JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74775
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours/week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 Permanent Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date:September 22, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2757.39 to $3604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.88 - $94,068.84/year)
The Ministry of Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans where the rule of law is upheld, and government undertakings are administered according to law. In collaboration with the judiciary, law enforcement, public safety, and health, the ministry provides programs and services that ensure access to justice and support the needs of Albertans involved in the justice system. Follow this link to find out more about our department
The Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and functions for Justice. The division’s focus centers on cross-divisional and cross-ministry projects. The Strategic Policy & Planning branch provides strategic and integrated policy and project services for the department of Justice a wide range of programs and services under department legislation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years progressively responsible related policy development experience.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you passionate about shaping policies that have a real impact on the justice system in Alberta? The Ministry of Justice is seeking 2 highly motivated and strategic Senior Policy Analysts to lead and coordinate the development and implementation of key policy initiatives. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within Alberta’s justice system.
As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert analysis and advice on complex justice-related policy issues. You will work on high-priority projects, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide strategic support to senior leadership and elected officials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, development, and implementation of strategic policy initiatives impacting Alberta’s justice system.
• Conduct in-depth research and critical analysis to support evidence-based policy development.
• Collaborate with internal Justice partners, other Government of Alberta ministries, stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Provide strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior officials, including Directors, Executive Directors, Assistant Deputy Ministers, and the Deputy Minister.
• Manage multi-stakeholder projects, develop implementation plans, monitor progress, and report outcomes.
• Represent departmental interests in cross-ministry projects and intergovernmental initiatives.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
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The following competencies will support your success in this role:

• Systems Thinking: Considers the whole system when evaluating, researching, and conducting policy analysis, and helping others apply this.
• Drive for Results: Works in projects teams to complete tasks and own performance, and ensures assigned actions are completed in a way consistent with direction and required timelines.
• Agility: Regularly adapts to changing priorities, adjusts projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities, explains the impact of changes to tasks to management.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses research and analysis to find ways to improve systems. Employs subject matter experts from other areas to solve problems.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Works with stakeholders and colleagues across the ministry to develop policy options and deliverables. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives on project teams, often from other departments and business areas. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide project teams