Senior Policy Advisor

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Policy Analyst to support the Strategic Policy branch within the Transportation and Economic Corridors ministry. The role focuses on developing forward-looking policy, system planning, and legislation impacting the transportation network.

You will lead research, advise senior leaders, and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives to inform decision-making. The position requires a university degree in a related field plus several years of experience in policy

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Experience in policy analysis, development, and evaluation, preferably in public policy.
• Experience in external/public engagement and consultation.
• Transportation system experience strongly desired.
• Experience with legislation is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research and analysis to evaluate options, impacts on Albertans, risks, costs, benefits, and inter-jurisdictional practices.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations, identify emerging policy issues, and prepare briefing notes and Cabinet materials.
• Design, lead and support multi-phase projects and events affecting transportation policy.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop and monitor implementation plans.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and other jurisdictions for knowledge transfer and policy development.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public engagement

Written and verbal communication

Research

Education

University degree in Public Administration/ Political Science/ Social Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Survey tools (Opinio, SurveyMonkey)

Job description

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Job Requisition ID: 88758
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network.

Role Responsibilities

This position provides support to the Strategic Policy branch and unit in the development of forward-looking strategic policy, system planning and legislation impacting the transportation system, including high-profile ministry priorities. This position undertakes the following responsibilities and activities either independently or as part of a cross-departmental or cross-ministry team. The position supports senior departmental leadership, including Assistant Deputy Ministers, the Deputy Minister, and elected officials, by providing evidence-based information and recommendations to inform decisions on transportation policies, legislation, programs, and services.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Policy Analysis and Advice

Lead policy research and analysis to evaluate options, impacts on Albertans, risks, costs, benefits, and inter-jurisdictional practices, including Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus). Develop evidence-based recommendations, identify emerging policy issues, and prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, and Cabinet materials for senior officials. Support cross-ministry committees and build policy capacity by sharing knowledge and providing policy advice.

Project Management

Design, lead and support multi-phase/multi-stakeholder activities, projects and events that influence the evolution of the transportation system, including demographic, policy, legislative, and economic analysis. Prepare and collaborate on the development and implementation of communication strategy(s) and plan(s), key messages, and question & answer materials for Cabinet-bound packages, public releases and announcements, website and other modes of delivery. Work with and influence internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop and monitor implementation and evaluation plans.

Provide leadership, coordination, development, facilitation and knowledge/skill transfer to internal and external teams involved with transportation policy issues within the ministry and throughout the province.

Resolve stakeholder conflicts and manage and prioritize issues that come before committees and working groups. Manages external contractors, as required, including the preparation of requests for proposals and managing the process of evaluating and hiring contractors and monitoring them.

Collaborate and liaise with other ministries, decision makers and other stakeholders (e.g. Indigenous communities, etc.) to pro-actively identify and address transportation policy issues and to develop and implement identified strategies and programs.

Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and other jurisdictions for the purpose of gaining intelligence and transferring that knowledge into collaborative policy development and decisions to ensure optimal integration of business goals and ministry objectives.

Support and/or coordinate various aspects of stakeholder engagements (internal and external) to obtain information and input regarding policy issues.

Complex Issues Management

Analyse complex transportation-related issues, coordinate input from multiple stakeholders, and develop clear responses, solutions, and recommendations for senior leaders. Apply knowledge of relevant policies, standards, and legislation to assess issues and support timely, informed decision-making.

The successful candidates will excel in a collaborative team environment and will bring excellent communication skills (verbal and written), analytical skills, public engagement skills, and research experience to the team. Proficiency in MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is also required.

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.

• Systems Thinking: Considers the whole system when evaluating, researching, and conducting policy analysis.
• Drive for Results: Manages project teams including delegating tasks, monitoring project performance, and ensures projects are completed in a way consistent with direction.
• Agility: Regularly adapts to changing priorities, adjusts projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities, explains the impact of changes to projects to management.
• Creative problem Solving: Develop surveys and engagement discussions guides that encourage diverse perspectives and seeks to understand root causes. Uses research and analysis to find ways to improve systems. Employs subject matter experts from other areas to solve problems.

Qualifications

Requirements:

University graduation in a related field such as (Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science etc.) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience

Related experience includes:

• Experience managing and implementing complex projects.
• Experience in policy analysis, development, and evaluation, preferably in public policy.
• Experience in external/public engagement and consultation.
• Transportation system experience strongly desired.
• Experience with legislation is strongly desired.

Technical expertise required for this role are:

• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Adobe Professional tools, including Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge and proficiency in survey tools, such as Opinio or SurveyMonkey.
• Two years of related diploma plus six years of related experience
• 1-year of related Certificate plus seven years of related experience
• A minimum of eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Asset:

Preference will be given to candidates with a related Masters Degree

This position works Mon to Fri from 8.15 am to 4.30 pm.

Location: Twin Atria Building, Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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 we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at [e-mail] .