Policy Analyst
About The Position
The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance is responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, and the administration of tax and revenue programs. In addition, the ministry undertakes policy and regulatory oversight of Alberta’s financial securities, insurance and pension sectors, as well as delivers centralized human resource services for government. Committed to responsible fiscal management, Treasury Board and Finance supports government’s fiscal targets by working closely with ministries to obtain funding for the core programs and services that maintain the Alberta advantage, while identifying areas for productivity-enhancing reforms. The Office of the Chief Operating Officer provides central executive leadership in the department of Treasury Board and Finance to advance high-priority, cross-government initiatives and ensure alignment with government direction, fiscal objectives, and Cabinet decisions. The office plays a critical role in translating complex policy direction into integrated, implementable approaches, while delivering timely, coordinated advice to support decision-making by senior leadership. Working across ministries and with key partners, the COO office drives enterprise priorities, manages emerging issues, and ensures consistency, discipline, and alignment across government.
Requirements
- University graduation in a field related to public administration, business, or a related field, supplemented by two years of related experience.
- Ability to gather, assess, and synthesize complex information to identify key issues, trends, and opportunities.
- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and applying evidence-based approaches to problem-solving.
- Strong ability to validate information, identify inconsistencies, and produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to clearly communicate findings and prepare concise briefing materials, reports, and presentations.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, ministries, and stakeholders to gather information and achieve shared goals.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to complex projects.
Nice To Haves
- Systems Thinking: Integrate broader social, political, and economic trends into planning. Strategically align initiatives with organizational vision and long-term goals. Anticipate and address barriers to progress, including behavioral and structural challenges.
- Develop Networks: Build and sustain diverse stakeholder relationships. Actively seek input and perspectives to shape programs and change efforts. Engage collaborators across departments and sectors to support long-term outcomes.
- Creative Problem Solving: Investigate root causes and leverage community insight. Innovate across complex systems to create practical, sustainable improvements. Facilitate inclusive idea generation and open dialogue to address risk and impact.
- Agility: Anticipate change and lead proactive adjustments to plans and practices. Remain composed under pressure and support team resilience. Clearly communicate the impact of changes and ensure smooth integration into operations.
- Develop Self and Others: Set stretch goals aligned with personal and professional growth. Support the development of others through feedback and inclusive leadership. Value team diversity and cultivate a culture of continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on policy, program design, and service delivery issues related to modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Analyze legislation, policies, jurisdictional approaches, and program data to support defined analytical questions.
- Apply established methodologies and analytical frameworks to generate evidence-based findings and identify implications.
- Synthesize findings into clear, structured outputs to support recommendations for senior review.
- Conduct structured reviews of ministry submissions using defined frameworks, scoring rubrics, and assessment criteria.
- Validate financial and performance data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, identifying gaps or discrepancies requiring clarification.
- Support identification of high-risk, high-impact, or complex programs for further analysis.
- Contribute to consistent application of standardized review processes across ministries.
- Develop analysis, options, and draft recommendations for review by senior staff.
- Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, and other decision-support materials.
- Assess operational and implementation considerations, including risks, dependencies, and impacts on stakeholders.
- Support development of recommendations related to policy implementation and program improvement.
- Lead or contribute to components of high-volume, time-sensitive review and transformation projects, including grant review cycles and modernization initiatives.
- Develop work plans, timelines, and deliverables for assigned workstreams.
- Coordinate inputs across teams and ministries to support completion of deliverables.
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
