Senior Policy Analyst

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66082
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – 1 year
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 30, 2025
Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967- $94,068/year)
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction, including the development, implementation, monitoring, and compliance to policy, legislation, and standards, for addiction and mental health services, as well as proactive monitoring of substance use and mental health data to support system planning.
The Ministry works with service providers and community partners to design and enhance a coordinated community-based addiction and mental health care system, leveraging policy and practice innovations and research and evaluation to enable the best possible outcomes for Albertans.
The Ministry works closely with other cross-ministry partners, external organizations, other Canadian provinces, and the Government of Canada to plan addiction and mental health service delivery.
The Ministry also liaises with the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates and Recovery Alberta.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in a health, human services, natural sciences, business administration, or public policy, and related field, and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Project management
• Research & planning

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

We have an exciting Senior Policy Analyst position within Mental Health & Addiction. Reporting to the Manager, Recovery Community Policy and Programs, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for several functions that shape and inform the direction and priorities of the provincial addiction and mental health system, including policy and strategy development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
Reporting to the Manager, this position is responsible for several functions that shape and inform the direction and priorities of the provincial addiction and mental health system, including related policy and strategy development and implementation, evaluation, and reporting. The SPA manages a portfolio of mental health and addiction grants and is responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing grants through their life cycle. The SPA may plan and completes a range of research, environmental scans, and foresight activities to produce recommendations that strategically shape the Alberta addiction and mental health system and that support continuous improvement, innovation, and improved outcomes for Albertans. This position also supports branch planning and reporting functions in line with the vision of the branch leadership team, ministry, and GoA. This position ensures that projects are delivered effectively with appropriate planning and risk management. You have the ability to mediate, resolve issues and support conflict resolution in politically sensitive conditions. This could be with other Ministries, addiction and mental health services providers, and others.
Under broad guidance by the Manager, the Senior Policy Analyst independently liaises and consults with key stakeholders in Mental Health and Addiction, Recovery Alberta, other government ministries, and other system stakeholders, and represents the department on cross-ministry committees. This work supports broader system coordination and integration as well as system planning and reporting that orient and focus provincial resources on the priorities of multiple facets of the addiction and mental health system (e.g., diverse populations, diverse service delivery streams, addressing policy and strategies to enhance system capacity and advance on priorities).
Advice, recommendations, and reports are provided to branch and division senior leaders to inform broader decision making. All work is conducted with the goal of ensuring Mental Health and Addiction’s interests and priorities are effectively represented, and balanced with the needs of Albertans, in addiction and mental health initiatives, projects, and activities.

PLEASE PROVIDE A COVER LETTER THAT OUTLINES HOW YOUR EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION RELATES TO THE ROLE.

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. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.