Policy Analyst (Temporary)

Job Title: Land-Use Policy Analyst

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (up to 12 months)

Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year)

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta's natural resources and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research, and engaging the public through educational initiatives. Our commitment is to sustainability, ensuring Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: .

This role offers an opportunity to help inform development of evidence‑based policies that support conservation, biodiversity, and responsible land use across Alberta. You will work closely with colleagues across government, Indigenous communities, municipalities, environmental organizations, and industry to turn translate complex environmental challenges into practical policy approaches that support provincial priorities.

The position involves policy research analysis and project coordination to support the development and implementation of legislation regulations and policy tools related to land-use and biodiversity management. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration across diverse stakeholders and the ability to navigate complex and sometimes sensitive policy issues.

Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development, including preparing briefing materials, policy options and recommendations that support evidence‑informed decision‑making.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of legislation, regulations, policies, and tools that support conservation of biodiversity and land-use outcomes.

Coordinate components of complex policy initiatives using effective project management approaches.

Work collaboratively with internal partners, other ministries, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, industry stakeholders, and environmental organizations to gather perspectives and build informed policy solutions.

Support engagement, communication, training, and activities to help staff and stakeholders understand new or amended policies, legislation and regulatory tools.

Monitor emerging issues, trends, and opportunities related to biodiversity conservation, land‑use planning and environmental management to inform policy development.

Prepare clear, concise written materials and presentations for a variety of audiences including senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Systems Thinking: Considering how policy choices influence environmental, economic, and social outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving: Managing priorities and delivering high‑quality work.

Navigating emerging and complex policy issues with flexibility and resilience.

University graduation with a focus on Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture, Land Management or related fields.

Minimum Four (4) years of related experience in related experience in land‑use policy development, natural resource management, or multi‑stakeholder engagement

A valid Class 5 drivers license is also required.

Assets

Understanding of Government of Alberta policy and decision-making processes, including experience supporting the development or amendment of legislation, regulation, strategies, or other high-level policy instruments.

Experience developing policy through collaboration and integration across ministries or organizations.

Technical or scientific understanding of environmental issues related to biodiversity, including cumulative effects and approaches to managing human footprint.

This full-time temporary position is based in Edmonton, for up to 12 months.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

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