Policy Advisor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$76,613 - CA$100,492•Onsite

About The Position

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. SafeRoads Alberta simplifies the process for Albertans challenging Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) under the Traffic Safety Act, promoting fairness and efficiency in public safety. By addressing impaired driving outside the criminal courts, SafeRoads focuses on fast-tracking justice, reducing strain on resources, and improving road safety. Are you passionate about public safety and policy development? Join SafeRoads Alberta as a Policy Advisor and play a key role in creating evidence-based strategies that make a real difference in the lives of Albertans every day. As a Policy Advisor, you will be working with the Senior Policy Advisor, SafeRoads Alberta. You will develop policy recommendations in the assigned area of responsibility. You will manage and provide expertise required to ensure quality policy advice is delivered in a timely manner to the supervisor, management, Branch, Ministry staff, the Minister and Cabinet, while keeping the supervisor fully informed and obtaining necessary approvals. Pro-active and strategic policy development is required to support the Ministry's requirement of ongoing enhancement and changes to the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations, Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, education programs, training programs and projects. This work is completed within a provincial, national and international context.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Traffic Safety Plan, the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, and the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations.
Understands how to develop and implement policy, program and legislation within the Government of Alberta (GoA) context.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and facilitation skills with the ability to network, build and maintain working relationships with the Ministry, other government entities and stakeholders and partners.
Works within the confidentiality restrictions that are necessary due to the sensitivity of issues within the GoA.
Researches, collects, and analyses data and information from various sources; has the ability to distinguish credible sources.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Sociology, Political Science etc., supplemented by 2 years of progressively related experience in policy analysis/development.
A cover letter outlining how your education and experience related to the qualifications of this role is required. Application without cover letter will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Traffic Safety Plan, the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, and the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations.
Demonstrated experience in theory and practice of policy analysis including complex, multi-stakeholder policy and program development process, policy planning and decision-making processes within government.
Knowledge of social, economic aspects of transportation and statistical analysis procedures.
Experience in development and implementation of policy, program, and legislation within the Government of Alberta context.
Proven project management skills.
Working experience in stakeholder relations.
Working experience with projects involving changes to legislation, regulations, and policies in order to provide strategic direction to branches and to make feasible recommendations to Management or leadership.
Working knowledge of administrative law and procedural justice principles.

Responsibilities

Policy development: develops and recommends policy initiatives or responses to ensure quality policy advice is delivered in a timely manner to the Senior Policy Advisor, Branch, Ministry officials, and/or the Minister and Cabinet within the framework of SafeRoads Alberta and the Ministry's organizational structure.
Analysis - prepares advisory notes, reports, discussion papers, and specific strategies or recommendations relating to the Branch and/or the Ministry's mandates, using accepted analytical techniques or methods and procedures within the Branch, Ministry, legislative, and regulatory framework.
Ministry Representation - as part of the Branch, initiates activities and discussions through collaborative efforts and stakeholders to ensure the Branch/Ministry policies and interests are represented, protected, or advanced within the framework of the Branch and Ministry's organizational structure.
Scanning and networking - determines situations that should be reviewed and analyzed for potential impact on policies of the Branch, Ministry, and the Government by scanning and reviewing internal and external information sources.