Legislative Analyst

Legislative Analyst

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Posting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Legislative Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 84671
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 4, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168.02 - $107,710.00/year) 
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.
The Strategic Policy and Planning (SPP) branch is a corporate service branch responsible for managing the ministry’s legislation, regulation, and policy plan; providing policy advice, guidance and coordination; providing review, advice and approval on all Strategic Engagement Plans (SEPs); and legislative management services for the department. This includes advising divisions on the government decision-making process, document requirements, and deadlines; and providing support for drafting legislation, regulations, and ministerial orders.

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about public policy and legislation?
As a Legislative Analyst, you will help shape the Ministry’s legislative and regulatory framework by leading research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement activities that support policy and legislative priorities. You will provide strategic advice, coordinate legislative and regulatory reviews, contribute to cross-government initiatives, and support the development and implementation of solutions to complex policy issues. This is an exciting opportunity to influence health legislation and policy that impacts Albertans across the province.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details on this position.

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.
Systems Thinking – You apply systems thinking to provide strategic legislative advice, considering how statutes, regulations, and other legal instruments interact and influence policy objectives, program delivery, and long-term outcomes.
Creative Problem Solving – You identify root causes of policy issues and develop practical legislative or non-legislative solutions. By consulting with program and policy areas, as well as the Health Law Team, you assess risks, refine options, and recommend effective approaches.
Agility – You explore and consult with program areas; policy and legal staff in the transformation of policy into legislation require the analysis of the risks or advantages of options. Using sound judgment and diplomacy, you assess options, manage challenges, and support effective decision-making.
Build Collaborative Environments – You foster strong relationships with different teams and staff across government and partner organizations to develop legislation. By leading collaboration, building consensus, and translating policy objectives into legislative requirements, you help achieve shared outcomes.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (e.g: English, Political Science, Arts, Social Science, Law or other relevant field) plus 4 years progressively responsible experience or equivalent as described below.
Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Preferences:

• Experience conducting legislative research, analysis, and/or coordination in support of policy or legislative processes
• Experience planning, developing, reviewing, and/or implementing legislation
• Experience making an amendment to an act or regulation, from initiation to implementation
• Experience producing, reviewing, and contributing to elements of legislative approval packages or other briefing materials (ie: briefing notes, memos, Legislation Charts, speaking notes, Cabinet policy documents, bills, regulations, Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders)
• Experience drafting responses to legislative-related Action Requests (ARs), decision requests and/or briefing notes
• Experience planning and leading policy projects, project management, and facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience providing technical legislative advice and guidance on legislation, policy, governance, or legislative projects to staff and department officials at all levels of understanding
• Experience working with, and providing advice to, Cabinet, Executive Council, Legislative Counsel, or similar central government decision-making bodies

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Location: 10020 100 Street, Telus House at ATB Place South Tower, Edmonton, Alberta
Selected candidates may be required to complete a written assessment as part of the selection process.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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. 
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Edmund Mendoza at Edmund.Mendoza@gov.ab.ca.

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