Senior Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Title:

Senior Policy Analyst

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location:

Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary Salaried - 18 months

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Classification:
Program Services 4

Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi‑weekly ($79,774 – $104,572 / year)

Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.

The Senior Policy Analyst joins a team of professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of Alberta’s employment standards and workers’ compensation legislation. The position will provide strategic advice and technical analysis related to employment standards and workers’ compensation policy and legislation, support the development of stakeholder‑responsive policy and legislation through government approval processes, lead stakeholder engagement or public consultation, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and support cross‑divisional projects related to the interpretation and application of employment standards and workers’ compensation legislation.

• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation and provide recommendations on sensitive policy issues.
• Knowledge of government decision‑making and policy development process as well as public consultation processes.
• Strong research skills and the ability to proactively monitor and conduct strategic analysis of employment standards and workers’ compensation trends and make sense of and communicate large and complex information under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and communications skills, including excellent listening skills, superior writing ability, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide variety of projects and processes in achieving the division’s goals and strategies.

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following assets:

• Broad knowledge of employment standards and workers’ compensation and workplace relationships to provide relevant strategic advice.
• Understanding of workplace trends and issues within an employment standards and workers’ compensation context.

Any application without a cover letter will be disqualified from the competition.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Recruitment and selection will include a review of resume and cover letter, academic check, reference verification, security screening, and may require a written exercise or assessment.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Applicants must apply online by submitting a resume and cover letter that clearly demonstrate qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It is recommended that applicants include precise employment dates (month and year) in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to present information clearly and thoroughly.

If you completed post‑secondary studies outside of Canada, obtain an evaluation of your credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator. Include the assessment certificate in your application.

For more information on applying online, visit

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