planning.
• Agility: Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing environment. Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates ability to gather, integrate, and interpret complex information. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives. Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills.
• Develop Self and Others: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others.

Requirements: 

• A University Degree in a related field (Public Administration, Education, Social Sciences, Arts,etc)  plus two years progressively responsible related experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for one-basis.

Assets:

• Experience with projects involving changes to legislation, regulations and policies in order to provide strategic direction to branches and to make feasible recommendations to executive leadership.
• Knowledge of government decision-making, implementation, and internal and external stakeholder engagement processes.
• Project management and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple requests, competing priorities and to meet tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Possess demonstrated strong abilities to develop and prepare clear options analysis and briefings. Experience writing reports and/or executive briefing notes is considered an asset.
• Ability to function well in a team-based environment that demands a high level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Proficient in automated systems and software tools used to carry out responsibilities (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ARTS, the Internet and web-based programs).

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

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Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time) 

Position Location: 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 – 108 Street, Edmonton. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement

Other information: 

• Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
• This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 
  
  

Links and information on what the GoA has 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• 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 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 Rashi Vaktania