Program Policy Advisor

at  Government of Alberta

Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, 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.

Would you like to work in an environment that offers interesting projects and work life balance? Are you looking for an organization that will value your policy experience and allow you to play a role in ensuring housing programs meet the needs of vulnerable Albertans while influencing the direction of housing policy in Alberta? There’s a place for you in the Housing Division!
The Policy, Planning, and Analytics branch in the Housing Division of Seniors, Community and Social Services works collaboratively with internal and external policy development teams and stakeholders to support the integrated provision of housing services for Albertans. This challenging opportunity will allow you to demonstrate your strong policy analysis and development skills along with enhancing your solid project management abilities.
Reporting to the Manager of Housing Policy, this position is responsible for supporting the Housing Policy unit’s program policy and legislative functions, special projects and initiatives. This position will provide leadership and expertise to support the development and implementation of housing initiatives, new programs, policy and legislative projects ensuring alignment with the Housing Division’s mandate to enhance the continuum of stable, sustained lower-cost housing available to Albertans. The incumbent in this position will exercise independent judgment, set priorities, lead projects and make decisions in a supportive working environment.
As a successful candidate, you will have excellent research and writing skills and the ability to understand government priorities, identify issues and develop appropriate solutions. Creativity, flexibility and your demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders will be important success factors for these positions. You will also need to possess strong analytical, project management and problem solving skills. Success in these roles will be enhanced by knowledge of the social and affordable housing sector and relevant legislation governing housing in Alberta.
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate high proficiency in the following competencies: Systems Thinking, Agility, Creative Problem Solving, Drive for Results, and Developing Networks. Your ability to organize and manage a multitude of projects simultaneously will be key to achieving the quality of work and results for our stakeholders.