Senior Policy Analyst-Edmonton
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Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst-Edmonton
Job Requisition ID: 69932
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 Permanent Positions
Scope: Open
Closing Date: April 25,2025
Classification: Program Services 4 (Market Adjustment)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.88 - $94,068.84/year
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to participate fully and actively in all aspects of life and or their families. The Ministry of Children and Family Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. You can be part of helping us make a difference!
To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services
Role Responsibilities
The Prevention Family Violence & Abuse Branch works towards an Alberta that is free from family violence, sexual violence and abuse through a coordinated provincial response with a focus on prevention and strengthening comprehensive and community-based services, supports and programs.
Reporting to the Manager, Family Violence Integrated Strategy in the Prevention of Family Violence and Abuse Branch, the Senior Policy Analyst takes a lead role, with minimal supervision, in carrying out complex policy and program development and analysis projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Analysis:
Perform high-level research on emerging issues and trends.
Provide expert advice to senior management on policies and programs.
Design research projects to inform future policy and program development.
Mentor junior staff as required.
Project Management:
Lead major policy and planning projects with minimal supervision.
Plan, design, and coordinate project consultations to meet stakeholder needs.
Supervise junior staff and assign tasks as per work plan objectives.
Analyze and report information relevant to projects.
Program/Policy Development:
Synthesize information into summary documents such as briefing notes.
Support the development of new program initiatives based on research findings.
Identify gaps in program needs and provide analysis on pertinent research areas through a gender-based, intersectional lens.
Collaborate with other departments to support a whole government approach.
Policy/Program Consultation:
Demands a thorough understanding of the Ministry Business Plan and deep understanding of issues related to family violence, sexual violence and abuse.
Represent program/policy interests at meetings and working groups.
Influence project outcomes by effectively positioning ideas and content.
Coordinate the timely exchange of information with stakeholders, including the Family Violence Death Review Committee.
Chair/co-chair committees or meetings and make presentations as required.
Community Engagement and Support:
Develop community practice supports that meet the needs of various organizations.
Design new initiatives for which there are no precedent-setting examples
Support the development of community public awareness and education efforts
The position requires a combination of extensive theoretical knowledge and expertise to lead the planning, research, analysis, and reporting needed to develop and implement government policies. This role supports the analysis of grant funding for service delivery and provides expert advice to the branch and division in policy and program creation, evaluation, and implementation.
Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Creative Problem Solving: Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
Develop Networks: Actively seeks input into change initiatives.
Build Collanorative Environments: Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standard:
Requirements:
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalencies:
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
The following will be considered assets:
Strong knowledge of family and sexual violence legislation, policies, and practices.
Understanding of the development, monitoring, and evaluation of policies
Knowledge of gender based analysis+
Experience with emerging issues in preventive policies and practices in violence prevention, strategies and theories related to working with diverse populations and integrated intersectoral approaches to complex social issues.
Project coordination strategies and planning.
Direct experience with research methodologies, data analysis, and preparing recommendations.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
This competition is for 2 permanent full time positions working 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dawn Bradbury at dawn.bradbury@gov.ab.ca
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst-Edmonton
Job Requisition ID: 69932
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 Permanent Positions
Scope: Open
Closing Date: April 25,2025
Classification: Program Services 4 (Market Adjustment)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.88 - $94,068.84/year
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to participate fully and actively in all aspects of life and or their families. The Ministry of Children and Family Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. You can be part of helping us make a difference!
To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services
Role Responsibilities
The Prevention Family Violence & Abuse Branch works towards an Alberta that is free from family violence, sexual violence and abuse through a coordinated provincial response with a focus on prevention and strengthening comprehensive and community-based services, supports and programs.
Reporting to the Manager, Family Violence Integrated Strategy in the Prevention of Family Violence and Abuse Branch, the Senior Policy Analyst takes a lead role, with minimal supervision, in carrying out complex policy and program development and analysis projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Analysis:
Perform high-level research on emerging issues and trends.
Provide expert advice to senior management on policies and programs.
Design research projects to inform future policy and program development.
Mentor junior staff as required.
Project Management:
Lead major policy and planning projects with minimal supervision.
Plan, design, and coordinate project consultations to meet stakeholder needs.
Supervise junior staff and assign tasks as per work plan objectives.
Analyze and report information relevant to projects.
Program/Policy Development:
Synthesize information into summary documents such as briefing notes.
Support the development of new program initiatives based on research findings.
Identify gaps in program needs and provide analysis on pertinent research areas through a gender-based, intersectional lens.
Collaborate with other departments to support a whole government approach.
Policy/Program Consultation:
Demands a thorough understanding of the Ministry Business Plan and deep understanding of issues related to family violence, sexual violence and abuse.
Represent program/policy interests at meetings and working groups.
Influence project outcomes by effectively positioning ideas and content.
Coordinate the timely exchange of information with stakeholders, including the Family Violence Death Review Committee.
Chair/co-chair committees or meetings and make presentations as required.
Community Engagement and Support:
Develop community practice supports that meet the needs of various organizations.
Design new initiatives for which there are no precedent-setting examples
Support the development of community public awareness and education efforts
The position requires a combination of extensive theoretical knowledge and expertise to lead the planning, research, analysis, and reporting needed to develop and implement government policies. This role supports the analysis of grant funding for service delivery and provides expert advice to the branch and division in policy and program creation, evaluation, and implementation.
Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Creative Problem Solving: Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
Develop Networks: Actively seeks input into change initiatives.
Build Collanorative Environments: Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standard:
Requirements:
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalencies:
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
The following will be considered assets:
Strong knowledge of family and sexual violence legislation, policies, and practices.
Understanding of the development, monitoring, and evaluation of policies
Knowledge of gender based analysis+
Experience with emerging issues in preventive policies and practices in violence prevention, strategies and theories related to working with diverse populations and integrated intersectoral approaches to complex social issues.
Project coordination strategies and planning.
Direct experience with research methodologies, data analysis, and preparing recommendations.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
This competition is for 2 permanent full time positions working 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dawn Bradbury at dawn.bradbury@gov.ab.ca