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Job Title: Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 88278
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent-2 positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 02, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 ($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.

Ministry of Education and Child Care
The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe and respectful schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education - one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and oversee basic education policy and regulations.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Division is dedicated to supporting change across the education system to close the achievement gap between First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and non-Indigenous students. The division also works to ensure all Alberta students are knowledgeable, understanding and respectful of the rich diversity of Indigenous peoples, including their cultures,



languages and histories, the importance of treaties, and the legacy of Indian Residential Schools.

Within the division, the Policy and Grants unit advances strategic policy and initiatives that support First Nations, Métis and Inuit K–12 education outcomes through policy research and analysis, project leadership, cross-government collaboration, and engagement with education partners and Indigenous communities.
Strategic Services and Governance Division

The Strategic Services and Governance Division through its sectors and units, including Strategic Analytics, Planning and Reporting, Policy Excellence, and Stakeholder Relations supports the education system and department through corporate services, leadership, excellence and integration.
The Policy Design and Development unit within the Policy Excellence Sector leads the development of policy solutions and frameworks and provides strategic advice to support department priorities. Drawing on research, evidence and subject‑matter expertise, the unit works collaboratively with other divisions and departments to identify emerging issues, develops options and recommendations to support decision‑making.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, the Policy Advisor provides strategic advice, policy analysis and project leadership to advance ministry priorities and improve First Nations,



Métis and Inuit K–12 education outcomes. Working with a high degree of independence, the position leads complex and sensitive files, translates executive direction into evidence‑based policy options and actionable initiatives, and plans, manages and evaluates major policy and strategic projects involving ministry, cross‑government and external partners.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy Design and Development, the Senior Policy Analyst in the Strategic Services Governance Division would be responsible for leading the development, issues analysis, consultation, options development, and implementation of education‑related polices, legislation, regulations, and ministry initiatives for which the sector is responsible.

Key responsibilities include:

- Policy and Strategic Initiative Leadership: Lead the review, development, implementation and evaluation of major policy, program and strategic initiatives.
- Project Management: Establish project charters, work plans, performance measures, resource allocations and risk‑management strategies for complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
- Research, Analysis and Advice: Conduct research, jurisdictional scans and comparative analysis; assess emerging trends and complex issues; and develop evidence‑based options, recommendations, briefing notes, reports and correspondence.
- Executive Decision Support: Prepare strategic briefings and decision documents for senior and executive leadership, including responses to requests from the Minister, Deputy Minister and Executive Team.
- Collaboration and Relationship Building: Build effective relationships across the ministry and government, represent the branch on c

📌 Policy Advisor (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
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