Policy Planner

Job Information
Job Title: Policy Planner
Job Requisition ID: 86055
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,349.49 - $100,146.04/year)

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website:

Employment and Financial Services (EFS) Division is responsible for policy and legislative development and delivery of employment and income services including contracted employment services, career resources, and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), Income Support (IS) and Child Support Services (CSS).

Role Responsibilities

Do you enjoy solving complex policy challenges and influencing programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Albertans?

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services is seeking a Policy Planner to join the Income Services Branch. In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of provincial policies that support Alberta's AISH, ADAP, Income Support and CSS programs.

Working in a collaborative policy environment, you will research emerging issues, analyze policy options, provide strategic recommendations, and develop operational policies that support consistent program delivery across the province. Your work will directly contribute to modern, responsive, and client-focused services for Albertans.

Reporting to the Manager, you will:

• Research, analyze, develop and implement policy options to address complex program and operational issues.
  
• Prepare strategic recommendations, impact analyses, and briefing materials to support executive decision-making.
  
• Develop and maintain program policies, procedures, operational manuals, and implementation materials.
  
• Translate approved policy decisions into clear operational guidance for frontline staff.
  
• Provide expert advice on legislation, policy interpretation, and program implementation to regional and ministry staff.
  
• Collaborate with internal and cross-ministry partners to support policy development and implementation initiatives.
  
• Lead or participate in cross-functional working groups to resolve program issues and improve service delivery.
  
• Prepare briefing notes, correspondence, and responses to Action Requests and other information requests for senior leadership.
  
• Review and update program forms, publications, and communication materials to ensure alignment with current legislation and policy.
  
• Lead task-oriented projects to resolve program issues where input of different areas of expertise is required.
  
• Fostering a culture of mutual trust and respect among colleagues and leadership.
  
• Assure appropriate maintenance and security of records, including appropriate disposition of transitory information.
  
• Ensuring assignments are delivered on time and meet the requirements of management.
  

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

As a Policy Planner, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Agility - Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources within an operating environment.
• Drive for Results - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
• Develop Self and Others - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks - Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, comm