Senior Policy Advisor

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Job Title:

Senior Policy Advisor
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location:

Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
October 23, 2006
Classification:
Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.2 to $ 4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $ 107,710 /year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration leads the efforts to grow Alberta's economy by delivering strategic programs and services to support Alberta's entrepreneurs and job creators, attract investment, grow trade, strengthen Alberta's tourism industry and ensure Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment. The Trade division focuses on designing and implementing Alberta's international strategy as well as supporting the international offices.

Do you have experience conducting policy analysis and providing recommendations to senior leadership or executive decision-makers
?

As part of the Policy and Program Delivery Branch, the Policy and Strategy Unit leads the assessment, development and implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives relating to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs in Alberta, regional economic development, strengthening Alberta's business support and economic development ecosystem to support increased regional competitiveness and productivity. The unit provides and contributes strategic foresight, evaluation, and assessment of economic sector trends and identification of barriers.

The unit also develops and presents models, strategies, and policies on the ecosystem in Alberta (and in other jurisdictions). As part of this work, the unit carries out distinct and sometimes high-profile policy projects, such as strategies and frameworks, and provides policy support for program outcomes evaluations, impact analysis and program policy design. This unit also participates on related cross-ministry policy initiatives.

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, this position provides research and policy analysis to inform decision-making by senior leadership and affected stakeholders on strategy, program and policy, and options related to strategic economic development and regional economic issues, programs and opportunities. This work is critical to inform Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) on economic development and regional economic development issues, collaboration best practices, related risk factors, economic development opportunities, and ultimately informs strategic decision-making and program/policy/strategy development.

• Lead and contribute to complex policy, strategic planning, and research initiatives while effectively managing competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Provide strategic advice and influence policy and program development through engagement with cross-government partners, elected officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive jurisdictional, market, economic, regional, and statistical research and analysis to provide strategic policy and program advice that supports economic growth, business investment, and job creation across Alberta.
• Work collaboratively with Managers, Directors, and cross-functional teams, this position contributes to departmental priorities by facilitating the effective exchange of information, strategic advice, and recommendations on a broad range of economic and business development policy issues.
• Leverage advanced problem-solving, systems-thinking, decision-making, relationship-building, and communication skills to address complex policy issues and influence strategic outcomes.
• Represent the department on cross-ministry and interdepartmental committees, fostering collaboration, influencing policy discussions, and advancing strategic priorities.
• Apply a deep understanding of current and emerging economic and public policy issues to develop innovative, strategic solutions that balance competing interests and support complex decision-making.
• Drive innovative policy and program solutions that support regional economic development, inform economic strategy, and contribute to the achievement of departmental and government priorities.
• Policy, program, and…