Policy Analyst (SPA I)

The Community Standards Branch focuses on cultivating relationships and providing services to maintain safe, healthy, vibrant, inclusive, clean, and connected urban environments. Operating within the Logistics and Business Support Section, the Policy Analyst reports to the Policy Team Lead.

This role focuses on policy drafting, research, and continuous improvement while balancing public and Community partners needs. Key responsibilities include advancing branch action plans, evaluating strategic initiatives, and collaborating with internal and external Community partners on priorities such as the Peace Officer and enforcement programs, the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy, the Indigenous Framework, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the 30x30 initiative. The branch is currently adopting a strategic, intentional, and thoughtful approach to its operations, particularly regarding enforcement practices within an increasingly complex environment.

What will you do?

• Develop, write, review and modernize branch policy and procedures, including maintenance of an inventory and update schedule
• Provide input into the development of corporate methodologies, templates, and tools for continuous improvement, project and initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external Community partners to advance the implementation of the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) recommendations and anti-racism work
• Support ongoing consulting, training, implementation and the evaluation of GBA+ in the Community Standards Branch with enforcement practices
• Liaise with the corporate Diversity and Inclusion team to align work with corporate priorities and approaches
• Liaise with other City departments and branches to remain current on information and emerging issues to inform and update materials, identify trends, and recommend actions based on information gleaned
• Develop, implement, and measure project performance management framework(s) for long-term evaluation and improvement
• Work with corporate, department and branch Community partners to identify and prioritize annual projects/initiatives to advance services
• Facilitate and support the branch by integrating corporate and branch initiatives into the strategic and business planning processes, resulting in developing and maintaining strategic plans and initiatives, ensuring alignment with department and corporate plans and strategies
• Develop and monitor data and evaluation frameworks when applicable to projects and work of the branch, including proficiency in evaluation from a worldview, learning and implementing decolonized approaches to research and evaluation
• Support and align continuous improvement projects in multiple branches with varying roles across a diverse group of Community partners through influence
• Support and implement the development of performance monitoring tools with limited support
• Managing and balancing multiple competing priorities
• Working with extended leadership teams and ensuring their needs/expectations are met

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in the field of Criminal Justice, Management, Business, Public Administration, Planning or a related discipline
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in: policy writing, strategic and operational business planning, project management, GBA+ application, and/or business case development
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in community/social development. This may include work with law enforcement, non-profit organizations, community, and government

Asset

Comprehensive knowledge of City Bylaws, Alberta Peace Officer-related Provincial Acts and the application of the Municipal Government Act

Skills required for Success

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, across programs and work collaboratively to share resources and information
• Ability to implement, write policy and to ensure compliance with the City’s policies and procedures
• Ability to critically analyze issues to make decisions, recommend viable and effective solutions and summarize and manage information
• Ability to handle and manage sensitive and confidential information
• Considerable knowledge of continuous improvement principles, program development, benchmarking and procedures for alignment of project objectives with the department’s business plan goals
• Significant knowledge of corporate priorities, strategies and initiatives and associated timelines associated with the corporate reporting processes/protocols
• Advanced level knowledge of primary and secondary research methodology, including design and implementation, data collection, and trend and results analysis and presentation
• Significant skill and ability in project and process management including the ability to effectively gather, synthesize, and analyze data
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions of an advanced nature and ability to express complex ideas and concepts effectively and persuasively, verbally and in written format
• Develop presentations that summarize findings and/or recommendations
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Hire is dependent on an Enhanced Police Security Clearance Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on ca.workus.org . Learn more about our benefits

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours / week

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $41.177 - $51.444 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: PC / SB

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