Senior Legislative Analyst - Temporary

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Job Title:

Senior Legislative Analyst - Temporary
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Temporary until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
August 24, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 4E
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($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 is responsible for leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and employers; promoting trade and investment; helping recruit and retain skilled workers; promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces; and supporting multicultural communities.

Legislative Services Unit
The Legislative Services unit within the Strategic Services branch is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Ministry’s legislative and agency governance agenda.
This work includes legislative planning and managing the preparation of legislative instruments including Bills, Regulations, Orders in Council, Ministerial Orders, and Delegation of Authority Orders.
To learn more about the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, please visit:
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration |  .

Are you looking for a professional role in a flexible, positive work environment with progressive leadership? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic legislative environment with diverse policy teams? This is the perfect place to build your career while doing challenging work that actually fits your life, in a culture where people like coming to work each day and where colleagues actively support one another.

We encourage everyone with a legislation, policy or agency governance background to apply!

Reporting to the Manager, Legislative Services, the Senior Legislative Analyst works to ensure policy and legislation (Acts and regulations) are coordinated and aligned across the Ministry to support the Government's and Ministry's mandates. The Senior Legislative Analyst is responsible for providing legislative planning and development services, and complex project management services for legislative projects.

This position is responsible for leading and supporting: legislative review projects; the drafting of new or amending legislation; and the preparation of decision documents needed to obtain the required approvals for legislative initiatives. JETI oversees legislation addressing the following areas:

labour relations (including the Labour Relations Code and Public Service Employee Relations Act);

workplace safety (including the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and OHS Code);

workers’ compensation (including the Workers’ Compensation Act and Heroes’ Compensation Act);

employment standards (including the Employment Standards Code and Employment Standards Regulation);

registration practices (Fair Registration Practices Act); and

economic development (including the Film and Television Tax Credit Act).

The position also has responsibility for drafting and managing the process for Ministerial Orders and Recommendations for Orders in Council to make Acts and regulations, and for appointments to JETI agencies, boards, commissions and councils.

Position accountabilities include:

Contributes to legislative projects and initiatives by executing efficient project management;

Prepares and provides input on briefings and other materials to obtain required approvals;

Identifies issues and potential solutions and responses;

Conducts research to inform perspectives and support alignment with strategic priorities;

Works collaboratively with policy and program delivery areas to ensure legislative proposals align with policy intent; and

Builds legislative capacity within JETI teams by providing guidance throughout the legislative process.

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