Senior Policy Advisor
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Government of Alberta
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years
- Organisation type: Government
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: CAD 82,168 CAD-CAD 107,710 CAD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Deadline: 12/11/2026
- Location: Canada
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women works to strengthen Alberta’s communities by supporting the arts, preserving cultural heritage, advancing gender equality, and fostering opportunities that enrich the lives of Albertans.
Role Responsibilities
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women works to strengthen Alberta’s communities by supporting the arts, preserving cultural heritage, advancing gender equality, and fostering opportunities that enrich the lives of Albertans.
Role Responsibilities
Shape policy that makes a difference. Bring your strategic thinking, analytical skills and collaborative approach to help advance priorities across the Status of Women and Inclusion branch. This competition will support work across gender equity, women’s economic participation and security, gender-based violence, multiculturalism, anti-racism and inclusion.
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will lead complex policy and research initiatives, analyze data and emerging trends, build strategic relationships with external partners, and support government advisory councils in bringing community-informed perspectives and advice to government.
Qualifications
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will lead complex policy and research initiatives, analyze data and emerging trends, build strategic relationships with external partners, and support government advisory councils in bringing community-informed perspectives and advice to government.
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in business administration, social science or a related field of study.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and experience would be considered strong assets:
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in business administration, social science or a related field of study.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and experience would be considered strong assets:
- Strong knowledge of government policy and decision-making processes.
- Knowledge of gender equity, gender-based violence, women’s economic participation and security, multiculturalism, anti-racism and inclusion.
- Experience interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data, synthesizing research findings and stakeholder perspectives, and developing evidence-informed policy options and recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience engaging colleagues across government, other orders of government and external stakeholders, with sound judgment in complex and politically sensitive environments.
- Project planning, coordination and implementation.
- Ability to assess risks, impacts and policy implications.
- Executive briefing and communication skills.
- Strong political acuity, strategic thinking and relationship-building skills, including the ability to communicate with various partners, navigate competing interests and build consensus on shared policy priorities.
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