(1) Policy Analyst (PS3) and (2) Senior Policy Analyst (PS4)

Responsibilities

The Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst report to the Manager of OHS Policy, and provide key support to the OHS Policy team.

Policy Analyst – Program Services 3

The policy analyst is responsible for supporting policy and project management work associated with regular review and update of OHS policy and legislation to ensure it achieves the department’s goals and is responsive to the needs of stakeholders. The Policy Analyst provides expertise on OHS legislation to support the development of strategic advice to decision makers with respect to OHS trends and issues.

Key responsibilities

• Use knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative to develop research questions related to OHS and conduct research to support policy work.
• Prepare jurisdictional scans often tailoring information to a specific request.
• Establish and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare complex or time sensitive correspondence for department officials (Minister’s responses, direct responses etc.), undertaking background research as necessary to provide a complete response.
• Support stakeholder engagement, including overseeing the release of correspondence and information to stakeholders, responding to queries and concerns from stakeholders, and addressing issues that may arise during stakeholder engagement.

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Senior Policy Analyst – Program Services 4

Works with other staff on the team, as well as staff in OHS Delivery, to ensure that OHS policy, standards, procedures and legislation are current and technically correct, and consistent with JETI business plans and government/departmental mandates and policies. The position plays an essential role in policy development and supports strategic initiatives undertaken by the team, such as legislative and regulatory review activities. This work includes preparing background and cross jurisdictional research, consultation planning, analyzing stakeholder feedback regarding policy changes, and working with the team to identify policy options and recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Research, develop and maintain/monitor legislation, policies and procedures to align with government/department mandates and policies and JETI’s business plan.
• Identify key external stakeholders for the unit and department, and develop and maintain networks.
• Draft policy materials that provide information, meeting notes and/or recommendations and options to senior department officials to resolve complex/sensitive issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert (generally in support of leadership) on cross-ministry and cross-division committees or technical working groups.
• Lead project work and supervise project staff and/or consultants to ensure timely project completion, as required for OHS initiatives.

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APS Competencies

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

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• Drive for results -

Achieve measurable results in managing larger projects to completion and when developing various briefings, correspondence, and other identified products, within prescribed (and often tight) timelines.

• Systems thinking -

Consider a wide variety of factors in their work, including how wider societal factors such as the economy, technological change, and workplace environments which may cause OHS issues to arise, as well as how OHS issues align with other workplace legislation, and how the programs and policies of other departments can impact OHS legislation. The position must also understand the broader government priorities and the pre-existing relationships between stakeholders to ensure that context is incorporated into advice provided to decision makers.

• Build Collaborative Environments -

Contribute to the building of a high functioning and collaborative team through forming connections with individual staff members as well as supporting strong team connections, both within the team, branch, and among internal and external stakeholders, as necessary.

• Agility -

Demonstrate resiliency in an often-dynamic environment, where priorities and direction may shift without advance notice. The position is expected to anticipate and be responsive to change by taking appropriate actions, such as adjusting behaviours, and identifying alternate approaches and solutions.

• Develop Networks -

Provide direct support to OHS Policy leadership and team as well as with other branch staff on cross-branch initiatives. The Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst undertakes work and supports the team by developing knowledge in OHS policy and legislation as well as builds knowledge in other areas of the branch including labour relations and employment standards. Relationships with the branch staff as well as Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplace Division will be essential for the Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst to be successful in their role.

• Creative Problem Solving -

Develop processes to work through policy projects by asking questions, collecting data, understanding the audience and combining different approaches and perspectives to their work. Will involve engagement with branch leadership and program staff to collect timely and accurate input. The Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst will also be a champion for continuous improvement in all of the branch processes and procedures.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Labour Studies, or a related Social Science,

plus 2 to 4 years

of progressively responsible experience in policy analysis and development or a related discipline, depending on the classification level (Program Services 3 or Program Services 4); equivalencies will be considered on a one-for-one basis.

• Knowledge of research methodologies, and policy analysis processes necessary for the development of policy recommendations, action plans, implementation strategies, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate, including the ability to summarize information (e.g., research, data, analysis) from a variety of different sources succinctly and in plain language, both in writing and verbally.

Assets

• Knowledge of OHS issues and relevant legislation, policies, programs, business and strategic planning processes.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the Alberta economy; and key industries and trends in OHS and government priorities.

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

Refer to

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

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