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.

Key Responsibilities:

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
Requirements:
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.