Senior Policy Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst (5 positions)  
Job Requisition ID: 77770
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until August 31, 2027
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 26, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 
Salary: $3,056.5 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year)

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the ALSS Ministry, please visit:  

The ALA Strategic Services Division within the Ministry of ALSS is seeking highly skilled and motivated Senior Policy Analysts to join the team. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Projects, the role provides leadership, strategic advice, and high‑level policy analysis to advance the Ministry's objectives of improving assisted living, strengthening service integration, and aligning health and social services across Alberta.

The Senior Policy Analyst leads and supports complex, high‑priority initiatives—such as assisted living reform, health system modernization, workforce planning, and integrated service delivery. The role collaborates extensively with internal divisions, health system partners, cross‑ministry colleagues, and external stakeholders to develop forward‑looking, evidence‑based policy solutions that enable a sustainable and responsive assisted living system for Albertans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, evaluation, and implementation of provincial policies and strategic initiatives related to Assisted Living and Social Services.
• Ensure policy alignment and coherence across health and social services to improve outcomes, support integration, and strengthen system sustainability.
• Provide strategic, evidence-informed advice to senior leadership and executives on system transformation, service redesign, and policy integration.
• Collaborate with delivery divisions, health system partners, and external stakeholders to shape policy directions that align with government priorities.
• Manage and support high‑priority and high‑complexity projects, balancing evolving system and delivery realities while ensuring timely achievement of objectives.
• Represent the Ministry on interdepartmental and external committees, working groups, and stakeholder forums to advance shared health and social outcomes.
• Apply strategic foresight, critical thinking, and flexibility to address complex challenges and contribute to innovative and integrated service models.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization's objectives and how to achieve them. 
Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. 
Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborate across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. 
Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. 

Minimum Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field (e.g., Public Policy/Health, Social Sciences, Political Science) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Significant experience in policy development, strategic planning, or project management, preferably within government or public sector settings.
• Strong understanding of health and social service systems, including assisted living and integrated service delivery models.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders, executives, and cross-sector partners.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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. 

Knowledge of evidence-based policy development and experience in managing complex initiatives is an asset.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
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This competition will be used to fill 5 temporary Senior Policy Analyst positions. 

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

Final 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 -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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 online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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 ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana