Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Posting Date:Closing Date: January 11, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572 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 and integrated policy and project services for the department of Justice a wide range of programs and services under department legislation.

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping policies that have a real impact on the justice system in Alberta? The Ministry of Justice is seeking 2 highly motivated and strategic Senior Policy Analysts to lead and coordinate the development and implementation of key policy initiatives. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within Alberta’s justice system.

As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert analysis and advice on complex justice-related policy issues. You will work on high-priority projects, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide strategic support to senior leadership and elected officials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design, development, and implementation of strategic policy initiatives impacting Alberta’s justice system.
• Conduct in-depth research and critical analysis to support evidence-based policy development.
• Collaborate with internal Justice partners, other Government of Alberta ministries, stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Provide strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior officials, including Directors, Executive Directors, Assistant Deputy Ministers, and the Deputy Minister.
• Manage multi-stakeholder projects, develop implementation plans, monitor progress, and report outcomes.
• Represent departmental interests in cross-ministry projects and intergovernmental initiatives.
• Development of briefing materials including Cabinet reports.
  
  

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Please click on this link to view the job description

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: Considers the whole system when evaluating, researching, and conducting policy analysis, and helping others apply this.
• Drive for Results: Works in projects teams to complete tasks and own performance, and ensures assigned actions are completed in a way consistent with direction and required timelines.
• Agility: Regularly adapts to changing priorities, adjusts projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities, explains the impact of changes to tasks to management.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses research and analysis to find ways to improve systems. Employs subject matter experts from other areas to solve problems.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Works with stakeholders and colleagues across the ministry to develop policy options and deliverables. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives on project teams, often from other departments and business areas. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide project teams.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University degree in a related field. 
• Minimum 4 years progressively responsible related policy development experience.
  
  

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• Diploma plus 6 years' related experience.
• Certificate plus 7 years' related experience.
• Masters plus 2 year's related experience.
• 8 years of related experience in lieu of formal education.
  
  

Assets:

• 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 planning and leading policy projects, project management, and facilitating meetings with government staff and with external stakeholders.
  
  

Please outline how your qualifications relates to the role in your cover letter. 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.

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.
• Located in Edmonton - 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
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.

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.