Research and Policy Analyst
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$64,936 - CA$85,180 per year
About the role
- As part of the Regional and Northern Economic Development Branch, the Regional Economic Development Policy Unit is responsible for developing policies, strategies, and initiatives focused on supporting and growing Alberta's economic regions.
- This position provides research and policy analysis to inform decision-making by senior leadership and affected stakeholders on policy options related to strategic economic issues and opportunities.
- Support and influence policy development with a wide audience including GoA departments, elected officials, industry, and stakeholders.
- Lead and support various research projects with competing priorities.
- Perform jurisdictional, market, economic, and statistical research and analysis; provide strategic and policy advice related to strategic economic development.
- Contribute to Department processes and ensure an effective flow and exchange of information and advice among affected stakeholders on a cross section of economic development policy issues.
- Represent the department in interdepartmental work teams and cross ministry teams.
Requirements
- University degree in related areas such as Business, Economics, Public Policy, or Social Sciences; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
- 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.
- Strong research, planning and execution skills.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
- Ability to apply research methods and analysis tools to identify issues, gaps and opportunities to address the issues.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requests/competing priorities and meet tight timelines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience writing reports and/or briefing notes is considered an asset.
- Ability to function well in a team-based environment that demands a high level of interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
researchpolicy analysisquantitative analysisqualitative analysisstrategic advicestatistical researchmarket researchpolicy developmentexecution skillsresearch methods
Soft skills
time managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsplanning skillsteamworkability to manage competing prioritiesability to meet tight timelinesstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationability to influence