To be eligible for this employment opportunity you must self-identify as a person with disability. This position is funded by the Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities (OEEPD), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and designated for registered clients of the Office.

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Workforce Development Secretariat, this Senior Policy, Planning and Research Analyst position provides critical advice and subject matter expertise to senior government officials.

Duties include:

Providing strategic policy, planning, research, and analytical support on workforce development and population growth initiatives, including cross-jurisdictional, statistical, trend, and labour market analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making.

Leading and supporting province-wide workforce development priorities by monitoring labour market trends, labour supply and demand issues, emerging workforce challenges, and the impact of technological change on workforce skills and participation.

Guiding the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of labour market policies, programs, and initiatives, including the preparation of briefing materials, reports, correspondence, and other government documents.

Collaborating with departments, stakeholders, industry partners, and labour market organizations through committees, working groups, conferences, and engagement activities to identify opportunities and advance workforce and population growth objectives.

Monitoring and providing advice regarding the Workforce Innovation Centre (WIC), supporting labour mobility and trade-related initiatives, and representing the department at provincial, territorial, and federal forums and meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria
1. Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences,



or a related field - equivalencies will be considered

2. Experience with policy and program development and evaluation

3. Experience with research and analysis

4. Experience preparing briefing notes, reports, correspondence, presentations, or other materials

5. Experience collaborating with stakeholders (government departments, industry, or external organizations)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of policy and program development and evaluation practices

Knowledge of research methodologies

Analytical and critical-thinking skills

Ability to effectively exchange information

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands

Professionalism

Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Offer

Recent and Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from local police

Conditions of Acceptance

Willing to accept day and overnight travel within the province (occasional)

Information for Applicants
For more information about this chance please contact, Kevin Pomroy, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, [email protected] , (709) 729-6404

Please note that this position is based in St. John’s, NL and requires in-office attendance.

For further information surrounding the recruitment process or eligibility, please contact the Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities at [email protected], Tel: (709) 729-5881, Toll Free: 1-(phone hidden). Video Relay Service calls welcomed.

With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace, the successful candidate of this job competition will need to discuss disability-related accommodations that are required.

During the job offer consultation, having the successful candidate discuss the accommodation process with the Department supervisor helps ensure that the necessary supports are in place from the start of employment.

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📌 Senior Policy Planning and Research Analyst (Employment Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities) (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador