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Job Information Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst Job Requisition ID: 82829 Ministry: Affordability and Utilities Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (Until March 2028) Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: May 11, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/yearly) The Ministry of Affordability and Utilities leads and coordinates governments ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable, manages and develops policy for the development of the province's utilities sector and oversees a reliable and affordable electricity system for Albertans. The Priority Initiatives Branch leads and coordinates the Government of Albertas policy development and actions on a range of initiatives that fit within the Ministrys mandate and support the province to meet the increasing energy demands of our growing economy and population in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner. The Priority Initiatives Branch is primarily focused on advancing and streamlining legislative, regulatory, and policy development for nuclear energy in Alberta. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Partnerships, the Senior Policy Analyst will provide analysis and advice to support development of nuclear energy policy and a regulatory framework that ensures nuclear energy projects in Alberta meet desired environmental, economic, and social outcomes. They will also be responsible for supporting engagement on the use of nuclear energy in Alberta and cross-ministry and federal-provincial government coordination as the Ministry advances work on nuclear energy policy. The role will contribute strong analytic skills to the branch and assist the ministry in achieving the Government of Alberta's priorities. The position requires a dedicated team player with strong leadership skills to understand, facilitate, coordinate and implement decisions that are integral to the success of the Government's vision related to nuclear energy and other priorities that are assigned. Role responsibilities 1. 1) The Priority Initiatives Branch and Ministry of Affordability and Utilities has ready access to information, analysis and advice on issues assigned to the branch. - Evaluates literature and gathers accurate and relevant background information about problems or issues. - Understands the status quo and evolving trends and conditions to identify impacts and analyze options. - Monitors and scans the environment, on an ongoing basis, to identify important policy developments in other jurisdictions. - Research pertinent information and analyzes and assesses relevance to Alberta and potential impacts to a variety of social, environmental and economic outcomes. - Evaluates provincial electricity, environment, safety, etc. rules to determine alignment with federal nuclear energy regulatory framework and identifies related impacts. - Develops and utilizes information and data to support development of policy options and advice for leadership. - Writes clear and accurate policy advice and briefings and provides verbal briefings on key issues. 2. 2) Ministry stakeholders, internal and external, have the opportunity to provide input to policy and to understand government actions. - Undertakes research and supports engagement activities to better understand an issue area and the views and concerns of stakeholders and partners. - Plans, designs, coordinates all aspects of engagement to meet the needs of the branch and ministry to ensure robust and effective policy development. - Builds and maintains effective working relationships within the ministry, cross-ministry, with intergovernmental and external stakeholders, and establishes networks to inform and communicate branch initiatives. - Coordinates and contributes to the development of information delivered to stakeholders including the government, the public, Indigenous groups, industry and other interested parties. - Represents the department by actively participating in multi-stakeholder committees and project teams. - Gathers, synthesizes, and develops summary reports or conclusions resulting from the information obtained through engagements and participation in committees or external events. 3. 3) Complex projects and initiatives are appropriately planned and well executed. - Takes a lead role, with minimal supervision, in carrying out major policy and project initiatives assigned to the branch and linked to the ministrys mandate. - Demonstrates advanced project management skills by developing detailed project plans, identifying critical timelines and deliverables, understanding and managing task interdependencies, and managing project risks. - Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, scientists, economists, accountants, legal, and communications to ensure projects are aligned with broader department and government priorities. - Monitors project progress, tracks milestones, and adjusts plans as necessary to address unforeseen challenges or opportunities. - Communicates critical project needs and seeks direction and approval where required. 4. 4) The Priority Initiatives Branch actively contributes to priority initiatives led by other groups in the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities, and other departments. - Participates in departmental and cross-ministry projects and initiatives. - Represents the department by leading and contributing to multi-stakeholder committees and project teams. - Contribute as a team member on broader Division and Ministry initiatives. - Is active in building and maintaining a positive work environment within the Branch and Division. - Provides accurate information on issues and projects to stakeholders and partners in a timely manner. - Provides authoritative and thoughtful advice and input. - Recommends the appropriate course of action to the Executive for approval. Qualifications Required: - University graduation in economics, business, public admin, environmental science, engineering, law, or other related field plus four 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. Required experience: - Experience in policy development, coordination, analysis, advising, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr