JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 73667
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 x Temporary until December 31, 2026
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 5, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment (023PSAMA)
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Disaster and Emergency Management, or Political Science or related field PLUS 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.
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

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Join AEMA as a Policy Analyst! To ensure our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of emergencies and disasters.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst to help shape the future of emergency management in Alberta. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing legislation and policies that protect communities across the province—every day, your work will contribute directly to a safer, more resilient Alberta.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Management Strategic Planning and Legislation, the Policy Analyst leads the research, development, and evaluation of emergency management and 911 policy and legislative frameworks. This role is integral to ensuring Alberta’s approach is aligned with national best practices, legally sound, and responsive to the evolving needs of municipalities and Albertans. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, provide high-level advice to senior leadership, and support critical decisions with comprehensive, well-founded analysis. If you are driven by purpose and thrive in a fast-paced policy environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the safety and preparedness of the province.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Leading and coordinating environmental scans to monitor national and international emergency management trends
• Synthesizing research into reports and recommendations for legislation and policy development
• Coordinating and contributing to legislative and policy review projects
• Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and materials
• Analyzing research to build evidence-informed policy options and recommendations
• Drafting briefing notes, Cabinet Reports, and other strategic documentation
• Participating in cross-government policy initiatives and consultations
• Tracking and supporting the approval process for legislative and policy proposals
• Providing expert guidance to municipalities exploring regional collaboration for emergency management
• Advising internal teams on approval processes and contributing to major AEMA initiatives
• Supporting the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre during emergency activations
  Take your career to the next level with a role that makes a difference—apply now to join AEMA’s Policy and Legislation team and help shape the future of emergency management in Alberta.