Policy Analyst Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Government

Role Responsibilities

Join AEMA as a Policy Analyst! To ensure our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of emergencies and disasters.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst to help shape the future of emergency management in Alberta. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing legislation and policies that protect communities across the province—every day, your work will contribute directly to a safer, more resilient Alberta.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Management Strategic Planning and Legislation, the Policy Analyst leads the research, development, and evaluation of emergency management and 911 policy and legislative frameworks. This role is integral to ensuring Alberta’s approach is aligned with national best practices, legally sound, and responsive to the evolving needs of municipalities and Albertans. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, provide high-level advice to senior leadership, and support critical decisions with comprehensive, well-founded analysis.

If you are driven by purpose and thrive in a fast-paced policy environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the safety and preparedness of the province.

You will be responsible for:

Leading and coordinating environmental scans to monitor national and international emergency management trends

Synthesizing research into reports and recommendations for legislation and policy development

Coordinating and contributing to legislative and policy review projects

Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and materials

Analyzing research to build evidence-informed policy options and recommendations

Drafting briefing notes, Cabinet Reports, and other strategic documentation

Participating in cross-government policy initiatives and consultations

Tracking and supporting the approval process for legislative and policy proposals

Providing expert guidance to municipalities exploring regional collaboration for emergency management

Advising internal teams on approval processes and contributing to major AEMA initiatives

Supporting the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre during emergency activations