Senior Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 86549

Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 25, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/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.

The Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services (HSHS) establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction, policy and operational funding for the province’s acute health care sector.  HSHS focuses on hospital care, emergency health services, organ and tissue transplantation, cancer care, and surgical procedures. For further information, visit the ministry website at

https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Policy Advisor provides neutral and unbiased analysis and strategic advice on priority initiatives, including emerging issues that are key to achieving the goals and vision of Acute care division (ACD). The position will provide project management and research and operational support to all ongoing strategic initiatives and projects across the division. The Senior Policy Analyst will drive strategic initiatives forward by assessing issues, developing potential solutions and translating solutions to actionable policies and monitor performance.

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

Support project management activities, including planning, critical path/schedule management, reporting and monitoring & controlling.

Conduct research, data analysis, jurisdictional scans, consultation and other applicable methodologies to provide expert advice, support and/or project leadership for complex acute care priority initiatives and projects.

Participate in reviews of policy advice, legislation, regulations and related documents to ensure alignment with Ministry priorities and expectations.

Lead complex and sensitive initiatives requiring the engagement and support of many different stakeholder groups, internal and external to government.

Support strategic planning and policy development within the Branch and across the Department.

Prepare briefings, presentations, speaking notes and agendas to support Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Divisional Leadership Team (DLT) and stakeholders of progress on initiatives to support decision-making.

Complete briefings, background documents, correspondence, recommendations, and case studies on a variety of ongoing policy initiatives.

Work with ADMO and branches across ACD to develop and coordinate briefings, background documents, correspondence, recommendations, and case studies for consideration by senior Ministry leaders and officials, ensuring materials are accurate, comprehensive and consistent.

Support tracking and reporting of key priorities, issues and policy and legislative items.

Provide coaching and mentoring for branch staff, as needed and/or assigned.

Drive and manage progress on key strategic initiatives and projects; and support project teams develop meeting materials, conduct research to support initiatives, develop presentations and speaking notes and summarize outputs.

Build and maintain strong working relationships across system stakeholders to foster a proactive perspective to strategic alignment of policy initiatives.

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

: Sees the need and readily steps in to help others on the team; anticipates change and adapts behaviour accordingly, open to changes; takes advantage of opportunities to improve program development and implementation processes.

Build Collaborative Environments

Creates opportunities for project teams and stakeholder to share information; respects others' point-of-view; encourages or facilitates conflict resolution; recognizes performance of all groups involved.

Creative Problem Solving

Helps manage projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously and can use planning skills, analytical and creative thinking to arrive at innovative solutions.

Develop Networks

Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity and respect for others; informs key stakeholders of relevant information in a timely manner; seeks and applies the perspectives and needs of colleagues and stakeholders.

Drive for Results

Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities; factors in complexity of issues and aligns plans based on government direction; removes barriers to collaboration; provides informed advice.

Systems Thinking

Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

Qualifications

Requirements

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.

Equivalencies

Directly related experience or education 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 knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

Knowledge of policy development, government structure, operations and decision-making processes

Experience in project management and grant management

Experience preparing and providing written reports, analysis, briefing note, letters, research, public speaking, and presentations

Effective communications skills (written and oral) to collaborate effectively with colleagues and with internal and external stakeholders

Collaboration skills to successfully work in a cross-functional team environment and leadership skills

Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple ongoing projects at one time and ability to meet tight timelines and cope with changing priorities

The below statement must be included in job ad

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Minimum recruitment standards

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

Notes

This is a permanent position

with regular working hours of 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

This position is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

A written assessment may be required as part of the recruitment process.

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).

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

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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 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 Edmund Mendoza at

[email protected]

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