Economist, Economic Impacts

Role Responsibilities

Take the lead in shaping Alberta’s economic future by turning data into insights that drive Treasury Board and Cabinet decisions. As our Economist, you’ll harness advanced models and research technicques to analyze impacts of policies and projects affecting the province’s prosperity.

Reporting to the Manager of Economic Impacts, you will conduct economic impact analyses of major economic policies and projects. You will employ the computable general equilibrium and Input-Output models, and economic multipliers, pinpoint how major developments and policy changes affect economic growth and tax revenue, and translate complex results into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

In this role, you will oversee the maintenance of existing models and conduct development and enhancement of new models, anticipate emerging public-policy issues, and quickly deliver targeted analysis to support your colleagues across the Economics and Fiscal Policy division. Your briefings will inform the Premier, the Minister of Finance, and Treasury Board committees, while your tact and judgment will guide cross-government working groups. You will thrive in a self-directed environment, influencing policy at a senior level and mentoring others through your expertise.

This position places you at the heart of provincial decision-making. You’ll work alongside senior officials, gain visibility across ministries, and drive economic insights that directly influence the well-being of Albertans. With access to a range of modelling tools and a collaborative team environment, you’ll enhance your technical prowess and analytical skills while contributing to high-stakes, impactful government initiatives.

Success hinges on blending rigorous quantitative and qualitative expertise with clear communication and strategic vision. You’ll anticipate policy questions, lead complex modelling projects end to end, and present your findings whether in technical reports or high-level briefings with confidence and clarity. Your ability to foster strong and respectful relationships, and apply systems thinking to interconnected policy challenges will set you apart.

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

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

• Drive for results: You will look for ways to exceed performance expectations by identifying potential efficiencies, different ways of working, or opportunities to contribute to the work of others.
• Creative Problem Solving: The incumbent is expected to initiate and complete complex assignments based on a general description of objectives. In order to do this, the incumbent is expected to identify analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems, as well as encourage participation and input from economists in the group.
• Agility: The ideal candidate will possess the ability to balance a number of complex, concurrent projects while producing a high quality work under tight deadlines. You will adapt quickly to changing priorities,  identify options and implement realistic contingency plans.
• Build collaborative environments: The ideal candidate will engage others to think broadly about impacts of projects, and bring different perspectives together. You will ensure communication is ongoing by setting up processes or structures that facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Systems thinking: The successful candidate displays the ability to consider and assess policy linkages, and the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach. You will consider emerging trends when contributing ideas to the development of priorities, strategies and approaches.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in Economics, Finance, Business or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience. A Master’s degree in Economics is preferred.

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 following are considered assets:

• Background in energy economics, environmental economics, or related fields that impact Alberta’s economy.
• Familiarity with Input-Output models, economic multipliers, and computable general equilibrium models.
• Hands-on experience with econometric software (e.g., R, Stata, EViews) and conducting econometric modeling.
• Proven track record of contributing to publications, policy briefs, or academic research on economic topics.
• Prior experience advising senior stakeholders or participating in cross-government policy development initiatives.

A cover letter highlighting the above preferences and assets is required, and will be reviewed to determine your qualifications.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location
Federal Building located at 9820  - 107 Avenue, Edmonton.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

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 have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• 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.