Business Policy Analyst - Red Deer, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 57757

Ministry:
Agriculture and Irrigation

Location:
Red Deer

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Ongoing

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
May 28, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 4 (024PSA)

Salary:
$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 to $ 94,068/year)

Role Responsibilities:

As a Business Policy Analyst, you will provide crucial policy advice to the Minister and Executive on matters affecting the competitiveness and success of agri-food businesses in Alberta.

This role demands a comprehensive understanding of the evolving labor situation, including awareness of provincial and federal programs and legislation.

You will be expected to maintain a broad network of contacts across industry and governments, analyze complex information, stay abreast of trends in labor policy, and develop effective policy options for the Ministry.

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and develop labor policy positions, recommendations, and strategies to enhance industry competitiveness and growth.
Develop policies to enhance the ability of Alberta agriculture and food businesses to attract and retain workers.
Ensure the agrifood sector is fairly represented in labor policy discussions at both provincial and federal levels.
Provide policy recommendations on the impact of international labor developments on Alberta's competitiveness.
Monitor, analyze, and provide written reports on the implications of demographic, immigration, and macroeconomic factors on Alberta's labor market.
Develop government policy positions and potential responses/strategies to labor market developments and economic reforms.
Analyze and report on the impact of provincial and federal labor policies on Alberta's agrifood industry.
Represent and safeguard Alberta's labor and business policy interests.
Coordinate and manage, in collaboration with industry and other governments, the resolution of immigration issues that impede Alberta's access to immigrants and foreign workers.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements of the Role:

University graduation (Economics or related) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience (policy and economics analysis or related); or equivalent

Assets:

Experience with computers and a variety of computer software packages.
Theoretical and analytical basis for understanding and interpreting complex business policies and macro economic issues.
Ability to discern sensitive policy issues at provincial and federal levels.
Ability to manage complex issues that cut across provincial and federal jurisdictions.
Experience coordinating and managing input from across the department, other Canadian governments, and industry organizations.
Experience managing complex issues with diverging views within industry.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviours 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking:Essential for understanding how different elements of the labor market and agri-food industry interact, impacting overall competitiveness and workforce stability.

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Creative Problem Solving:Key to developing innovative policies that help Alberta's agri-food businesses attract and retain workers in a changing global and economic environment.
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Agility:Allows the analyst to quickly adapt to changes in economic conditions, demographic trends, and legislation, ensuring policies remain effective and timely.
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Develop Networks:Critical for gathering diverse insights and facilitating effective representation in labor policy discussions through a broad network of industry and government contacts.
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Build Collaborative Environments:Important for coordinating and managing collaborative efforts among stakeholders, driving consensus, and addressing complex issues like immigration and workforce access.

Notes:

This position works 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Location: Red Deer Provincial Building
What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
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