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Senior Policing Analyst


Company : Government of Alberta


Location : Edmonton, Alberta


Created : 2026-03-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Information Job Title: Senior Policing Analyst Job Requisition ID: 80733 Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: April 1, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,775 - $104,573/year) The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Working alongside other ministries, law enforcement and other community and Indigenous partners, the ministry is part of the justice and public safety continuum and supports the unique needs of Albertans, while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system. The ministry leads the coordination, collaboration, and cooperation of organizations involved in the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies in the province. This collaboration ensures the province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters. For more information about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx. The Senior Policing Analyst provides strategic leadership, subject matter expertise, and policy direction for a broad and growing portfolio of specialized policing programs that support community safety and wellbeing across Alberta. Situated within the Integrated Community Safety and Specialized Policing Unit (ICSSPU), this role works at the intersection of justice, law enforcement, social, and health systems to address complex criminogenic factors, emerging risks, and priority offender populations. This position exercises authority and influence over provincial specialized policing programs and related policy, ensuring initiatives are evidenceinformed, operationally relevant, and aligned with broader government priorities. The Senior Policing Analyst leads collaborative approaches to public safety issues through engagement with Police Advisory Committees and crossministry and crossjurisdictional tables, integrating stakeholder perspectives into cohesive policy and program outcomes. The role also provides critical support to Albertas police services and addresses citizen and industry concerns related to specialized policing. Key Responsibilities include: Providing leadership and oversight for provincial specialized policing programs, including program and policy development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Leading issue identification, needs assessment, and solution development to strengthen police responses to complex and emerging public safety challenges. Developing, implementing, and maintaining provincial policy and program documentation, including policing standards, operational frameworks, bestpractice guides, and police and publicfacing resources. Providing strategic oversight across specialized policing program areas, including the provinces integrated offender management program for priority and prolific/repeat offenders; police response to genderbased violence including family and sexual violence; police response to mental health and addictions; illicit and emerging substances; highrisk offenders; law enforcement justifications; police emergency alerting; and police and peace officer recognition initiatives. Leading and supporting crossministry and multisector initiatives that advance integrated service delivery and coordinated responses to crime and its root causes. Preparing briefing materials, policy options, and correspondence for department executives and senior officials; participate in federalprovincialterritorial forums as required; and lead or support emerging initiatives, special projects, and grantsupported programs. Build and maintain strong crossministry and stakeholder relationships to advance integrated service delivery. Role Responsibilities Cont. As the successful candidate, you will bring strong analytical and problemsolving skills, exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding abilities, and proven leadership in managing complex initiatives. You will demonstrate expertise in policy development and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate sensitive, highprofile issues using sound judgment and professionalism. Adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to public safety are essential to thrive in this dynamic role. A high level of independence is required for this role due to the breadth and depth of knowledge required on a variety of complex social issues manifesting themselves in the public safety realm. 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf. Agility: Proactively integrates change into processes by identifying improvement opportunities, adapting to shifting priorities, remaining objective under pressure, supporting others through change impacts, clearly communicating role implications, and readily adjusting plans and practices. Build Collaborative Environments: Engages a broad and diverse range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes by fostering collaboration, constructively resolving conflict through coaching and facilitation, motivating others with enthusiasm, and integrating diverse perspectives into effective solutions. Creative Problem Solving: Works collaboratively in open teams to break down complex issues using diverse problemsolving techniques, fosters creative thinking and open idea sharing, brings the right stakeholders together, and identifies innovative solutions that advance organizational outcomes. Systems Thinking: Integrates broader social, political, and organizational contexts into planning by considering emerging trends, risks, and environmental factors, aligning actions with organizational vision and strategy, and addressing behaviours that impede progress. Qualifications University graduation in Humanities, Social Services or Criminology plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below: 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. The following are considered assets: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams. Experience developing and implementing strategies, policies and initiatives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working with law enforcement. 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. Two (2) permanent, full time, fully inperson positions available. Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 4:30pm. Location: John E Brownlee Building 10365 97StNW Suite120, Edmonton, AB, T5J5C5. Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince 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 worklife 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. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (parttime). 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 postsecondary 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 Alysha Hendriksen at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr