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Senior Policy Analyst
Government of Alberta · Closes in 13 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
The competition is open, so anyone who meets the stated requirements can apply. The posting does not state citizenship or work permit rules.
Education: 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.
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
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 13 (Closes in 13 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
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.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
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.
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