Job Information

Job Title: Policy Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 88290

Ministry: Education and Childcare

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time (2 positions)

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date:October 29, 2026

Classification: Program Services 2

Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 ($66,884-$87,736/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.

Within the Ministry of Education and Childcare, the Policy Excellence Sector supports coordinated, evidence-informed policy development and alignment with ministry and Government of Alberta priorities.

The Policy Excellence Sector serves as the ministry’s central liaison for strategic policy oversight and development. The Policy Integration and coordination branch works across the ministry and with other government partners to coordinate mandate and policy priorities, support strategic planning, guide policy and legislative materials through approval processes, and facilitate timely decision-making.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Policy Coordination and Integration, the Policy Analyst supports the department’s policy centre of excellence by coordinating and advancing ministry mandate and policy priorities. The position collaborates with internal program areas, other government ministries and the Policy Coordination Office in Executive Council to provide strategic advice and guidance, coordinate policy and legislative materials, support strategic planning,



maintain oversight of key initiatives and facilitate timely decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coordination and Strategic Planning: Coordinate and maintain tracking tools for ministry policy and mandate initiatives; monitor timelines, risks and emerging issues; and prepare critical paths, routing advice, briefing materials and other documents for senior leadership.
- Policy Integration: Support consistent policy processes across the department, guide program areas on approval pathways and timelines, and coordinate policy and legislative materials with partner branches and Executive Council.
- Analysis and Advice: Research and analyze complex or sensitive issues, anticipate barriers, and contribute to policy options and recommendations that identify risks, impacts and supporting evidence.
- Collaboration and Engagement: Build effective relationships across the ministry and government, act as a liaison for cross-department work, and support stakeholder engagement sessions through material preparation and logistical coordination.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

Systems Thinking: Considers the broader policy environment and long-term impacts of decisions, including government priorities, legislative and Cabinet processes, business planning and implications for Alberta’s education system.

Agility: Adapts to shifting priorities and manages complex, time-sensitive issues by anticipating obstacles, assessing risks and identifying practical alternative approaches.

Build Collaborative Environments: Builds productive relationships across program areas and ministries, facilitates open communication and works through differing perspectives to support coordinated policy outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving: Uses research, evidence and diverse perspectives to understand complex issues, improve coordination and develop practical solutions that support ministry priorities.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience, or one year of experience for one year of education.

Required Skills

- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and develop evidence-informed advice.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical or sensitive issues clearly to wide-ranging audiences.

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