Job Policy Analyst in Edmonton

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 42300

Ministry: Jobs, Economy, and Northern Development

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 5, 2023

Classification: Program Services 2 (022PSA)

About Us

Role

The Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Capital Policy Unit leads the assessment and development of policy improvements to the Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC), and advances specific policy initiatives to support entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Alberta. The unit is also responsible for the development and presentation of models, strategies, and policies that aim to strengthen the capital investment and strong business support ecosystem in the province.

Working closely with team members, including the Managers and Directors in the branch, the Research and Policy Analyst supports projects and prepares strategic internal and external communications. The Research and Policy Analyst's technical, analytical and communication skills are essential to both the unit and the branch achieving their business plan goals in fostering solutions to address key access to capital barriers that enterprises and entrepreneurs face, and promoting economic growth in Alberta.

The Research and Policy Analyst will be required to lead and support various research projects with competing priorities. The Research and Policy Analyst is responsible for:

• Performing jurisdictional, market, economic, and statistical research and analysis.
• Providing strategic and policy advice related to reducing barriers for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• Improving retention and strengthen the business support and investment-financing ecosystem in the province.
• Coordinating engagement with technical contacts within the department, across ministries, and with key stakeholders for the purpose of developing policy responses on relevant issues.
• Providing policy advice to program areas within the department responsible for supporting entrepreneurs, enterprises, access to capital and investment attraction and business support activities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

A degree in a related field (e.g. Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Sciences or a relevant field) or equivalent as described below.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role 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.

Assets:

• Strong research planning and execution skills.
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills. Ability to apply research methods and analysis tools to economic development data and information.
• Project management and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple requests, competing priorities and to meet tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Possess demonstrated strong abilities to develop and prepare clear options analysis and briefings. Experience writing reports and/or executive briefing notes is considered an asset.
• Ability to function well in a team-based environment that demands a high level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Knowledge of government programs that support small and medium enterprises with access to capital and investment activities in Alberta and knowledge of government departments, agencies, and other resources.
• Ability to foster positive stakeholder relations with internal and external clients; able to request and evaluate information, collaborate with staff in the department and partner ministries, and problem solve when information is not supplied.

APS Competencies

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:

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

Essential competencies for this role are:

• Systems Thinking: The Research and Policy Analyst is expected to understand the broader JEND and GOA corporate lens and understand policy development and decision-making process.
• Creative Problem Solving: The Research and Policy Analyst is required to work with teams and diverse stakeholders to coordinate policy and priority initiatives, and various meeting materials. The position is expected to solve issues as they come up and not be afraid to suggest new ways of doing things.
• Develop Self and Others: The Research and Policy Analyst actively seeks out opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge.
• Drive for Results: The Research and Policy Analyst is expected to demonstrate excellence in assigned work and deliver high quality deliverables, which involve senior leadership.
• Agility: This position often works in the grey, and situations and obstacles encountered are often nebulous without a clear path to resolution. Direction can often change quickly, so need to adeptly adapt and respond.

Salary

$2,310.48- $3,030.81 biweekly ($60,303.53 - $79,104.14/ year)

Notes

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Alberta Public Service is a great place to work!
What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• 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 agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

How To Apply

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at alba.ngjelo@gov.ab.ca.

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