JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74000
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 x Temporary until October 31, 2026
Scope: Open Competition

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency’s (AEMA) Recovery Branch is currently looking for a Program Policy Analyst to join the Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP) Policy Interpretation and Appeals team. The Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP) provides financial assistance for uninsurable loss and damage caused by emergencies and disasters, and assists eligible Government of Alberta ministries, communities, and individuals. After a disaster, the affected municipality can apply for a HARP and if the municipal application is approved, affected residents can apply for financial assistance.
If you are looking for a challenging yet exciting opportunity, look no further and apply now! Reporting to the Manager, Program Interpretation and Appeals in the Recovery Branch, the Program Policy Analyst provides comprehensive research, analysis, writing and informational management services in support of the Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP) within AEMA. The incumbent will analyze diverse information to develop recommendations for program direction that are consistent with ministry and government directions and reflective of stakeholder feedback. Program Policy Analysts also train HARP Case Managers on relevant program policy for the program and provide interpretation guidance on the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements.
The Program Policy Analyst also contributes to effective collaboration and capacity building through the development and maintenance of positive relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. This work contributes to effective development of program policy direction and interpretation, implementation as well as a creating a partnership approach to issues impacting the unit.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE ASKED TO:

• Provide advice, information, and research to develop and implement HARP program policy, briefing materials, program statements, IT bulletins, training content and public-facing materials for manager review, all in line with ministry and government directions and reflective of stakeholder feedback.
• Provide research, analysis, advice, and documented direction to support ministry representatives in planning and development of the program to align with applicable government and ministry goals, business plans and strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the evolution of HARP and MWAP through development of integrated reports, project plans, cabinet materials, inputs, and briefings.Build collaborative relationships to enhance capacity for effective policy and program development and implementation.
• Support the development and delivery of Recovery Branch training materials on program policy.
• May assist with the review and assessment of Ministerial or Managing Director appeals, interview appellants, and make recommendations on appeals decisions.
• Bring strong writing, verbal communication skills and presentation skills, including the ability to develop clear and compelling documents in support of recommendations; articulate complex issues with broad social, legal, and political implications; and present information in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences, including non-technical audiences.
• Assist with information management of HARP policies via our public-facing website and internal policy library.