Role Responsibilities (continued) Policy, program, and strategy related information is developed for regional and northern economic development and SME business development policy and program issues and challenges to support informed planning, decision-making and program development and evaluation.

Consult and coordinate with ministry staff, interdepartmental contacts, and external stakeholders where appropriate to develop policy options that support planning and development of regional and northern economic development policies, framework, strategy and program development initiatives (i.e., economic development across regions in Alberta, regional competitiveness and productivity, place-based approach, regional economic development programming, business growth).

Lead research, analysis, and evaluation of data and information pertaining to economic development, regional economic and business development issues from diverse sources including legislation and policy documents, statistical reports, and regional development plans and strategies.

Jurisdictional and environmental scanning, and research services are performed to inform and support the development and evaluation of regional economic policy, programs and initiatives that serve to increase Alberta's economic growth.





Analyze collaboration issues and developments to identify trends with the potential to impact ministry policies and programs summarizing findings for consideration of ministry decision-makers.

Manage projects from involving extensive detailed policy/program, cross-jurisdictional comparison and analysis, and economic analysis, and evaluation.

Provide expert advice and recommendations on a range of economic and business topics and issues including those related to existing business supports and projects within the scope of the division's priorities.

Collaborate with JETI staff to ensure coordination and integration of activities and promotes collaboration within the ministry and regional stakeholders.

Lead and participate in cross-ministry committees, teams, and working groups, providing regional economic development perspectives and expertise to ensure thoroughness and consistency in policy and program development.

The Director and Executive Director are supported in achieving the mandate and goals of the Unit/Branch.

Provide analysis for information requests, action requests, and briefings, and responds to requests for information and analysis originating from within government or from the public.

Develop briefing and other documents for Executive Team, Minister, Deputy Minister, or Cabinet Committees as an essential support for strategic decision-making on strategies, policies, and programs, and in response to news reports and release of major research studies.

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📌 Senior Policy Advisor (Alberta)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Alberta