Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 74991
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 3, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2757.39 to $3604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.88 - $94,068.84 per 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 such as strategic policy initiatives, business transformations and Justice Digital.

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Policy and Engagement Unit has an exciting opportunity available for professionals looking to leverage their skills in a dynamic and complex environment.

As the Senior Engagement Analyst, you will report to the Manager of Strategic Engagement. The strategic engagement team supports internal and external stakeholder engagement and related project management activities to support strategic initiatives across the Ministry of Justice. As the Senior Engagement Analyst, you will require effective coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills to respond to sensitive, diverse, and complex issues pertaining to the justice system.

As the Senior Engagement Analyst, you will be:

• Leading the development of strategic engagement plans to support ministry and government priorities.
• Working directly with department experts on engagement activities required to support legislative and policy priorities.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to plan, oversee, analyze, and coordinate implementation of high priority Justice policies and projects.
• Conducting engagement with both internal and external stakeholder to support strategic initiatives across the Ministry of Justice.
• Enabling and facilitating meetings, maintaining communications, building relationships, and tracking issues.
• Conducting research and policy analysis of relevant information to provide strategic advice and options on a number of major policy initiatives that support the Department’s strategic directions for the justice system.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

The following competencies will support your success in this role:

• Systems Thinking: You consider the whole system when developing strategic engagement plans and making recommendations to program areas on best practices, and helping others apply a system wide lens.
• Drive for Results: While working on project teams, you complete tasks and own performance, ensuring assigned actions are completed in a way consistent with direction and required timelines.
• Agility: You adapt to changing priorities, adjust projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities, and can explain the impact of changes to tasks to management. You proactively identify potential obstacles or risks related to engagement activities and recommends mitigations.
• Creative Problem Solving: You use research and analysis to find ways to improve systems. You employ subject matter experts from other areas to solve problems.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You support the development of engagement plans and involve stakeholders in their implementation. You support discussions during engagements and use enthusiasm to motivate and guide project teams. You acknowledge and work with diverse perspectives on project teams, often from other departments and business areas.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• University graduation in a related field.

• 4 years related experience.

Assets:

• Experience writing reports, briefings, policy documents and cabinet reports, and/or presentations with recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience with government systems, policy cycle and policy approval processes.
• Experience supporting or leading engagement activities including drafting strategic engagement plans and developing engagement materials.
• Experience planning, leading and facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• A related Masters plus a minimum of 2 years related experience.
• A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 6 years related experience.
• A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 7 years related experience.
• No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 8 years related experience.

Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter.

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Notes

• Full time permanent position located in Edmonton.
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• The sucessful candicdate 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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

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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.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at Krista.Lammie@gov.ab.ca.