Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Industry Policy, the Policy Analyst supports the development of strategies and policy projects, with a focus on Department priorities and mandate items to ensure Alberta remains a highly competitive destination for job-attracting investment.

The primary responsibilities of the Policy Analyst include:

• Identify key trends, drivers, best practices, and opportunities related to industry growth and competitiveness in Alberta.
• Help inform the development of recommendations to inform Department decision-making.
• Contribute to policy development and program design, to help advance mandate items on ensuring Alberta remains a competitive destination.
• Liaise with other branches, divisions, ministries, and key stakeholders to support policy development / analysis.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on a range of economic topics and issues including those related to industrial and logistics development supports and projects within the scope of the division's priorities.
• Work closely with team members including the Managers and Directors in the branch, JETI colleagues, and contacts in key ministries.
• Prepare internal and external reports, briefings, and communications.

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.

Required Competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to independently execute research projects that may be multi-faceted and may not have precedents. The incumbent should resolve issues that arise or recommend a proposed path for resolution.
• Drive for Results: Proactively 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: Be part of a complex environment  requiring the development of new networks and collaborative approaches to plan and complete research and analysis activities.
• Agility: Responds constructively to shifting priorities and changing direction, maintaining focus on outcomes while adjusting approach as needed.

Qualifications

University graduation in political science, public administration, economics, social sciences, or in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; 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 position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
•    Excellent ability to conduct research and collect data and information using a variety of resources to undertake effective policy analysis. 
•    Strong ability to generate analysis using quantitative and qualitative data and apply results to program policy.
•    Ability to think conceptually and critically to generate well-analyzed and realistic policy options and recommendations on complex issues.
•    Knowledge of policy and program development frameworks, strategic planning, and experience in policy and program assessment.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a variety of audiences.
•    Experience preparing and providing options analysis, reports, briefings, and presentations.
•    Ability to collaborate with diverse teams in developing sector strategies, analyses, or policy and program development.
•    Good understanding of economic concepts..
•    Experience in strong relationship building and some stakeholder engagement. 

Assets:
•    Knowledge of public/non-profit programs related to economic, industry, and business development.
•    Understanding of key issues that face Alberta's industries and supply chains, and factors that drive economic development and industry competitiveness in Alberta.
•    Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies at the federal, provincial, and municipal level that impact the industrial economy. 
•    Project management knowledge and experience.

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

We are currently hiring for two full-time positions: one permanent and one temporary, with the temporary position available until June 2027. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (36.25 hours/week).

Work location is in Edmonton.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written assignment as part of the selection process.

Final candidates will be required 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.