Policy and Research Analyst

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Job Title:

Policy and Research Analyst
Job

Requisition
Ministry:

Justice

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:

Full Time
Hours of Work:
36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
September 2, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 3 (023

PSA)
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/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.
The Court and Justice Services (CJS) Division provides a wide range of resolution and court services for people involved in legal disputes. In collaboration with the courts of Alberta, Court and Justice Services provide various programs and services including educating and helping Albertans finding solutions for legal issues, navigating the court system, offering programs at no cost or a nominal charge, and administrative support to all courts in Alberta.

To learn more about Court and Justice Services please follow the link at:  .

Are you passionate about the justice system? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, applying your analytical expertise to solve complex problems? Join our dynamic team!

Reporting to the Manager, Court Policy, you'll have the opportunity to support senior and executive management by addressing action requests and providing vital information to the public and other stakeholders. You will engage in a variety of short- and long-term research projects on government initiatives, policies, programs, and services that impact court and resolution services in Alberta.

As a Policy and Research Analyst, your role will include, but is not limited to
:

• Conducting research and synthesizing timely, accurate and complete information to support recommendations to senior and executive management, including the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, through briefing notes, memos, meeting agendas, reports, policies, and proposals.
• Working with team members and colleagues from other divisions and departments, and stakeholders in an advisory capacity.
• Accessing a diverse network of contacts and conducting research to respond directly to telephone calls, emails, and letters regarding resolution and court services operations, procedures, services, and programs.
• Defining problems and developing recommendations and alternatives to help with executive decision making, policy development, operational effectiveness, and operational and strategic planning.
• Participating in project coordination and the implementation of initiatives within the division, across the Ministry, and with other provincial government departments.

As the ideal candidate, you will bring
:

• Strong critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to persevere in the face of competing priorities and challenges.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to diplomacy and professionalism in the workplace.
• The ability to efficiently and accurately summarize and synthesize information from a variety of sources to develop sound recommendations.
• The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive research and writing projects that assist Albertans seeking information and services.
• Strong adaptability and organizational skills, coupled with confidence in project and time management, to meet deliverables within established timelines.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will possess the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Systems Thinking – You anticipate the outcomes and potential impacts of decisions on stakeholders and the broader justice system and factor these considerations into your planning.
• Creative…