Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 64254 & 64262
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 12, 2024
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,290 /year)

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade is responsible for delivering programs and policies to support a diverse workforce, promote safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attract skilled workers. We lead the efforts to grow Alberta’s economy and are responsible for coordinating Alberta’s Recovery Plan by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and job creators, attracting investment, growing trade, strengthening Alberta’s key sectors and ensuring Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment.

Economic Strategy Division

The Economic Strategy Division is focused on ensuring strategies and related policies are developed with a broad economic lens and line of sight to economic growth and job creation. The division leverages stakeholder intelligence, robust economic principles and advanced data analytics to formulate effective strategies that support job creating investments in Alberta.

Economic Policy and Investment Competitiveness Branch

The Economic Policy and Investment Competitiveness Branch supports industry growth by developing economic policy, identifying industrial opportunities and working with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that further broad-based industry competitiveness and diversification.

Industry Competitiveness and Policy Unit

The Industry Competitiveness and Policy Unit contributes to the development of a competitive economic environment to support industry growth and diversification. This includes developing policies, strategies, and initiatives focused on supporting and growing Alberta's primary, enabling, and nascent industries in order to create jobs, attract investment, and diversify the economy.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic thinker with experience in policy and economic research and analysis? Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your strong communication skills and work with complex and diverse files? If so, then look no further!

We are hiring two Policy Analysts: one to report to the Manager of Economic Competitiveness and the other to the Manager of Industry Policy. The primary responsibilities for the Policy Analyst position include:

• Conduct research to identify issues, trends, drivers, best practices, and opportunities related to industry growth and competitiveness in Alberta.
• Ability to scope and perform jurisdictional, market, economic, statistical and data research and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to stimulate economic growth, diversification and resiliency, by enhancing opportunities for Alberta's industries.
• Prepare strategic and policy advice and recommendations on a range of economic topics and issues including those related to industrial supports, and projects within the scope of the division's priorities.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis that contributes to the development and design of programs and initiatives.
• Support the development of program policy options and recommendations that are well researched, well analyzed and clearly presented to enable senior officials to make effective decisions.
• Collaborate with team members to support policy development and analysis.
• Provide support in preparation of internal and external reports, presentations, briefings, and communications.

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:

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Position is expected with support of colleagues and manager to independently execute research projects that may be focused and may not have precedents. The incumbent may need assistance to resolve issues that arise and generate ideas for a proposed path for resolution.
  
• Drive for Results: Position has responsibility to conduct research and environmental scanning to build awareness of industrial economy, competitiveness, and investment attraction trends and issues at the provincial, national and international level.
  
• Develop Networks: Position will be part of a complex environment requiring their participation and openness to develop new networks and collaborative approaches to complete research and analysis activities.
  
• Agility: Position often "works in the grey", and situations or obstacles encountered may be nebulous, without a clear path to resolution. Direction is provided and can change quickly, requiring the role to adapt quickly.

Qualifications

University graduation in Business, Economics, Public Administration, Economic Development or in a related field no experience required; or equivalent as described below.

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

The Policy Analyst position requires the following knowledge and experience:

• Experience in supporting strategic planning and policy development
• Experience in preparing supporting materials for options analysis, reports, briefings, and presentations
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies at the federal, provincial, and municipal level that impact the industrial economy. Knowledge of related public/non-profit programs related to economic, industry, and business development
• Understanding of key issues that face Alberta's industries and factors that drive economic development and industry competitiveness in Alberta
• Experience in policy and program assessment or stakeholder engagement are strong assets
• Excellent project management knowledge and experience
• Possess detailed understanding of economic development concepts and matters
• Possess a big picture systemic approach to assess impacts and conclusions through research and analysis
• Strong relationship building and some stakeholder engagement experience
• Knowledge of policy and program development frameworks

Notes

This competition is for two positions based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.

Work location is Commerce Place,10155 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8.

Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It's important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs as these will be used as a screening tool.

Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• 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
• 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 Lavanya Jothinataraj at Lavanya.Jothinataraj@gov.ab.ca