Industry Development Officer

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Industry Development Officer! 
 

This position supports the Supply Chain and Logistics team and undertakes research, analysis and project coordination activities to inform strategic decision-making by senior leadership and affected stakeholders related to economic policy and strategy development. 
 

Reporting to the manager, the Industry Development Officer supports engagement with industry stakeholders, responds to Action Requests, provides research, writing and project coordination assistance to the unit, and is responsible for the development, collection, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of economic, industry environment and business climate information.

In your role as an Industry Development Officer, you will:
 

• Prepare action requests and briefings in response to Premier/Minister/Deputy Minister/Assistant Deputy Minister requests using individual research and coordinating input from other branches and subject matter experts.
• Respond to department briefing requirements and stakeholder information requests in support of key ministry outcomes related to industry growth, job creation and investment.
• Research, analyze and prepare reports, position papers and recommendations for decision-makers on issues with industry development implications to inform policy, strategy and program development in the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade and in other Government of Alberta ministries whose policies impact industry development.
• Participate in the identification of issues and opportunities based on the analysis of quantitative data and qualitative industry intelligence from various internal and external sources.  
• Engage in ongoing jurisdictional and environmental scanning of priority sectors to develop sector knowledge and maintain an understanding of industry developments and stakeholders needs.
• Identify significant economic shifts, emerging issues and identify those that may have an impact on Alberta's economy and priority sectors.
• Ensure Industry Relations team members are informed of activities in other divisions, ministries and other levels of government that may affect industry development programs and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure Industry Relations team members are informed and aware of industry development policies and best practices in other provincial jurisdictions.

If this position interests you, do not hesitate to apply!

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.

Competencies for this position include:

Agility: Exercises due diligence, good judgment while thinking critically and strategically when engaging stakeholder clients, strives for continuous improvement in industry intelligence acquisitions efforts.
 

Build Collaborative Environments: Position will play a key supporting role in developing an information driven knowledge-base approach focused on key industry sector opportunities while facing disruptions and a constantly changing operational environment.
 

Develop Networks: Build and maintain industry and organizational relationship networks to support collaborative approaches with key stakeholders in completing assigned tasks and outreach initiatives.
 

Drive for Results: The incumbent will be expected to proactively conduct research and environmental scanning to build awareness of industry trends and issues at the provincial, national and international level.
 

Develop Self and Others: Manages a team and provides effective guidance, support and professional development. Must provide timely and constructive feedback to ensure strong performance and leverage strengths when assigning roles.  

Qualifications

Education
 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Arts, Public Administration, Political Science or other related fields plus 4 years progressively related experience.
   
• Equivalencies may be considered as listed below:
   

1 year of experience for 1 year of education; or
1 year of education for 1 year of experience

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:
 

• 2-3 yrs related private or public sector experience in industry development, regional economic development, investment attraction and knowledge in supply chain and logistics. 
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, experience in writing reports and executive briefing materials is considered an asset. Position requires a high degree of tact, initiative, professionalism, discretion and judgment. 
• Ability to function well in a high performing team-based environment that demands a high level of interpersonal skills and collaborative relationship building. 
• Ability to complete tasks independently and within allocated timelines. 
• High degree of proficiency with MS Office applications and database management. 
• Knowledge of the Alberta economy, key industry sectors and key stakeholders. Knowledge of Alberta's competitive economic position in the Canadian, North American and global economies. 
• Experience in working with industrial economic issues is an asset. 
• Knowledge of government programs that support entrepreneurs, job creators, investment attraction and economic development in Alberta, along with knowledge and understanding of other related government ministries, agencies and crown corporations.

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

There is one permanent, full-time position, working for 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
 
As part of the screening process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a written assignment.

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 Government of Alberta has 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.