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/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
August 10, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 4E
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
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.
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration  The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) supports, develops and promotes economic development, trade and investment, safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attracts skilled workers. Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces Division’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program works to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities through regulatory compliance action and the provision of information to work site parties.
Workplace Policy and Legislation Branch  Workplace Policy and Legislation is one branch within the Safe Fair and Healthy Workplaces division of the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration. The Workplace Policy and Legislation branch is a fast-paced and results-oriented environment that strives for excellence while developing and fostering cooperative relationships across the Government of Alberta and with external stakeholders. The branch is comprised of three teams that focus on employment standards and workers' compensation, labour relations, as well as occupational health and safety (OHS) policy and legislation.
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Role Responsibilities  Are you passionate about shaping public policy and influencing decisions that impact workplaces across Alberta?
Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help address complex labour relations policy issues and support policy and legislative frameworks that affect workers, employers and unions across the province.
Reporting to the Manager of Labour Relations Policy, the Senior Policy Analyst joins a team of professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of the Labour Relations Code, Public Service Employee Relations Act, Police Officers Collective Bargaining Act and the Burial of the Dead Act. The Senior Policy Analyst leads complex policy analysis and project work associated with emerging labour relations issues, trends and reviews of labour relations policy and legislation.

This includes providing timely, high quality written analysis, options and strategic advice to decision makers.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation and understanding of the legislative development process.
Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes.
Strong research, problem solving and analytical skills to monitor and conduct strategic analysis of labour relations issues and trends.
Ability to support a variety of projects and use strong time management skills to meet timelines.
Relationship building and teamwork skills.
Excellent written communication skills to articulate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
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APS Competencies
Drive for results - Achieve measurable results in managing larger projects to completion and when developing various briefings, correspondence, and other identified products, within prescribed (and often tight) timelines.
Systems thinking - Consider a wide variety of factors in their work, including how wider societal factors such as the economy, technological change, and workplace environments which may affect labour relations. The position must also understand the broader government priorities and the pre-existing relationships between stakeholders to ensure that context is incorporated into advice provided to decision makers.
Build Collaborative Environments - Contribute to the building of a high functioning and collaborative team through forming connections…