Public Land Policy Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Public Land Policy Analyst
Req Id: 87676
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: October 6, 2026 
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)

Forestry and Parks are responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving, and managing our public lands and protected areas. Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

Role Responsibilities

As a Public Lands Policy Analyst, you will contribute to the aligned and integrated delivery of public land management and administration in support of regulatory transformation and departmental priorities. Working collaboratively with policy specialists, regional staff, subject matter experts, and other government business areas, you will support the development, review, implementation, and communication of public land policies, directives, disturbance standards, guidelines, and related materials.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and review public land policies, directives, disturbance standards, guidelines, and procedures to support regulatory transformation, legislative requirements, and departmental priorities.
• Analyze legislation, regulations, policies, and program requirements to identify gaps, risks, emerging issues, and opportunities, and develop recommendations to ensure alignment with public land management objectives.
• Lead and facilitate policy development initiatives by engaging subject matter experts, regional staff, and stakeholders, coordinating working sessions, and integrating diverse technical, operational, and policy perspectives.
• Conduct environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, and evidence-based research to identify trends, leading practices, and developments that may affect public land management and regulatory initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials, analyses, recommendations, decision documents, and responses to support managers and senior managers in addressing public land policy, legislative, regulatory, and implementation issues.
• Develop and coordinate communication, training, and awareness materials for new or revised policies, directives, procedures, information letters, and guidelines, and support the maintenance of accurate public-facing information.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the department and Government of Alberta, participate in teams and committees, and support effective implementation of policies and regulatory transformation initiatives.

The Job Description is provided 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.

• Build Collaborative Environments: Works collaboratively with team members by actively seeking out and incorporating their skills, knowledge, and perspectives. Recognizes and values the contributions of others and addresses disagreements respectfully and constructively to maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Agility: Adapts effectively to changing priorities and circumstances while identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Remains calm and focused under pressure and seeks appropriate guidance when navigating change or unfamiliar situations.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses thoughtful questions, relevant data, and diverse perspectives to identify root causes and make well-informed decisions. Develop and implements innovative and practical solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and overall results.
• Develop Networks: Proactively engages relevant stakeholders and seeks their input to support projects, initiatives, and organizational change. Builds and maintains positive stakeholder relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and effective follow-through.

Qualifications

Resources Management, Agriculture, Public Administration, Public Policy plus 2 years of related experience.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

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

 
Required

• Direct experience working in Crown land management, natural resource management, environmental policy, or a related field.
• Experience in project management
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects or initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing policy options, briefing materials, recommendations, and decision documents.
• Experience facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders with competing interests.
• Demonstrated ability to identify emerging issues, risks, opportunities, and potential impacts on government priorities.
• Experience integrating technical, scientific, policy, operational, and stakeholder information into clear recommendations.

Assets

• In-depth knowledge of Crown land legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks.
• Strong understanding of environmental and natural resource issues affecting Crown land management.
• Experience working within a provincial government or Government of Alberta environment.
• Experience developing or implementing public policy, legislation, regulations, or government programs.
• Familiarity with Government of Alberta policy development, decision-making, strategic planning, and performance reporting frameworks.
• Understanding of inter-ministry and cross-government relationships and processes.

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

Notes

• This position is a full-time permanent opportunity and is in Edmonton.
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

NOTE: Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more 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 Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.