Senior Business Economist

Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education
Edmonton - Canada
S: Salary: $3,949.10 to $5,014.78

Senior Business Economist
Senior Manager 2

Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education, Edmonton. Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education is focused on developing Alberta's economic and social prosperity, by helping Albertans maximize their potential, explore new ways to innovate, grow and diversify Alberta, and strengthen our province's capacity to compete in the global marketplace. For more information on the work of our ministry please visit: Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education

There is a real art in linking business, economics and problem solving with systems thinking to be able to see, and build, our provinces future prosperity.

Working within the Policy and Planning Branch, this position will assess and recommend actions that the Government of Alberta (GoA) can take to improve the ability to commercialize technology and grow our enterprises to be competitive, while stimulating investment opportunities and growth. In this role, the incumbent will link with other provincial, municipal and local communities and agencies to develop research, innovation, commercialization and economic diversification opportunities.

This position will also lead multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders to inform the GoA on conditions and trends that affect the industry and Alberta's economic opportunities for growth and enterprise economic diversification. The successful candidate will use their knowledge of economics, enterprise level analysis and firm level decision making to drive research, innovation and commercialization for a broad range of diversifying industries.

As the successful candidate, you will provide expertise and advice in the areas of statistics, economics, business finance, evaluation and/or econometrics in order to enhance Alberta's economic diversification. You will also provide business intelligence and reports to show the big picture and increase the understanding of the dynamics in Alberta's technology and industry development.

"The art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate but at the longer effects of any act or policy; it consists in tracing the consequences of that policy not merely for one group but for all groups." ~ Henry Hazlitt

Our successful candidate would be someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

Systems Thinking: you will demonstrate your systems thinking abilities by seeing the broad impact of your decisions. You will possess the capacity to assess impacts on enterprises, fiscal policy, technology and the economic, environmental and social prosperity.

Build Collaborative Environments: you will lead, mentor and coach project teams and collaborate with division staff, as well as with cross-division and cross-department teams. In doing this you will demonstrate your team building and interpersonal skills.

Drive for Results: the projects you are involved with are diverse, sensitive and complex. The options and solutions you provide need to align with the GoA priorities and the department's Business Plan, while also reflecting the needs of various stakeholder groups. Your ability to plan for results and focus on outcomes will enable you to achieve your desired results.

Can you see yourself in this position?

Salary: $3,949.10 to $5,014.78 bi-weekly. Closing Date: June 3, 2015. Job ID #1029001.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in a related field (business, economics, or econometrics) with four years progressively responsible experience is required. Experience with business analysis, research methodology, and applied policy/program analysis is also required. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with one or more of the following: business/economics, analysis, economic modelling methods and/or innovation and commercialization dynamics. Equivalencies will be considered.

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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

http://www.chr.alberta.ca/Practitioners/?file=learning/competencies/apsmodel/competencies&cf=9#view

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government at the same or lower classification.

Online applications are preferred. 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.

Note: As only one file can be uploaded, please ensure your cover letter; resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file. Please ensure that this document is saved using the naming convention of your last then first name (Smith,Joe_Resume). Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition.

If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: iae.humanresources@gov.ab.ca or to Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education, Human Resources, 500, Phipps-McKinnon, 10020-101A Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2. Fax: 780/427-3316.

Please see attached position profile for a detailed list of responsibilities: https://www.jobs.alberta.ca/pprofile/pp1029001.htm

We thank all candidates for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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