Environmental Lands Policy Analyst

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Job Title:

Environmental Lands Policy Analyst
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
September 9, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 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. For more information, please visit:
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta’s natural resource and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research and engaging the public through educational initiatives.

Our commitment is to sustainably, ensuring Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations. For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at:  .
The Environmental Lands Policy Analyst provides senior policy leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of policies, tools, strategies, and legislation that support Alberta's long-term environmental outcomes. Working within the Environmental Lands Policy and Programs team, this position leads complex policy initiatives related to environmental land management, biodiversity conservation, cumulative effects management, and land stewardship.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the development and amendment of policies, guidelines, and legislation related to environmental land management.
Conducting research and analysis to develop policy options, briefing notes, Cabinet packages, legislative proposals, reports, and presentations.
Supporting stakeholder, Indigenous, intergovernmental, and cross-ministry engagement to advance policy objectives and implementation.
Providing strategic advice on legislation, regulations, and policy alignment across environmental and public lands frameworks.
Building collaborative relationships with government partners, Indigenous communities, industry, conservation organizations, and research institutions.
Representing the department on provincial and intergovernmental committees, working groups, and policy initiatives.
Delivering training, presentations, and communication materials to support understanding and implementation of new or updated policies.
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.
Develop Networks:  Builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance policy initiatives and achieve shared outcomes.
Creative Problem Solving:  Applies research, analysis, and critical thinking to develop practical solutions for complex environmental policy issues.
Systems Thinking:  Considers environmental, social, economic, and legislative impacts when evaluating policy options and making recommendations.
Agility:  Adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving government directions while delivering high-quality results.
Qualifications  University graduation in a related field such as Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency:  Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
The Successful Candidate must also have:
Experience in policy processes and practices including experience interpreting legislation, regulations and policy frameworks.
Experience in project management and coordination of…