Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 65167
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 20th, 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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade is responsible for delivering programs and policies to support a diverse workforce, promote safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attract skilled workers. We lead the efforts to grow Alberta’s economy and are responsible for coordinating Alberta’s Recovery Plan by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and job creators, attracting investment, growing trade, strengthening Alberta’s key sectors and ensuring Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment.
Economic Strategy and Investment Division
The Economic Strategy 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.
Economic Policy and Investment Competitiveness Branch
The Economic Policy and Investment Competitiveness Branch supports industry growth by developing economic policy, identifying industrial opportunities and working with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that further broad-based industry competitiveness and diversification.
Industry Competitiveness and Policy Unit
The Industry Competitiveness and Policy Unit contributes to the development of a competitive economic environment to support industry growth and diversification. This includes developing policies, strategies, and initiatives focused on supporting and growing Alberta's primary, enabling, and nascent industries in order to create jobs, attract investment, and diversify the economy.
To learn more about the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and Trade, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-and-trade.aspx.
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:
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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:
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:
Requirements:
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.
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.
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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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Lavanya Jothinataraj at Lavanya.jothinataraj@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.