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Planning and Policy Analyst

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Location: City of Grande Prairie, AB
Website: http://www.cityofgp.com
Type: full-time
Posted On: Jun 4, 2025
Closing Date: Jul 4, 2025
 
 
 
PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYST
 
Job Overview
 
The Community Social Development department (CSD) is seeking a highly motivated Planning and Policy Analyst to join its dynamic team.
 
The Planning and Policy Analyst will provide leadership and support in the coordination, management, and implementation of Council directed initiatives, CSD goals/objectives, and other complex multi-sector projects that address issues and opportunities to enhance the quality of life in Grande Prairie.
 
You will use a wide range of analytical and project management skills to guide the development of system level strategic social policy and make recommendations to inform long range social planning for the municipality. You are also exceptional at research and analysis of community and social issues and are passionate about building a thriving and resilient community.
 
 
 
Main Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Manager of Community Social Development, your main responsibilities will include:
  • Conduct and apply research, analysis, and project development skills to particular urban and civic issues, including emerging social and community trends that will contribute to the production of reports and recommendations for policy and program changes to Management and City Council
  • Lead and participate in the development of associated performance measureme Planning and Policy Analyst Science, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related disciplines with course work or studies in statistics, program planning/evaluation, and/or research methods is required
  • Calculate and analyze social needs based on growth patterns and demographics among other factors which will inform creation of short and long terms goals, perform feasibility studies, and inform business plans
  • Establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with internal partners, counterparts in other orders of government, and community stakeholders
  • Design and implement effective public engagement processes to engage stakeholders in the identification of gaps, issues, and policy direction
  • Utilize community development approaches when conduction research and as a significant part of strategic planning, project development, and implementation exercises
 
 
 
Qualifications
 
As the successful candidate, you will have the following qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized post secondary institution with a focus on Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related disciplines with course work or studies in statistics, program planning/evaluation, and/or research methods is required.A Master's degree is preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years' professional social planning experience , in the area of community and social development is an asset
  • Proven planning and organizational skills to manage program delivery to achieve deliverables
  • Excellent leadership skills in the areas of management and coordination of complex multi sector projects
  • Exceptional proficiency in research and analysis of community and social issues along with strategy and/or policy development in the area of community development and social planning
  • Thorough knowledge of social development theory and practical applications of social analysis, business planning, policy development, and research
  • Superior skills in group facilitation and public engagement processes
  • Exceptional report writing and presentation skills
  • Significant skills with the Google platform and techniques/tools to enhance engagement, research and analysis, and communication
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret government policies and legislation
  • Significant experience designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects in a community based setting
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, advise, and set the direction for multiple projects and measure outcomes
  • Experience in a municipal environment is an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations
 
 
What We Offer
 
At the City of Grande Prairie, we recognize and value that people have lives outside of work. We offer flexibility with scheduling, have higher than minimum vacation entitlements and comprehensive benefits that not only cover you when you're sick but encourage you to be well. We have wellness events, social activities, community fundraising activities and a supportive work environment where you can grow your career.
 
The City of Grande Prairie is proud to be an Employer of Choice!
 
 
 
Job Location
 
Community Social Development
 
10030-102 Ave
 
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0Z7
 
 
 
Hours
 
35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
 
8:30am to 4:30pm, can be flexible
 
 
 
Salary/Wage
 
Salary Range $48.25 - $59.24 per hour
 
 
 
Selection Process
 
We thank you in advance for your interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email. We will contact those who did not make it to the interview stage by email within one month of the closing date of this job posting.
 
1. Submit your cover letter and resume here. 
 
2. Applications will be reviewed, short-listed and interviews will be scheduled.
 
 
Note: Once you apply and upload a resume you should receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted for this position. If you receive this email, there is NO further need to contact us regarding this position.
 
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
 
This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
 
 
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive per job posting, we are not able to answer job specific questions before the interview stage. If you are successful in getting to the job interview stage, we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have at that time.