Role Responsibilities

Are you a skilled policy professional who thrives on turning complex issues into clear, actionable advice? We are seeking a strategic and highly motivated Agri-Environmental Analyst who brings a unique blend of policy expertise, environmental understanding, and agricultural knowledge. In this role, you will analyze provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives, assess their impacts on agricultural and environmental outcomes, and provide succinct, high-quality advice to senior decision-makers under tight timelines.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and critical thinker who can quickly process information, navigate complex policy environments, understand the realities and priorities of Alberta producers, and balance environmental objectives with practical agricultural considerations. Experience developing briefing notes, cabinet materials, and policy recommendations in a fast-paced government environment will be highly valued.

As the Agri-Environmental Analyst, you will have the following key responsibilities:

1. Agri-Environmental Policy Research, Analysis & Development

Lead research, analysis, and policy development on agri-environmental issues affecting Alberta agriculture. Provide strategic advice, identify emerging trends and risks, assess government initiatives, conduct jurisdictional and policy reviews, and develop recommendations to support environmental stewardship, producer competitiveness, and effective program outcomes.

2. Program Design, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Support the development, evaluation, and modernization of agri-environmental programs. Analyze program performance, stakeholder feedback, and industry trends to identify improvements, strengthen program effectiveness and accessibility, and inform future policy frameworks, funding models, and program renewal initiatives.

3. Program Delivery & Administration

Assist with the delivery and administration of agri-environmental funding programs by reviewing applications and claims, assessing eligibility and compliance, supporting quality assurance processes, and ensuring programs are delivered fairly, consistently, and in accordance with established guidelines and service standards.

4. Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with producers, industry organizations, researchers, and government partners. Engage stakeholders to gather input, identify priorities and emerging issues, and support evidence-based policy development, program design, implementation, and evaluation.

5. Applicant & Client Communications

Provide clear, accurate, and timely information to applicants and funding recipients regarding program requirements, processes, and eligibility. Support the development of communication materials and outreach resources that promote transparent, consistent, and client-focused program delivery.

If you are passionate about agriculture and the environment and want to make a difference in Alberta's primary agriculture industry, apply today!

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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.

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them:

• Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.
• Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
• Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.
• Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.

Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives:

• Plans based on past experience.
• Holds self and others responsible for results.
• Partners with groups to achieve outcomes.
• Aims to exceed expectations.

Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict:

• Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration.
• Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset.
• Credits others and gets talent recognized.
• Promotes collaboration and commitment.

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks:

• Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.
• Proactively explains impact of changes.
• Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others.
• Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals.
• Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Four-year university degree in a related field (environmental science, environmental studies, agriculture, public policy or related) from an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution or from a post-secondary institution outside of Canada that has been assessed as equivalent by the Government of Alberta International Qualification Assessment Service or equivalent educational assessment service.

PLUS

• Four years of progressively responsible related experience in agri-environmental policy development or agriculture; 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience writing documents (e.g., briefing notes/papers) for senior decision-makers that summarize an issue, identify key information, and provide options/recommendations.

Assets

• Knowledge and/or experience with agri-environmental issues in Alberta.
• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural practices and equipment in Alberta.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management.

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

Notes

Position Information:

• Office located in Edmonton (J.G.O’Donoghue Building 7000-113 Street)
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).
• Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).

Other Application Information:

• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a criminal record 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.

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• 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.