JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 67443
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 06, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation in Public Policy, Business, Economic Development, Economics or a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Requirements:

• Direct experience in policy review, analysis and development, strategic planning and issue evaluation. Sound knowledge in project planning and management.
• Experience with developing briefing packages, conducting research, preparing reports, conducting and presenting analysis, options and recommendations and preparing materials for decision.
• Experience presenting complex issues through a variety of written and verbal communication forms (for example: developing options analysis, reports and/or executive briefing notes; presentations to diverse audiences and/or leadership).
• Well-developed organizational, prioritization and time management skills and ability to meet tight timelines.
• Understanding of the strategic directions and priorities, as well as the processes, of the department, government, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience managing people and leading efforts among diverse teams in developing strategies, analyses or policy and program development.

The following knowledge, skills and experiences are considered as assets:

• Knowledge of economic development concepts, processes, and practices, and of public and not-profit sector programs applicable to economic development and how they apply and can benefit Alberta.
• Capacity to provide original analysis and creative thought in the development of strategic options and policy recommendations.
• Working knowledge and understanding of how policy frameworks are used to support the economic development and diversification of Alberta’s economy.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and facilitation skills, including the ability to establish and maintain senior level relationships and experience in working with diverse stakeholders.

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

Reporting to the Director of Regional Economic Development Policy, the Manager, Policy and Programs will work closely with team members, including other Managers and Directors in the branch, to inform senior leadership on regional economic development issues, collaboration best practices, related risk factors, economic development opportunities, and ultimately informs strategic decision-making and policy/program development. The successful incumbent requires extensive problem solving, systems thinking, decision-making, relationship development and business communication skills and may represent the department in interdepartmental work teams and cross-ministry teams

In your role as Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing project management leadership and oversight on the develop of policies, strategies, and initiatives focused on supporting and growing Alberta’s economic regions.
• Providing guidance, leadership and strategic direction to a team of professional staff, delivering evidence-based policy research, analysis, recommendations, and documents to support and inform economic development policy, strategy and program development.
• Leading and supporting various policy projects and may lead strategic relations to develop, advance and communicate economic development policies.
• Participating in cross-ministry committees, teams and working groups, providing regional economic development perspectives and expertise to ensure thoroughness and consistency in policy and program development.
• Providing senior-level policy advice and recommendations to executive leadership focused on key policy initiatives that support regional economic development and inform economic strategy and program development.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring others to achieve business plan goals.

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