Policy Analyst

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. The Ministry of Advanced Education in Alberta is responsible for overseeing the post-secondary education system. It plays a vital role in supporting universities, colleges, polytechnic institutions, and apprenticeship programs across the province. In addition, the Ministry works to align education with the needs of Alberta’s economy by promoting skills development, research, and innovation. It collaborates with educational institutions, industry partners, and communities to prepare students for successful careers and to contribute to the province’s economic and social growth. Overall, the Ministry of Advanced Education plays a critical role in shaping Alberta’s future by strengthening its workforce and supporting lifelong learning opportunities for all residents. To learn more about the Ministry of Advanced Education in Alberta and what it has to offer, follow this link: Advanced Education | Alberta.ca

Requirements

University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Knowledge of government priorities, policy development, decision-making processes, and ministry operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, and strategic advice for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated analytical, research, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, including policy analysis, jurisdictional scans, and data interpretation.
Experience supporting projects, policy initiatives, or program implementation, including tracking deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and meeting tight deadlines.
Strong organizational and issues management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build collaborative relationships, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Understanding of the policy cycle, Cabinet decision-making processes, and the machinery of government.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Alberta legislation, Advanced Education priorities, and the post-secondary education sector.
Experience with government administrative processes, systems, and technology platforms.
Expertise of adult learning system, including providers' roles and mandates, interests, accountability structures, and funding mechanisms.
Proficiency, providing secretariat support, including agenda development, meeting coordination, note-taking, and managing shared mailboxes.
Experience working on cross-functional projects, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Experience using AI tools, to support research, analysis, and content development while applying critical judgment to outputs.

Responsibilities

Provide support to senior decision makers, including the Minister, throughout the policy development process to ensure policies and associated programs align with government and department strategic goals, directions, and established policies and legislation; reflect stakeholder requirements; and address issues and trends pertaining to the adult learning system.
Provide key support, and leadership when required, to strategic, priority policy initiatives and projects that contribute to the advancement of Alberta's adult learning system.
Work closely with members of other Units in the department and with other departments to support the development of Alberta's adult learning system to achieve the vision and goals outlined for it under department direction-setting documents.
Support the Executive Director, Director, and Manager in achieving the mandate and goals of the Policy, Planning and Coordination Branch.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders based on strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Conduct policy research, analysis, jurisdictional scans, and developing policy options for senior leadership, the Minister, and Cabinet.
Provide strategic advice and facilitating collaboration across policy, program, executive, and stakeholder groups.
Assist with policy and program implementation, legislative interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and program reporting.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
Support strategic initiatives, mandate commitment tracking, ministry planning, and agenda-setting activities.