Role Responsibilities

Calling all seasoned analysts with a passion for intergovernmental & policy collaboration! We are seeking to fill a dynamic position – Senior Intergovernmental Analyst – to spearhead our strategic initiatives. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of policy development and foster effective partnerships across jurisdictions.
 

Working in a collaborative, small team, the Senior Intergovernmental Analyst will support the mandate of the PSS branch to deliver on a wide variety of special projects. This requires significant amounts of adaptability, sound understanding of Alberta’s strategic policy priorities, and the ability to gain expertise in various topics, often under very tight timelines.
 

The Senior Intergovernmental Analyst will lead analysis and provide advice on matters related to major federal transfers, including the Canada Health Transfer and Equalization, interprovincial fiscal comparisons, and developments of strategic importance to Alberta. In this role, you will provide professional analysis and advice on a wide range of fiscal and economic policy matters, often working collaboratively with other areas within the Division and across the Government of Alberta. The role reports to the Director, Intergovernmental Relations.
 

Examples of the role’s key responsibilities include:
 

• Fiscal and economic policy analysis on a wide range of issues, including fiscal projections and risks to various program areas.
• Support the development of Alberta’s negotiation strategy on federal-provincial issues, including research, analysis, and advice, and participating on federal-provincial and interprovincial committees on federal-provincial fiscal arrangements.
• Monitor and analyze fiscal developments of the federal government and other provinces and advise on the implication of federal policies. Prepare jurisdictional fiscal comparisons including, but not limited to, comparative analysis of spending, debt, and deficits.
• Support the development of budget chapters and fiscal updates by carrying out analysis, preparing briefing materials, and drafting sections and chapters of the budget documents. This work also includes forecasting major federal transfers revenues from the CHT and CST.
• Support the branch in other areas, providing policy analysis and advice on other fiscal issues and special projects as needed, including participating in cross-ministry initiatives on a variety of subject areas.
   

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:
 

• Agility
• Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Asks questions to understand broader goals and objectives. Works with others to align activities.

• Drive for Results
• Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Analyzes past experiences and adapts strategies to ensure future success.

• Develop Self and Others
• Takes initiative to stay current on a broad range of topics with new approaches and/or technologies that may impact his or her area. Takes courses, continuously reads and learns through experience and others.

• Build Collaborative Environments
• Demonstrates that he or she genuinely values and respects others’ input and expertise and is willing to learn from others.
• Understands, considers and respects the impact that differences may have before taking action; recognizes that own interpretation may not be correct.

• Develop Networks
• Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity, respect for others, and taking an interest in their work-related issues and activities.
• Actively supports the interests of colleagues, clients and stakeholders by making choices and setting priorities that incorporate their needs.

• Systems Thinking
• The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS.

• Creative Problem Solving
• Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

University graduation in the social sciences, including training in economics, statistics and research methods or related field. A master’s degree in economics is preferred.
 

Minimum 4 years progressively responsible related experience preferably in economic analysis or policy development; 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.
   

The following will be considered an asset.
 

• Strong technical skills to develop and adapt policy, scenario and forecasting models to Alberta's policy environment as well as advanced understanding of the interactions of economic, policy and fiscal variables/outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. The incumbent must be able to communicate highly technical issues in simple (non-technical), clear language.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate working with others and help lead groups, projects and initiatives.
• Good judgment that weighs the analytical evidence before making recommendations and assesses the sensitivity of information requests.
   

Please submit a cover letter outlining your related experience to help us better understand how well your qualifications relate to this role.
 

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

Location: Queen Elizabeth II, Edmonton AB
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week
This is a permanent full-time position.
 

Candidates selected for interview may be asked to complete a written exercise as part of the assessment process.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• (Optional: 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.)

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 have 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.