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Job Title: Research and Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 88437
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 5, 2026
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,562.61 - $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 - $87,736/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.

The Policy and Strategy Unit develops and advances policies, strategies, and initiatives that support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, and regional economic development. The team provides strategic analysis, policy advice, program evaluation, and leads high-impact projects while collaborating across government to strengthen Alberta’s economic competitiveness and growth.

Role Responsibilities

Help shape the policies that support Alberta's economic future.

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, the Research and Policy Analyst conduct research,



analysis, and project coordination to support strategic decision-making, policy development, and economic growth across Alberta. The role provides evidence-based policy advice, identifies opportunities to strengthen regional economies, and collaborates with stakeholders to address emerging economic and public policy issues.

Develop policy, program, and strategy recommendations to support regional economic growth and small business development.

- Conduct research, analysis, and environmental scans to identify emerging economic development trends, issues, and opportunities.
- Develop briefing materials, reports, policy options, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of economic development policies, programs, strategies, and initiatives.
- Monitor government priorities, programs, and stakeholder activities to provide timely policy advice and insights.
- Collaborate with partners across government to advance regional economic development and business growth initiatives.

Conduct jurisdictional and environmental scans to support policy and program development.

- Conduct research, jurisdictional scans, and policy analysis to identify emerging economic trends, opportunities, and best practices.
- Develop policy options, recommendations,



and strategic advice to support economic development initiatives and Alberta's growth priorities.

Provide strategic advice and recommendations on economic development priorities and initiatives.

- Collaborate with stakeholders across government to support policy, program, and economic development initiatives.
- Contribute to cross-ministry projects, partnerships, and performance measurement activities.

Support branch leadership in achieving strategic priorities and business objectives.

- Prepare briefings, reports, and analysis to support strategic decision-making and policy development.
- Provide research, recommendations, and project support on economic development initiatives and business planning.

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.

- Drive for Results: Projects need to be completed within a timely manner and proactively conduct research and environmental scanning to build awareness of industry trends and issues at the provincial, national and international level.
- Creative Problem Solving: Conduct research projects that support economic policy priorities which are multi-faceted and may not have precedents, and ability to problem solve/seek guidance when information is not supplied.
- Develop Networks: Assist with developing collaborative networks and relationships to effectively carry out research activities that shape policy and program development.
- Agility:Di

📌 Research and Policy Analyst (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton