Economist, Economic Impacts at Government of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 25

Salary

71967.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Finance, Economics

Industry

Financial Services

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 71935
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 16, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 (PS4) Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)
Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – Responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, as well as the administration of tax and revenue programs.
The Economics and Fiscal Policy Division plays an integral role in the development of Alberta’s fiscal strategy. This position is in the Economics and Revenue Forecasting branch.

The Economic and Revenue Forecasting branch is primarily responsible for analysis and advice to the Government of Alberta (GoA) on fiscal and economic issues. This includes:

  • Forecasting the economy, population, tax revenues, non-renewable resource revenues and federal transfers for the Budget and quarterly fiscal updates, including scenario analysis.
  • Preparing budget and quarterly update material.
  • Supporting the development and evaluation of economic policy and project proposals for the GoA.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate degree in Economics, Finance, Business or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience. A Master’s degree in Economics is preferred.

Responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Take the lead in shaping Alberta’s economic future by turning data into insights that drive Treasury Board and Cabinet decisions. As our Economist, you’ll harness advanced models and research technicques to analyze impacts of policies and projects affecting the province’s prosperity.
Reporting to the Manager of Economic Impacts, you will conduct economic impact analyses of major economic policies and projects. You will employ the computable general equilibrium and Input-Output models, and economic multipliers, pinpoint how major developments and policy changes affect economic growth and tax revenue, and translate complex results into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
In this role, you will oversee the maintenance of existing models and conduct development and enhancement of new models, anticipate emerging public-policy issues, and quickly deliver targeted analysis to support your colleagues across the Economics and Fiscal Policy division. Your briefings will inform the Premier, the Minister of Finance, and Treasury Board committees, while your tact and judgment will guide cross-government working groups. You will thrive in a self-directed environment, influencing policy at a senior level and mentoring others through your expertise.
This position places you at the heart of provincial decision-making. You’ll work alongside senior officials, gain visibility across ministries, and drive economic insights that directly influence the well-being of Albertans. With access to a range of modelling tools and a collaborative team environment, you’ll enhance your technical prowess and analytical skills while contributing to high-stakes, impactful government initiatives.
Success hinges on blending rigorous quantitative and qualitative expertise with clear communication and strategic vision. You’ll anticipate policy questions, lead complex modelling projects end to end, and present your findings whether in technical reports or high-level briefings with confidence and clarity. Your ability to foster strong and respectful relationships, and apply systems thinking to interconnected policy challenges will set you apart.
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The Economic and Revenue Forecasting branch is primarily responsible for analysis and advice to the Government of Alberta (GoA) on fiscal and economic issues. This includes:

  • Forecasting the economy, population, tax revenues, non-renewable resource revenues and federal transfers for the Budget and quarterly fiscal updates, including scenario analysis.
  • Preparing budget and quarterly update material.
  • Supporting the development and evaluation of economic policy and project proposals for the GoA

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

  • Drive for results: You will look for ways to exceed performance expectations by identifying potential efficiencies, different ways of working, or opportunities to contribute to the work of others.
  • Creative Problem Solving: The incumbent is expected to initiate and complete complex assignments based on a general description of objectives. In order to do this, the incumbent is expected to identify analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems, as well as encourage participation and input from economists in the group.
  • Agility: The ideal candidate will possess the ability to balance a number of complex, concurrent projects while producing a high quality work under tight deadlines. You will adapt quickly to changing priorities, identify options and implement realistic contingency plans.
  • Build collaborative environments: The ideal candidate will engage others to think broadly about impacts of projects, and bring different perspectives together. You will ensure communication is ongoing by setting up processes or structures that facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Systems thinking: The successful candidate displays the ability to consider and assess policy linkages, and the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach. You will consider emerging trends when contributing ideas to the development of priorities, strategies and approaches
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