Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Title:

Policy Analyst

Job

Requisition

Ministry:
Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary until March 31, 2029

Scope: OPEN

Closing Date:
July 8, 2026

Classification:
Program Services 3 (023

PSA)

Salary: $2,935.99 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 to $100,493 / 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. For more information, please visit:

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads coordination and cooperation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters, including emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The AEMA is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, property, and environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized "system" for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the coordination, collaboration and cooperation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.

Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.

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‑foundated analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Competencies

Systems Thinking :
Considers inter‑relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long‑term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.

Creative Problem Solving :
Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve.

Develop Networks :
Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders. Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively…