Senior Economic Analyst

Job title:

Senior Economic Analyst

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Economic Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 65533
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 16, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: ​$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967- $94,068/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and TradeThe Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JET) enhances Alberta’s competitive advantage by creating the conditions that will help more Albertans prosper. This includes delivering policies and programs that grow and diversify the economy; attracting and developing a highly skilled workforce; and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces.Economic Strategy and Investment DivisionThe Economic Strategy and Investment Division is focused on ensuring strategies and related policies are developed with a broad economic lens and line of sight to economic growth and job creation. The division leverages stakeholder intelligence, robust economic principles and advanced data analytics to formulate effective strategies that support job creating investments in Alberta.The Data and Analytics Unit develops and maintains internal and external websites, information products, tools, and models to inform policy development and program delivery, identify opportunities in Alberta, and inform investment decision-making across the province.To learn more about the ministry please visit:Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director, Data and Analytics, the Senior Economic Analyst is responsible for leading the development of new and existing internal information products the unit produces and supports the development and operations of the unit’s external information products. The position also analyzes and communicates economic data and information more generally, to both internal and external stakeholders. These activities support economic development work across the Government of Alberta (GoA) as well as help industry stakeholders and businesses to understand and respond to changing market factors. This position is also responsible for:

• Providing analysis and input on the development of the unit’s external data applications, including the Investment Data Hub and Economic Dashboard, including recommending and compiling data and analysis.
• Providing recommendations on the integration of technology and artificial intelligence into the unit’s analysis and working with staff within the unit to implement within the unit’s data applications and other information products.
• Review analysis produced by junior staff to maintain data standards and ensure analysis is accurate, reliable, and meaningful to stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to management and branch executive on opportunities for new internal or external information products.
• Contribute to the development of responses to Action Requests and/or briefing materials for senior leadership including the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister and the Minister.
• Collaborate with other branches, divisions, ministries and governments in conducting research and providing economic analysis to ensure thoroughness and consistency in the development of assigned projects, programs and policies.

Please click this to view the job description.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
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• Systems Thinking – This position is required to use their expertise to determine how best to meet stakeholder needs for data in the short-, medium- and long-term through continual collaboration with other business areas.

• Creative Problem Solving – This position must look for new ways to solve problems and complex issues that arise. Must ask specific questions to relevant stakeholders and work to collect, analyze, and present data from a wide-range of sources into a variety of different information products, tailored to stakeholder needs. This position has significant latitude to make and/or suggest changes to the unit’s information products.

• Develop Networks – This position works closely with various internal and external stakeholders, both to receive as well as to share information. Understanding the data/information needs of stakeholders and where data can be found requires a wide-ranging network to be successful.

• Agility – This position must constantly adapt to changing market conditions and the impacts on economic development. Must learn to anticipate changes and their effects to adapt processes, information products and their behaviour accordingly.

• Drive for Results – This position must work to deliver economic data, interpretations and reports as needed in a timely manner. Must anticipate roadblocks and plan based on previous experience and judgment.

QualificationsUniversity graduation in Economics and Business or in 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.

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Experience in economic research and analysis projects involving large datasets.
• Theoretical knowledge of the principles and approaches of economics.
• Familiarity with economic development concepts and impacts.
• Experience communicating economic data to general audiences.

The following are considered assets for the position:

• Experience in modelling large economic datasets.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Refer to .NotesThis is a permanent position and the hours of work are Monday to Friday – 8:15am – 4:30pm for a total of 36.25 hours.Work location is in 11th Floor, Commerce Place, 10155 – 102 Street, Edmonton, T5J 4G8.A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, reference checks and provide a suitable security screening.Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education and experience. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.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 –
• Public Services 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
• 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

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Lavanya Jothinataraj at .

Expected salary

$71967 – 94068 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:05:14 GMT

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