Senior Policy Analyst (Mental Health and Addiction)

Senior Policy Analyst (Mental Health and Addiction)

Senior Policy Analyst (Mental Health and Addiction)

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst (Mental Health and Addiction)
Job Requisition ID: 61693
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – 3 years
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967- $94,068/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.





For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction, including the development, implementation, monitoring, and compliance to policy, legislation, and standards for addiction and mental health services.

Want to join the new and growing Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction? We have an exciting Senior Policy Analyst position with the Compassionate Intervention Legislation and Policy team.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

- Leading and/or supporting policy and legislation implementation.
- Conducting in-depth policy analysis and supporting the alignment of research, policy, program, and ministry initiatives.
- Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to advance Minister’s priorities.
- Drafting briefings or correspondence, conducting research, preparing reports, or other materials on specific policy topics.
- Designing, planning,





and managing projects.
- Supporting program-related budget and forecast-related activities.
- Contributing to work related to the day-to-day functioning of the Branch and Ministry on behalf of the Legislation and Policy Unit.
- Dealing with issues which are diverse, complex, and often politically sensitive.
- Maintaining a broad view of the Ministry’s strategic priorities while considering multiple factors when providing advice to senior management.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- The ability to understand government priorities and develop appropriate solutions.
- Time management and organizational skills.






- Ability to prioritize work and produce quality results.
- Agility and the ability to work in an environment with changing priorities.
- Political sensitivity and the ability to maintain a neutral and objective approach.
- Ability to effectively gather, synthesize, integrate, and interpret information from a wide range of sources.
- Ability to create diverse recommendations based on robust analysis.
- Strong presentation skills.
- An understanding of research methods and the policy development cycle.
- Creativity and flexibility.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

- University degree in a related field such as social sciences, public health, policy studies, etc.






- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in policy development or project management.
- Experience supporting full cycle project management of complex projects.
- Experience working with policy and legislation.
- Experience drafting briefings and presentations for decision makers.
- Knowledge of policy development procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel for budgeting requests.
- Understanding of legislation development and cabinet approval processes.
- Knowledge of current mental health and addiction issues.

Equivalencies may be considered - directly related education or experience on the basis of:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Notes

Hours of Work:

- 7.25 daily hours






- 36.25 weekly hours
- 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

Location:

- Edmonton or Calgary

Please provide a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the role.

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

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. We thank all applicants for their interest.





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 *************@gov.ab.ca.

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