Senior Policy Analyst

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst in Edmonton to lead policy development, strategic research, and stakeholder engagement for the mental health and addiction portfolio.

You will support innovation, coordination of grants and contracts, and evidence-based decision making to improve services for Albertans. A cover letter and CRC will be required during the process.

Qualifications

• University degree in a health or human services field with four years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered (education for experience or vice versa).
• Experience in briefing materials, executive-level documents, and policy recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development, strategic research, and stakeholder engagement to improve Ontario’s? (note: ensure alignment with Alberta context) outcomes for Albertans.
• Support innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making across a complex service environment.
• Support Alberta’s Service Dog Program to promote equitable access and inclusion.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Represent the ministry on cross-government committees and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate planning, reporting, and business functions in line with ministry priorities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Strategic planning

Briefing materials

Education

University degree in health/human services

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Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 88274
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (3 years)
Scope: Open
Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

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.

A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life.

The Ministry also liaises with the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates and Recovery Alberta. Please review Alberta Mental Health and Addiction to learn more and what it has to offer.

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Alberta's addiction and mental health system? Join our team and lead policy development, strategic research, and stakeholder engagement initiatives that drive innovation and improve outcomes for Albertans.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Legislation and Community Partnerships, the Senior Policy Analyst plays a key role in shaping the direction of Alberta's addiction and mental health system through strategic policy development, research, stakeholder engagement, and system planning activities. The position supports innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making across a complex and evolving service environment.

One primary role on this position is to support Alberta’s Service Dog Program. Service Dogs program supports equitable access and inclusion across the province by increasing the independence, mobility, community participation and quality of life of persons with disabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and monitoring grants and contracts that support innovation and service improvements across the addiction and mental health system.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community organizations, Indigenous partners, regulatory bodies, and other ministries.
• Conducting environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, foresight activities, and research to support strategic planning and policy development.
• Preparing executive-level briefing notes, presentations, speaking notes, and other decision-support materials.
• Representing the ministry on cross-government committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting branch planning, reporting, and business functions in alignment with ministry priorities and Government of Alberta requirements.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on emerging issues, risks, trends, and opportunities.

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.

• Creative Problem Solving - Asks questions to get a deeper understanding of present issues. Contributing ideas for how work can be done differently to solve common problems.
• Agility - Asks questions, seeks clarification and assess how things will be different when change is introduced or anticipated. Takes advantage of opportunities to change how work is completed to better anticipate obstacles and improve service.
• Drive for Results - Takes past experience into considerations when making plans and adjusts plans based on past learning. Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other groups to achieve desired outcomes.
• Develop Networks - Identifies key stakeholder contacts with whom a relationship must be established. Maintains contacts with a range of colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking - to design projects and identify linkages across initiatives.

Qualifications

University degree in a health or human services field, plus a minimum of (4) four years of progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of directly related education for one year of directly related experience, or one year of directly related experience for one year of education.

Required Experience:

• Conducting research and developing briefing materials, recommendations, presentations, and executive decision-support documents for senior leadership.
• Leading stakeholder engagement and consultation activities with diverse internal and external partners.
• Managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Managing complex projects, initiatives, grants, contracts, or cross-functional work requiring coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Assets:

• Experience managing grants, contracts, or funding agreements.
• Experience in project management.

There is one temporary full-time position until November 30, 2029.

Location: Commerce Place Building, 10155 - 102 Street Edmonton, AB

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:30pm
• 36.25 hours per week

A cover letter is required and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the qualifications of the role.

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.

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.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is also 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.

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