Senior Policy Analyst

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

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst in Edmonton to provide neutral, strategic analysis and guidance on priority initiatives for the Acute care division. The role includes project management, research, and coordination of policy development to support decision-making at senior ministry levels.

The position is permanent, full-time (36.25 hours weekly), with a structured assessment and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Equivalencies: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Responsibilities

• Provide neutral and unbiased analysis and strategic advice on priority initiatives for the Acute care division across the ministry.
• Manage projects, conduct research, and provide operational support for strategic initiatives and projects.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, and speaking notes to support senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead complex initiatives requiring engagement of multiple stakeholder groups, inside and outside government.
• Support policy development and track progress on key priorities and legislative items.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project management

Public speaking

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

University degree in related field

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Senior Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID:86549
Ministry:Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:August 25, 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.
The Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services (HSHS) establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction, policy and operational funding for the province’s acute health care sector. HSHS focuses on hospital care, emergency health services, organ and tissue transplantation, cancer care, and surgical procedures. For further information, visit the ministry website athttps://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Policy Advisor provides neutral and unbiased analysis and strategic advice on priority initiatives, including emerging issues that are key to achieving the goals and vision of Acute care division (ACD). The position will provide project management and research and operational support to all ongoing strategic initiatives and projects across the division. The Senior Policy Analyst will drive strategic initiatives forward by assessing issues, developing potential solutions and translating solutions to actionable policies and monitor performance.
This position will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support project management activities, including planning, critical path/schedule management, reporting and monitoring & controlling.
• Conduct research, data analysis, jurisdictional scans, consultation and other applicable methodologies to provide expert advice, support and/or project leadership for complex acute care priority initiatives and projects.
• Participate in reviews of policy advice, legislation, regulations and related documents to ensure alignment with Ministry priorities and expectations.
• Lead complex and sensitive initiatives requiring the engagement and support of many different stakeholder groups, internal and external to government.
• Support strategic planning and policy development within the Branch and across the Department.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, speaking notes and agendas to support Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Divisional Leadership Team (DLT) and stakeholders of progress on initiatives to support decision-making.
• Complete briefings, background documents, correspondence, recommendations, and case studies on a variety of ongoing policy initiatives.
• Work with ADMO and branches across ACD to develop and coordinate briefings, background documents, correspondence, recommendations, and case studies for consideration by senior Ministry leaders and officials, ensuring materials are accurate, comprehensive and consistent.
• Support tracking and reporting of key priorities, issues and policy and legislative items.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for branch staff, as needed and/or assigned.
• Drive and manage progress on key strategic initiatives and projects; and support project teams develop meeting materials, conduct research to support initiatives, develop presentations and speaking notes and summarize outputs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across system stakeholders to foster a proactive perspective to strategic alignment of policy initiatives.

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.

• Agility:Sees the need and readily steps in to help others on the team; anticipates change and adapts behaviour accordingly, open to changes; takes advantage of opportunities to improve program development and implementation processes.
• Build Collaborative Environments:Creates opportunities for project teams and stakeholder to share information; respects others' point-of-view; encourages or facilitates conflict resolution; recognizes performance of all groups involved.
• Creative Problem Solving:Helps manage projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously and can use planning skills, analytical and creative thinking to arrive at innovative solutions.
• Develop Networks:Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity and respect for others; informs key stakeholders of relevant information in a timely manner; seeks and applies the perspectives and needs of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Drive for Results:Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities; factors in complexity of issues and aligns plans based on government direction; removes barriers to collaboration; provides informed advice.
• Systems Thinking:Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.

Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:

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

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

• Knowledge of policy development, government structure, operations and decision-making processes
• Experience in project management and grant management
• Experience preparing and providing written reports, analysis, briefing note, letters, research, public speaking, and presentations
• Effective communications skills (written and oral) to collaborate effectively with colleagues and with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaboration skills to successfully work in a cross-functional team environment and leadership skills
• Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple ongoing projects at one time and ability to meet tight timelines and cope with changing priorities

The below statement must be included in job ad:
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Notes

This is a permanent position with regular working hours of 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
This position is based in Edmonton, Alberta.
A written assessment may be required as part of the recruitment process.
The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).
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.
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• 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. 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 contactEdmund [e-mail] .