Senior Research Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you an enthusiastic data expert able to apply economics and statistical thinking to creatively solve important problems?

Do you enjoy showcasing your unique abilities to transform complex information into innovative tools and unique visuals that tell compelling stories?

Do you have a proven track record of managing databases, providing expert advice and adding value to others you work with?

If you’ve said “yes” to all the above, then we have a great opportunity for you!

The Provincial Bargaining Compensation Office is looking for a Senior Research Analyst to join our high-performing team that will stretch your creative problem-solving skills, empower you to lead exciting projects, and rely on your results to make high-impact decisions.

The Senior Research Analyst provides expert advice and leadership with respect to the development, maintenance and dissemination of economic and labour market analytics, particularly in support of bargaining mandates and arbitration submissions. To be successful in this role, you must have strong data management and data analysis skills, along with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and a unique ability to communicate complex ideas using simple and straightforward language. You must be self-motivated, well organized and fully capable of leading multiple complex projects.

Key responsibilities include leading the development and maintenance of the divisional database and subsequent information products, conducting labour relations research and providing expert economic, statistical and labour market analysis. Knowledge of economic theory and labour relations, the ability to quickly and accurately analyze data as well as a keen eye for detail is essential for success in the role.

As well as having outstanding technical ability, the ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter, with a voracious appetite for learning and mastering new skills as well as the ability provide well-researched recommendations in support of mandate development. A good understanding of labour/industrial relations and the collective bargaining process is considered an asset.

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:

Systems Thinking

You see the big picture. The Senior Research Analyst will connect labour market trends, economic data, and bargaining dynamics into a cohesive analytical framework, ensuring insights align with broader organizational and government objectives.

Creative Problem Solving

You turn complexity into clarity. The Senior Research Analyst will use data visualization, statistical modeling, and storytelling techniques to creatively solve intricate labour relations problems and deliver compelling, evidence-based recommendations.

Develop Networks

You build relationships that matter. The Senior Research Analyst will collaborate with internal teams, bargaining partners, and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate data sharing and to strengthen the collective understanding of market and bargaining trends.

Drive for Results

You deliver with impact. The Senior Research Analyst will lead high-stakes projects from idea to implementation, producing tools, analysis, and insights that directly inform mandate development and arbitration strategies.

Agility

You adapt and thrive in change. The Senior Research Analyst will navigate shifting priorities, evolving data sources, and emerging economic signals with confidence, continuously refining approaches to meet stakeholder needs and support critical decision-making.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Economics, Statistics) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience in economic and statistical data as well as research and policy analysis and development is required.  Expert user of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel (including Macros, Pivot Charts and Advanced Formulas) is required. Knowledge of database architecture and experience in maintaining databases and generating informational products. (Such as charts, visualizations, macros and dashboards) is required.

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.

Knowledge of the Alberta economy, key industries, trends and developments as well as knowledge of the Alberta industrial relations system, particularly as it applies to the broad public sector as well as knowledge of collective agreements' structure and function are considered assets. Additionally, excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role.

Knowledge and/or experience conducting economic research using statistical or econometric software (e.g., python, R or SAS) is considered an asset.

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

Location: Petwin Tower Building, Edmonton AB

Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week

This is a permanent full-time position.

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.