Senior Industry Development Officer

Role Responsibilities

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

This position supports the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Construction 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 Senior 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 Senior 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, Trade and Immigration, 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.
  
  

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

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

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

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

Qualifications

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:
 
Required:

• Research, analysis and critical thinking skills to assess economic and industry issues.
• Strong writing skills to prepare briefings, action requests, reports and recommendations.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.
• Ability to conduct environmental scans and identify emerging trends and risks.
• Sound judgment, political acuity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Alberta's economy, priority sectors, and supply chain, logistics and construction issues.
• Experience in industry development, economic policy, strategic planning or stakeholder relations.
• Experience preparing executive briefings, ministerial correspondence or strategic reports for Senior Management.
• Experience working with industry associations, businesses and government partners.
• Understanding of economic indicators, labour market trends and investment issues.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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.

Kindly include a cover letter with your application explaining your suitability for the role.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• 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.