Policy Analyst

Job title: Policy Analyst

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 69144
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (6 months – Maternity Leave)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73bi-weekly ($68,561 – $90,011/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Mental Health is transforming Alberta’s health system to the Alberta Recovery Model, which adopts a recovery-oriented approach for addiction and mental health. (for more information see:A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life.The Ministry also liaises with the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates and Recovery Alberta. To learn more about Alberta Mental Health and Addiction and what we have to offer, follow this link: .Role ResponsibilitiesPlease note this position is a six-month, temporary position that will cover a maternity leave.This position operates in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for several functions that shape and inform the direction and priorities of the provincial addiction and mental health system, including related policy and strategy development and implementation, evaluation, and reporting. Specifically, the Policy Analyst plans and completes a range of environmental scans, analysis, coordination, correspondence and research to produce recommendations that strategically shape the Alberta addiction and mental health system and position the branch to best guide the evolution of the system.This position will be operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that is responsive to strategic direction. The ideal candidate requires strong agility and adaptability, and the ability to provide deliverables and solutions within a quick timeframe.The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Planning and conducting research and scanning to inform the strategic direction and priorities of the addiction and mental health system.
• Leading the coordinated development of plans and reports that reflect achievements across broad provincial priorities for the addiction and mental health system and department business goals.
• Supporting the branch’s coordinated issues management, including identification, response development, and tracking, to support and inform the system’s advancement on its priorities.
• Managing multiple grants and contracts to support innovation across the addiction and mental health system in Alberta (e.g., funding research, piloting new models of care or service delivery improvements, building integration frameworks).
• Fostering sustainable, positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders to support the achievement of system priorities.
• Support branch leaders in achieving the mandate and goals of the branch and unit.

.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .This work reflects all APS Competencies with a focus on the following:Creative Problem Solving

• Asks questions to get a deeper understanding of present issues.
• Contributing ideas for how work can be done differently to solve common problems.

Agility

• Asks questions, seeks clarification and assess how things will be different when change is introduced or anticipated.
• Takes advantage of opportunities to change how work is completed to better anticipate obstacles and improve service.

Drive for Results

• Takes past experience into considerations when making plans and adjusts plans based on past learning.
• Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other groups to achieve desired outcomes.

Develop Networks

• Identifies key stakeholder contacts with whom a relationship must be established.
• Maintains contacts with a range of colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:University degree in a health or human services field, plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience;Equivalencies maybe considered – directly related education or experience on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Research planning and project management experience.
• Frontline experience in mental health, addiction, or other social services.
• Addiction and mental health related experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesHours of Work

• 7.25 daily hours
• 36.25 weekly hours
• 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

Location

• Edmonton

Please provide a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the role and details your interest in a six-month temporary position.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:33:35 GMT

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