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Senior Policy Analyst

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

This job in plain words

This is a temporary full-time job of about 10 months in Edmonton or Calgary, in the Workplace Policy and Legislation Branch, to cover a maternity leave. The analyst helps develop and maintain Alberta's employment standards and workers' compensation laws.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

The competition is open, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check.

Education
Bachelor's degree · University graduation in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience
4 years of progressively responsible related experience, or equivalent.
Job type
Full time, temporary, about 10 months (anticipated end August 2027). 36.25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.

What they ask for:

  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation and advise on sensitive policy issues.
  • Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes.
  • Strong research and analysis skills, with work done on tight deadlines.
  • Excellent listening, writing, organizing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects and processes at the same time.

What you would do

  • Give strategic advice on employment standards and workers' compensation laws.
  • Research and analyze employment standards and workers' compensation trends.
  • Support policy and law development and government decision-making.
  • Prepare briefings, recommendations and correspondence for decision makers.
  • Support stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
  • Manage several projects while meeting tight timelines.

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Include a resume with month and year dates, and a required cover letter.

Good to know:

  • Applications without a cover letter will be disqualified.
  • Candidates pay their own costs for required checks and interview travel.
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level.
  • Out-of-province applicants can get required checks from their current province.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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