Job Title: Policy Analyst Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Full or Part-Time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 1 year Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Leading efforts to grow Alberta's economy by supporting Alberta's entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain workers, and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces by: Jobs: helping attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta's employment standards and laws governing the health and safety of Alberta's workplaces Economy: supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation Immigration: attracting international talent to address labour market gaps, providing credential recognition services and enhancing access to settlement services to support full participation in Alberta's economy and society. The division leverages stakeholder intelligence, economic analysis and data to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that support job-creating investment in Alberta.

The Industry

Competitiveness and Policy Unit develops policies, strategies and initiatives that support the growth of Alberta's established and emerging industries. Its work helps strengthen Alberta's competitiveness, attract investment, create jobs and diversify the provincial economy. Are you interested in developing policies that strengthen Alberta's competitiveness, attract investment and support economic diversification?

Join a collaborative team where your research, analytical and relationship-building skills will help shape strategies and initiatives that advance Alberta's industrial economy. Reporting to the Manager, Industry Policy,



the Policy Analyst supports complex policy projects and provides evidence-based advice on industry competitiveness, economic development, investment attraction and supply-chain resiliency. Analyze complex information and assess policy and program options within Alberta's economic, legislative and regulatory context.

Develop research reports, position papers, briefing materials, presentations and recommendations for senior decision-makers. Support policy and program development related to industry competitiveness, economic diversification and investment attraction. Contribute to initiatives that support Alberta's competitiveness and encourage private-sector investment in key industries.

Support

Cabinet materials, requests for information, special projects and cross-ministry initiatives. Help develop and monitor performance measures for industry-related initiatives and projects.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

Systems

Thinking - Sees the broader organizational picture and understands how programs, policies, performance measures, and risk management activities contribute to ministry and government priorities. Anticipates impacts, identifies interdependencies, and integrates diverse information when developing performance frameworks, logic models, and strategic recommendations.

Creative Problem

Solving - Applies critical thinking, analysis, and sound judgment to address complex business and program challenges. Uses data, evidence,



and stakeholder perspectives to identify trends, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions that improve program effectiveness, accountability, and service delivery. Remains versatile in a dynamic environment and demonstrates resilience when responding to shifting government priorities, stakeholder expectations, and organizational needs.

A University graduation in a related field;

Experience supporting strategic planning, policy development or program development.

Experience conducting policy, jurisdictional, market or economic research and analysis.

Experience preparing options analyses, reports, briefing materials and presentations.

Experience coordinating projects and managing competing priorities within tight timelines.

Experience collaborating with diverse teams and building effective stakeholder relationships. Knowledge of policy and program development frameworks.

Assets

Experience with policy or program assessment.

Experience planning or supporting stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies affecting Alberta's industrial economy. Knowledge of public or non-profit programs supporting economic, industry or business development.

Experience developing or monitoring program and project performance measures. One temporary full-time position for one year, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working out of Edmonton. 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.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

📌 Policy Analyst - (Remote ) (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton