Economist

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 16153

Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 20, 2021

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4

About Us

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, within the Economics and Fiscal Policy Division. The team is responsible for monitoring economic developments, preparing the official government economic forecast, and analyzing issues influencing Alberta’s economy.For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at

Role

Economists, are you looking for a challenge of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with multiple daily deliverables? Do you have a self-starter attitude, possess strong self-organizational and time management skills? Are you a details- and results-oriented professional? Come join our supportive team of professionals and work in the heart of Alberta’s economic forecasting!

We have an exciting opportunity where you can apply your passion for research and strong analytical skills while gaining excellent experience in the field of Economics. In this role you will be analyzing economic trends, forecasting and publishing the results of your research related to the provincial economy.

Under the direction of the Manager, Macroeconomic Forecasting, professionally trained economists are responsible for the provision of analyses, forecasts and policy advice on economic matters of concern to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance and the Government of Alberta.

The work performed by the unit is mainly concerned with preparing the economic forecast for the Government of Alberta, which is used by all ministries in the development of their annual budget. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on key developments in the Alberta and global economy, conducting economic research, preparing publications and providing assistance in running a complex macroeconomic forecasting model for Alberta as well as complimentary satellite models.

Your success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to exhibit a high degree of initiative, responsiveness, professionalism, judgment and collaboration. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills will be key in framing and communicating your analysis and policy advice. Your ability to adapt to change, as well as set priorities, will allow you to manage a complex workload and deliver timely results.

Qualifications

A University degree in Economics or in a related field (eg. Business, Statistics, Mathematics) plus a minimum of 4 years of related experience as an Economist or an Analyst.

A cover letter that demonstrates how your education and work experience makes you the ideal candidate for the job. (Your resume will be reviewed for the preferences and assets listed above).

Equivalencies include: directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans, and the foundation for our talent management programs, including hiring decisions. 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. The links below will assist you with understanding competencies:

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

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
  

Salary

$2,803.40 to $3,674.86 bi-weekly ($73,168 - $95,913/year)

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at Cindy.V.Zaiffdeen@gov.ab.ca.

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