Policy and Planning Analyst
Salary: $73,571-$95,643 per year
Full-time, hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6X 1H1 with free, on-site parking.
Join a Purpose-Driven Organization Shaping the Future of Alberta’s Dairy Industry
Alberta Milk is looking for a Policy and Planning Analyst to support the organization’s policy development, planning, performance measurement, and risk management functions. We want someone who:
- Knows policy development inside and out
- Can balance thoughtful analysis and strategic thinking
- Knows how to bring people together through cross-team collaboration
- Thrives on creating plans and tracking progress
- Wants to make a positive impact on Alberta’s dairy producers
About Alberta Milk
Alberta Milk is a producer-led organization dedicated to inspiring, innovating, and collaborating to build a healthy Canadian dairy industry. We represent over 450 dairy producers across Alberta in their work to produce safe, nutritious food, in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable way.
What truly sets Alberta Milk apart is our culture, which operates on five core values: Integrity, Respect, Trust, Accountability, and Collaboration.
Alberta Milk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who may bring unique perspectives and experiences to our team.
About the Role
As the Policy and Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening Alberta Milk’s organizational performance. You will:
- Support the development and evaluation of policies in collaboration with subject matter experts using the policy development cycle.
- Help take big-picture strategic direction and translate it into an operational plan that ensures the right work is getting done.
- Develop meaningful performance measures and dashboards to track progress on organizational priorities.
- Provide high-quality analysis, research, and recommendations that support transparent and accountable decision-making.
- Facilitate workshops with board members and staff to identify priorities, risks, and performance measures.
- Prepare briefing notes, dashboards, and presentations that support informed decision-making by senior leadership and the board.
- Maintain and support risk management processes and reporting.
- Act as an internal consultant, building strong relationships across teams of internal and external stakeholders, and helping to connect organizational priorities.
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in public policy, public administration, business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in policy development, planning, performance reporting, or risk management.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems (e.g., SharePoint, Asana).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Awareness of political and regulatory environments, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues thoughtfully.
- A positive, service-oriented approach to working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Experience in agriculture, governance, or regulatory environments is considered an asset.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A supportive team culture that puts people first and lives our values every day.
- Hybrid work arrangements that allow you to work from home up to three days per week. Please note, some travel and occasional overtime may be required.
- Opportunities to influence meaningful organizational change that has a direct impact on Alberta’s dairy producers.
- A stable, respected organization rooted in Alberta’s agricultural community.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- A chance to work at the intersection of policy, strategy, and organizational development to help shape the future of Alberta’s dairy industry.
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted through Indeed.com by April 27, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.