Senior Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Economic competitiveness, the Senior Policy Advisor will work closely with the Analysts, Manager and Director in the branch and play a lead role in research and analysis, as well as the preparation of internal & external reports, briefings, and communications.

The Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for:

• Developing and communicating high-quality research and analysis on competitiveness issues and opportunities related to productivity, logistics and other prioritized sectors, regulatory reform, and industry growth
• Supporting other ministries to remove barriers to the growth and development of Alberta's airports, with special attention to regional airports, that can help Albertans connect to major international airports and increase our province's economic competitiveness
• Working with the Ministers of Treasury Board and Finance as well as Forestry and Parks, developing programs similar to the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit to incentivize investment in forestry and other manufacturing sectors
• Providing impartial, well-reasoned, well-supported, and impactful advice on competitiveness issues and opportunities in the industrial economy, to help ensure Alberta remains a highly competitive destination for job- creating investment 
• Creating collaborative networks within the Department and across the Government

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:

• Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems, allows others to think creatively and voice ideas, brings the right people together to solve issues, and identifies new solutions for the organization.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress, facilitates communication and collaboration, anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset, credits others and gets talent recognized, and promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks: identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same, proactively explains impact of changes, anticipates and mitigates emotions of others, anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals, makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.
• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges, removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes, upholds principles and confronts problems directly, considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.
   

Qualifications

University graduation in Business, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Economic Development, or a related field plus 4 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

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of strategy, policy or economic development processes and practices.
• Strong understanding of the Alberta’s economy and key issues faced by Alberta's industries and their competitiveness.
• Experience playing a significant role in the policy life cycle, including issue identification, policy analysis and policy design. 
• Experience completing economic studies, with a wide understanding of economic concepts and methods for economic analysis and modelling.
• Well-developed research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to interpret key economic and industry information (quantitative and qualitative)
• Knowledge of provincial, municipal, and federal legislation, policies, and public/non-profit programs/supports related to economic, industry and business development. 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Experience writing reports and/or executive briefing notes on complex issues. 
• Project management and time management skills. 

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 competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.

Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It's important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs. 

Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Final candidates may require to undergo a security screening.
  
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

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 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