Policy Advisor

Job Information

Job Title: Policy Advisor

Job Requisition ID: 86392

Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: 1 Temporary and 2 Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Classification: Program Services 3 (023PSA)

Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493/year)

The

Alberta Public Service

works to bu

ild a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website:

https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services

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The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of life of Albertans by advancing innovative and sustainable continuing care services and supports. Within the Continuing Care Division, the Home & Community Care Branch leads strategic policy, legislation, standards, and initiatives that support Albertans to access quality care and services in their homes and communities. As Alberta continues its transformation of the continuing care system, including significant investments in home and community care and palliative care, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to initiatives that directly impact the lives of Albertans.

Are you a strategic thinker who excels at transforming complex information into practical policy solutions? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership come together to drive meaningful change? If so, we invite you to join our team.

The Policy Advisor plays a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of provincial legislation, policies, standards, strategies, and initiatives related to home and community care, including palliative care. The Home and Community Care Branch is responsible for the development of legislation, provincial strategic policy and compliance oversight for home and community care, including palliative and end of life care. This includes working closely with Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) in planning for service needs across the province in both the short and longer term.

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for three (3) Policy Advisors to help shape Alberta’s home and community care system, driving policies and programs that enhance quality, access, and sustainability. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to innovative solutions that make a real difference for Albertans:

Policy Advisor, Policy, Standards & Quality

(one permanent and one temporary position)

Reporting to the Manager of Policy, Standards & Quality, as a Policy Advisor you will be responsible for supporting the development, communication and implementation of legislation, policy and standards, quality initiatives, the provision of strategic advice and analysis, and issues management related to home and community care and palliative care. You will also perform other branch functions such as policy research, project management, stakeholder engagement, developing content for decision making and responding to correspondence (Action Requests).

Policy Advisor, Systems Improvement

(one permanent position)

Reporting to the Manager of Systems Improvement, as a Policy Advisor you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of program and policy changes that improve quality of care and quality of life for home and community care clients, including palliative care clients. Policy directions and action plans providing the source of focus for this role are grounded in improvement-focused government initiatives (e.g., program reviews, frameworks, transformation initiatives, bilateral funding agreements.

These roles involve collaborative work to support the planning and implementation of initiatives in home and community care. This includes conducting research and analysis to provide sound policy advice, lead projects, engage stakeholders and coordinate grants with community partners. It also involves supporting performance monitoring, integrating operational perspectives into policy, and responding to inquiries to help advance home and community care in Alberta.

Responsibilities in these roles will include, but will not be limited to:

Policy Analysis and Advice

Conduct research and analysis on continuing care issues, identify trends and impacts, and develop evidence-based policy recommendations.

Prepare briefing materials, options papers, and advice for senior management and the Minister, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with stakeholders, the public, and internal teams to inform initiatives, gather advice, and increase awareness of the continuing care system, priority initiatives and departmental grant processes.

Communication and Issues Management

Prepare clear written and oral briefings, responses, and communication materials for internal and external audiences.

Performance Measurement

Proactively monitor continuing care system outcomes and program effectiveness.

Identify issues, strengths, and opportunities.

Project Management

Develop work plans and coordinate the tracking and implementation of action items to ensure the timely achievement of progress.

Coordinate and prepare meeting materials, maintain governance, and project management documents, and manage/prioritize issues that come before committees and working groups.

Role Responsibilities Continued

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (e.g. articulate, clear, concise, grammatically correct).

Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple requests, handle tight deadlines, multi-task and re-prioritize workload.

Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to creatively problem solve.

Strong project management skills.

Well-developed inter-personal and collaboration skills. The ability to engage positively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Basic knowledge of, and ability to, effectively search and monitor, health/social literature databases and other policy and practice knowledge sources.

Solid performance monitoring/measurement, interpretation, and translation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to identify emerging trends, issues and other developments or opportunities that may impact the Ministry's response and/or direction on an issue or practice.

Ability to synthesize, analyze and interpret complex information to create concise accurate briefings, reports, and/or advice to address complex health, policy, and continuing care system issues.

Strong ability to adapt quickly to changing input, anticipate challenges and impacts, and develop mitigation strategies.

Ability to think creatively with an open mind, develop options that address complex issues, engage stakeholders, and align outcomes with organizational direction.

Ability to take a strategic, long-term, and holistic view of objectives, anticipate impacts, consider stakeholder perspectives, and develop solutions to complex policy issues.

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.

Agility

Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.

Drive for Results

Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.

Systems Thinking

Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.

Creative Problem Solving

Brings the right people together to solve complex problems and find solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward.

Develop Networks

Builds and maintains professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Actively seeks input into change initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards

University graduation (4 years) in public policy, health administration, health studies, health economics, social work, social sciences, project management, or a related field, plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The following experience is considered as assets

Experience with continuing care and/or health program delivery.

Experience with government systems, policy cycle, and policy approval processes.

Experience with grant management.

Experience with stakeholder management.

Project management experience or certification.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

One

full-time temporary

position until July 31, 2029, and

two full-time permanent

positions, working 36.25 hours per week.

Location

: These opportunities are located at ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1S6 or Alberta Government Services Building, 710 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K3.

A

cover letter

is

required

along with your application. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

Why you are interested in the position and how it fits into your career plans, and

How your qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Cover letters may be used to assess your written communication skills and attention to detail, and to determine which candidates will move to the next stage of the recruitment process. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates may also be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.

If a security screening is required

Final candidates may be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer

Working for the Alberta Public Service

Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

Professional learning and development

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for

information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the

International Qualifications Assessment Service

(IQAS)

or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of

Credential Evaluation Services of Canada

for more information

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It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact

Krystyna Gruszka at

[email protected]

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