Senior Mental Health Policy Analyst

Shape Alberta’s addiction and mental health system through strategic policy development, research, and stakeholder engagement in Edmonton. This is a full-time temporary assignment.

As Senior Policy Analyst, you will support system planning, evidence-based decision-making, and innovation for the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction. The role also supports Alberta’s Service Dog Program and reports to the Executive Director, Legislation and Community Partnerships. Your work will involve policy research, consultation, grants, contracts, and executive advice.

• Conduct environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, foresight activities, and research
• Prepare executive briefing notes, presentations, and decision-support materials
• Build relationships with community, Indigenous, regulatory, and government partners
• Manage and monitor grants and contracts supporting service improvements
• Provide advice on emerging issues, risks, trends, and opportunities

• University degree in health or human services
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible related experience
• Experience developing recommendations and executive briefing materials
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement and consultation activities
• Experience managing complex projects, grants, contracts, or initiatives

Use policy analysis, research, and partnership skills to improve addiction, mental health, and Service Dog Program outcomes.