Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Technology and Operations, the Custody Operations Branch (COB). Policy Analyst is responsible for providing strategic policy advice, and project management services that promote the use of evidence-based programs within COB. All work is conducted with the goal of ensuring the interests and priorities of the department and Government of Alberta are effectively represented in COB initiatives, projects, and activities. 

As a Policy Analyst you will provide professional expertise and support to innovative practices implemented in COB while navigating operational realities. This will be achieved by engaging in thorough, timely, and accurate research and analysis to support the development of strategic priorities, initiative, policy, and procedures. In addition, this position is critical in monitoring current criminal justice issues and proactively identifying potential solutions for future business operations. 

You will provide support to the COB through the development of policy, procedure and practice that relate to several initiatives that the Branch is responsible for. You will regularly liaise with working groups of branch managers, supervisors and front line-staff in program and policy development and implementation strategies. 

The position facilitates the collection of information utilized in Ministry briefing materials, represents the COB in Ministry committees and working groups and ensures the Ministry is provided with current and reliable information regarding emerging correctional practice.

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

Develop Self and Others: Continuously improving own skills, knowledge, and abilities, as well as fostering the growth and development of others.

Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative.

Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.

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

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences etc. plus 4 years progressively responsible experience in Policy Analysis and Development, Corrections or Criminal Justice Sector, Public Administration, Project Management or equivalent as described below.  

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: 1 year of experience for 1 year of education or 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

Assets:
•    Working knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Justice System.
•    Experience developing and implementing strategies.
•    Experience coordinating contractual, legal, and financial activities.

Note: A cover letter outlining how your education and experience relates directly to this role is required.

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

There are two permanent positions available.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).

Location: Edmonton

Application requirements:

•    A cover letter outlining how your education and experience relates directly to this role is required.
•    In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).

Final candidates for this position will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -  https://www.pspp.ca
•    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
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement. 
•    Leadership and mentorship programs