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Senior Policy Analyst

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction

This job in plain words

This permanent full-time role in Edmonton helps build the operational foundation of a new program that supports people whose substance use puts them at risk of harm. The analyst will write policies, procedures, and performance measures for the Statutory Director's Office, and prepare briefing materials for senior leaders.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

The competition is open, so anyone who meets the stated requirements can apply. The posting does not state citizenship or work permit rules.

Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree in public administration, public policy, mental health, health or social sciences, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience may be considered, one year for one year.
Experience
Minimum four years of progressively responsible experience related to the role.
Job type
Permanent, full time (2 positions), 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm

What they ask for:

  • University degree in public administration, public policy, health, or social sciences, or equivalent
  • Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the role
  • Experience developing operational frameworks, policies, procedures, and workflows
  • Experience with policy development and implementation processes
  • Ability to write clear executive-level materials such as briefing notes and Cabinet documents
  • Experience conducting environmental scans, data analysis, and synthesis

What you would do

  • Lead development of operational policies, guidelines, manuals, and service standards
  • Build and maintain a performance measurement framework with key indicators
  • Support daily operations, including action requests and corporate reporting
  • Research trends, risks, and best practices across jurisdictions to advise leaders
  • Prepare briefing notes, policy options, Cabinet packages, and presentations
  • Coordinate engagement with partners such as police, Indigenous groups, and service providers

How to apply

Apply online through the official job posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements.

Good to know:

  • Candidates pay their own costs for required checks and interview travel.
  • The posting welcomes applicants with lived experience of mental health challenges or addiction.
  • This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level across the Government of Alberta.
  • Applicants outside Alberta can get required checks from the province where they live.

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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