Policy Analyst

The City of Red Deer • Red Deer, AB

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Policy Analyst is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Corporate Policy & Procedure Program. Responsibilities include the research, creation, review, development, communication, maintenance of Council and Corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical conceptual thinking with strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Supplementary education and experience in local government and leadership.
• Highly developed leadership skills and the ability to work with elected officials, senior management, and department professionals.
• Demonstrated ability in fostering and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical skills
• Ability to effectively facilitate and bring about collaborative solutions.
• Ability to problem solve, generate ideas and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate, through written and oral communications, with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency at working independently using initiative to prioritize responsibilities and workload efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in business English, spelling and punctuation and composition.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement, manage a variety of tasks at the same time and meet deadlines consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously, and to provide quality customer service when dealing with City officials, senior management, and staff.
• Proven ability to recognize, understand and contribute to team goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, review, and improvement of corporate and Council policies and procedures.
• Research municipal issues and provide policy options, recommendations, and drafting support to senior management and departments.
• Review legislation and regulatory changes impacting City policies.
• Gather stakeholder input and liaise with other governments and municipalities to support policy development.
• Manage the corporate policy lifecycle, including maintenance, approvals, tracking, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and City standards; prepare reports to Council committees.
• Conduct compliance audits, recommend program improvements, and assist departments with legislative impact analysis.
• Develop and deliver training and communicate policy updates to staff and leadership.
• Participate in and comply with the City’s health and safety programs and legislative requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior