(1) Policy Analyst (PS3) and (2) Senior Policy Analyst (PS4)
About The Position
Joining the OHS Policy Team in the Workplace Policy and Legislation Branch is an exciting opportunity to change policy and legislation to improve Alberta’s workplaces and ensure they are safe and healthy for workers and employers. The team collaborates on OHS policy with other provinces and territories and actively participates on cross jurisdictional committees. Regularly, the team connects with other ministries to ensure legislation meets the needs of their stakeholders and protects workers. There are also regular engagements with external stakeholders to solicit their feedback when updating OHS legislation. The OHS Policy Team provides many possibilities for professional development, career growth and improving legislation that affects everyone working in Alberta. Workplace Policy and Legislation is one branch within the Safe Fair and Healthy Workplaces division of JETI. The Workplace Policy and Legislation branch is a fast-paced and results-oriented environment that strives for excellence when creating and updating OHS policy. The branch is comprised of three teams that focus on OHS, employment standards and workers' compensation, as well as labour relations policy and legislation. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration supports, develops and promotes economic development, trade and investment, safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attracts skilled workers. Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces Division’s OHS program works to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities through regulatory compliance action and the provision of information to worksite parties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Labour Studies, or a related Social Science, plus 2 to 4 years of progressively responsible experience in policy analysis and development or a related discipline, depending on the classification level (Program Services 3 or Program Services 4); equivalencies will be considered on a one-for-one basis.
- Knowledge of research methodologies, and policy analysis processes necessary for the development of policy recommendations, action plans, implementation strategies, etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate, including the ability to summarize information (e.g., research, data, analysis) from a variety of different sources succinctly and in plain language, both in writing and verbally.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of OHS issues and relevant legislation, policies, programs, business and strategic planning processes.
- Knowledge and familiarity with the Alberta economy; and key industries and trends in OHS and government priorities.
Responsibilities
- Use knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative to develop research questions related to OHS and conduct research to support policy work.
- Prepare jurisdictional scans often tailoring information to a specific request.
- Establish and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare complex or time sensitive correspondence for department officials (Minister’s responses, direct responses etc.), undertaking background research as necessary to provide a complete response.
- Support stakeholder engagement, including overseeing the release of correspondence and information to stakeholders, responding to queries and concerns from stakeholders, and addressing issues that may arise during stakeholder engagement.
- Research, develop and maintain/monitor legislation, policies and procedures to align with government/department mandates and policies and JETI’s business plan.
- Identify key external stakeholders for the unit and department, and develop and maintain networks.
- Draft policy materials that provide information, meeting notes and/or recommendations and options to senior department officials to resolve complex/sensitive issues.
- Act as a subject matter expert (generally in support of leadership) on cross-ministry and cross-division committees or technical working groups.
- Lead project work and supervise project staff and/or consultants to ensure timely project completion, as required for OHS initiatives.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
