Job Information
Job Title: Policy Development Advisor – Public Safety and Emergency Services
Job Requisition ID: 69371
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary, 18 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 5, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,562 to $90,012 per 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. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Our responsibilities include working with partners in law enforcement, justice, health, and social services for a fair and accessible justice system that upholds rule of law while supporting the needs of individuals.
For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Policy, as the Policy Development Advisor, you will be responsible for contributing to multiple policy initiatives that will impact the long-term and future direction of public safety and the administration of justice in Alberta. The Policy Development Advisor stays informed of issues and trends and provides necessary information as required. This position requires coordination skills and the ability to lead small projects or components of larger projects to aid in evaluating, assessing and changing policies, programs and objectives or for reports.
Other responsibilities of this position include:
- Identifying emerging policy issues to effectively analyze diverse viewpoints and develop valid recommendations for presentation to ministry representatives.
- Assisting and providing input into Cabinet decision-making documents, for recommendation for senior officials and executive team.
- Determining the best approach to research problems, applying knowledge of ethical considerations, and collecting relevant data for research projects.
- Researching, evaluating, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources, including internal and cross-jurisdictional scanning.
- Provides input, recommendations, and advice around policy development process.
- Provides a source of legislative and Departmental program information and policy interpretation for stakeholders.
- Supports implementing integrated processes for the Ministry when there is a policy change.
- Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to discuss gaps.
- Develops options and reports on the development of programs and initiatives.
- Develops information networks and research programming practices from jurisdictional scanning in order to identify best practices.
- Reviews policy proposals from stakeholders for programming plan quality and compliance.
If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we encourage you to apply!
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
- Agility – Continuously anticipating change and asses its impact.
- Drive for Results – Seeks out opportunities to partner with others to achieve desired outcomes.
- Creative Problem Solving – Exploring various ways to issues can be resolved by reviewing historical data and new ideas.
- Develop Networks – Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- University graduation in humanities, social sciences, law or public administration.
- Plus 2 years of related experience
Equivalencies considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
Assets:
- Experience interpreting and writing policy documents.
- Experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated experience writing for a variety of audiences.
- Advanced understanding of the political and organizational environments and decision-making processes of government.
- Project Management background or designation
Please outline how your qualifications relate 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.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
- Office is located in Edmonton, Alberta
- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time)
- Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
Other Application Information:
- Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview.
- Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
- This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
- 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 has 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.
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 Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected].
