Senior Policy Analyst

Government of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

4d • CA$82,168 - CA$107,710 • 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 Hospital and Surgical Health Services (HSHS) establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction, policy and operational funding for the province’s acute health care sector. HSHS focuses on hospital care, emergency health services, organ and tissue transplantation, cancer care, and surgical procedures. For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services. The Senior Policy Advisor provides neutral and unbiased analysis and strategic advice on priority initiatives, including emerging issues that are key to achieving the goals and vision of Acute care division (ACD). The position will provide project management and research and operational support to all ongoing strategic initiatives and projects across the division. The Senior Policy Analyst will drive strategic initiatives forward by assessing issues, developing potential solutions and translating solutions to actionable policies and monitor performance.

Requirements

• University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.
• Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of policy development, government structure, operations and decision-making processes
• Experience in project management and grant management
• Experience preparing and providing written reports, analysis, briefing note, letters, research, public speaking, and presentations
• Effective communications skills (written and oral) to collaborate effectively with colleagues and with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaboration skills to successfully work in a cross-functional team environment and leadership skills
• Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple ongoing projects at one time and ability to meet tight timelines and cope with changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Support project management activities, including planning, critical path/schedule management, reporting and monitoring & controlling.
• Conduct research, data analysis, jurisdictional scans, consultation and other applicable methodologies to provide expert advice, support and/or project leadership for complex acute care priority initiatives and projects.
• Participate in reviews of policy advice, legislation, regulations and related documents to ensure alignment with Ministry priorities and expectations.
• Lead complex and sensitive initiatives requiring the engagement and support of many different stakeholder groups, internal and external to government.
• Support strategic planning and policy development within the Branch and across the Department.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, speaking notes and agendas to support Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Divisional Leadership Team (DLT) and stakeholders of progress on initiatives to support decision-making.
• Complete briefings, background documents, correspondence, recommendations, and case studies on a variety of ongoing policy initiatives.
• Work with ADMO and branches across ACD to develop and coordinate briefings, background documents, correspondence, recommendations, and case studies for consideration by senior Ministry leaders and officials, ensuring materials are accurate, comprehensive and consistent.
• Support tracking and reporting of key priorities, issues and policy and legislative items.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for branch staff, as needed and/or assigned.
• Drive and manage progress on key strategic initiatives and projects; and support project teams develop meeting materials, conduct research to support initiatives, develop presentations and speaking notes and summarize outputs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across system stakeholders to foster a proactive perspective to strategic alignment of policy initiatives.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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