Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 78586
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 2, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: ​$2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382.13 - $97,565.45 per year)

The Ministry of Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans where the rule of law is upheld, and government undertakings are administered according to law. In collaboration with the judiciary, law enforcement, public safety, and health, the ministry provides programs and services that ensure access to justice and support the needs of Albertans involved in the justice system. Follow this link to find out more about our department https://www.alberta.ca/justice.aspx

The Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and functions for Justice. The division’s focus centers on cross-divisional and cross-ministry projects. The Strategic Policy & Planning branch provides strategic engagement, policy and legislation services for the department of Justice, including corporate planning and reporting, policy coordination, and agency oversight and appointments.

Role Responsibilities

Join a team that plays a central role in shaping the future of justice in Alberta! As a Policy Advisor within the Strategic Policy and Planning (SPP) branch, you will help drive forward, high impact initiatives that influence legislation, programs, and services across the province. If you're motivated by complex problems, cross government collaboration, and work that truly matters to Albertans, then this is your opportunity!

As a Policy Advisor, you will support the development of strategic policies and initiatives that guide the long term direction of the justice system. You’ll conduct in depth research and analysis, advise senior leaders, and coordinate policy projects that require collaboration across ministries, stakeholder groups, and levels of government. Your work will inform decision making at the highest levels and contribute directly to better outcomes for Albertans.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Conducting advanced policy research, analysis, and jurisdictional scans to inform strategic options and recommendations.
• Developing issue papers, briefing notes, options documents, and Cabinet ready materials that clearly communicate impacts, risks, and evidence based solutions.
• Coordinating policy projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, including planning, tracking progress, assessing risks, and supporting implementation.
• Leading or supporting committees, working groups, and cross ministry teams to advance high priority justice initiatives.
• Supporting issues management by analyzing requests, identifying implications, and formulating clear, actionable responses.
• Facilitating knowledge sharing, capacity building, and effective communication across project teams and stakeholder groups.
  
  

What you’ll bring to the role:
• Strategic thinking to assess system wide impacts, emerging trends, and interdependencies within the justice environment.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex information into clear, concise, and compelling materials for senior decision makers.
• Relationship building abilities to foster trust, collaboration, and productive partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate shifting priorities, tight timelines, and politically sensitive issues.
• Analytical problem solving that integrates evidence, stakeholder perspectives, and policy principles to develop sound recommendations.
• Excellent organization and time management to coordinate multiple projects while maintaining high quality results.

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Systems Thinking: You apply a system‑wide lens to your work, evaluating how policy choices influence interconnected components of the justice system.

Drive for Results: You take initiative, stay organized, and consistently deliver work that supports timely and informed decisions.

Agility: You remain flexible in the face of change, adjusting approaches as needed while maintaining a high standard of performance.

Creative Problem Solving: You bring curiosity and creativity to challenges, finding smart, evidence based ways to strengthen justice policies.

Build Collaborative Environments: You cultivate productive working relationships and foster conditions where collaboration and shared understanding can thrive.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in a related field, such as political science, public policy, law or the social sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years related research, policy analysis, development and evaluation experience.

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 4 years related experience.
• A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 6 years related experience.
  
  

Please outline in your cover letter how your qualifications relate to the role. Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter. Ensure to upload the cover letter when applying to this Job ad, not in your general profile.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Experience with government systems, policy cycle and policy approval processes.
• Experience writing reports, briefings, policy documents, and/or presentations with recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience managing and implementing projects.
• Knowledge of the Alberta justice system, including legislation, regulations, and key stakeholders.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

• 1 full-time permanent position.
• Location: Oxford Place, 9820 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
  
  

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

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 visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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 Krista Lammie at Krista.Lammie@gov.ab.ca