Policy Analyst
About The Position
As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, we are responsible for fostering Alberta’s environmentally responsible forest management practices, including management of wildfires. We preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans, as well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manages public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers. The Forestry Division, within the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, works to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. The Strategy, Policy and Economics Branch, this position provides policy analysis, project coordination, and intergovernmental support to Forestry Division initiatives. Acting as a key link between forestry subject matter experts, policy professionals, legislative planners, and government partners, the role helps ensure policies, programs, and strategic initiatives are developed and implemented effectively and in alignment with Government of Alberta priorities. In this role, you will research and analyze complex forestry policy issues, monitor emerging trends and developments, and contribute to the development of strategic advice and recommendations for senior leadership. You will prepare briefings, reports, and decision documents that support informed decision-making on matters with provincial, national, and occasionally international significance. The position also supports Alberta's participation in federal, provincial, and territorial initiatives by coordinating information, facilitating collaboration across ministries and jurisdictions, and contributing to the development of provincial positions and responses. Working closely with a diverse range of internal and external partners, you will help advance policy and legislative priorities while ensuring forestry perspectives are reflected in broader government initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills. You will have opportunities to contribute to policy development, stakeholder engagement, project planning, and strategic initiatives that influence the sustainable management of Alberta's forests and the long-term success of the forest sector. Join a team committed to shaping effective forestry policy, fostering collaborative partnerships, and ensuring Alberta's forests continue to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits for generations to come.
Requirements
- A degree in a related field such as public policy, social sciences, public admin, or natural resources plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience or; equivalent as described below.
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of forestry, natural resource management, environmental policy, or related government programs.
- Experience working within a government, public sector, or intergovernmental environment.
- Familiarity with Alberta government decision-making, legislative, and policy development processes.
- Experience supporting federal, provincial, and territorial committees, councils, or collaborative initiatives.
- Certification or training in project management methodologies and tools.
Responsibilities
- Provides policy analysis, project coordination, and intergovernmental support to Forestry Division initiatives.
- Acts as a key link between forestry subject matter experts, policy professionals, legislative planners, and government partners.
- Researches and analyzes complex forestry policy issues.
- Monitors emerging trends and developments.
- Contributes to the development of strategic advice and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Prepares briefings, reports, and decision documents.
- Supports Alberta's participation in federal, provincial, and territorial initiatives by coordinating information, facilitating collaboration across ministries and jurisdictions, and contributing to the development of provincial positions and responses.
- Works closely with a diverse range of internal and external partners to advance policy and legislative priorities.
- Contributes to policy development, stakeholder engagement, project planning, and strategic initiatives.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
