Senior Intergovernmental Analyst (70353)
Senior Intergovernmental Analyst (70353)
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Job Title:Senior Intergovernmental Analyst
Job Requisition ID:70353
Ministry:Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:May 7 2025
Classification:Program Services 4 (Market Adjustment)
Salary:$2757.39 to $3604.17 biweekly ($71967 to $94068 annually)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: Board and Finance Edmonton Economics and Fiscal Policy
The Economics and Fiscal Policy Division plays an integral role in the development of Albertas economic and fiscal strategies and is responsible for the development interpretation and analysis of economic fiscal and statistical data to support policy development and decisionmaking. The two positions will work in the Policy and Strategic Supports (PSS) branch.
The PSS branch provides policy advice and analysis on a broad range of fiscal issues often leading and participating in highprofile crossministry special projects. The team monitors and analyzes fiscal developments and trends across Canadian jurisdictions including relevant policy developments with significant longerterm fiscal implications for the province. The PSS branch is also responsible for providing expert analysis and advice on federalprovincial and interprovincial fiscal issues and negotiations.
For further information about Treasury Board and Finance see our website at .
Role Responsibilities
Calling all seasoned analysts with a passion for intergovernmental & policy collaboration! We are seeking to fill a dynamic position Senior Intergovernmental Analyst to spearhead our strategic initiatives. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of policy development and foster effective partnerships across jurisdictions.
Working in a collaborative small team the Senior Intergovernmental Analyst will support the mandate of the PSS branch to deliver on a wide variety of special projects. This requires significant amounts of adaptability sound understanding of Albertas strategic policy priorities and the ability to gain expertise in various topics often under very tight timelines.
The Senior Intergovernmental Analyst will lead analysis and provide advice on matters related to major federal transfers including the Canada Health Transfer and Equalization interprovincial fiscal comparisons and developments of strategic importance to Alberta. In this role you will provide professional analysis and advice on a wide range of fiscal and economic policy matters often working collaboratively with other areas within the Division and across the Government of Alberta. The role reports to the Director Intergovernmental Relations.
Examples of the roles key responsibilities include:
- Fiscal and economic policy analysis on a wide range of issues including fiscal projections and risks to various program areas.
- Support the development of Albertas negotiation strategy on federalprovincial issues including research analysis and advice and participating on federalprovincial and interprovincial committees on federalprovincial fiscal arrangements.
- Monitor and analyze fiscal developments of the federal government and other provinces and advise on the implication of federal policies. Prepare jurisdictional fiscal comparisons including but not limited to comparative analysis of spending debt and deficits.
- Support the development of budget chapters and fiscal updates by carrying out analysis preparing briefing materials and drafting sections and chapters of the budget documents. This work also includes forecasting major federal transfers revenues from the CHT and CST.
- Support the branch in other areas providing policy analysis and advice on other fiscal issues and special projects as needed including participating in crossministry initiatives on a variety of subject areas.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: 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.
- Asks questions to understand broader goals and objectives. Works with others to align activities.
- Drive for Results
- Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
- Analyzes past experiences and adapts strategies to ensure future success.
- Develop Self and Others
- Takes initiative to stay current on a broad range of topics with new approaches and/or technologies that may impact his or her area. Takes courses continuously reads and learns through experience and others.
- Build Collaborative Environments
- Demonstrates that he or she genuinely values and respects others input and expertise and is willing to learn from others.
- Understands considers and respects the impact that differences may have before taking action; recognizes that own interpretation may not be correct.
- Develop Networks
- Builds relationships by following through on commitments demonstrating integrity respect for others and taking an interest in their workrelated issues and activities.
- Actively supports the interests of colleagues clients and stakeholders by making choices and setting priorities that incorporate their needs.
- Systems Thinking
- The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and interrelated 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.
- Creative Problem Solving
- Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications
University graduation in the social sciences including training in economics statistics and research methods or related field. A masters degree in economics is preferred.
Minimum 4 years progressively responsible related experience preferably in economic analysis or policy development; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: 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.
The following will be considered an asset.
- Strong technical skills to develop and adapt policy scenario and forecasting models to Albertas policy environment as well as advanced understanding of the interactions of economic policy and fiscal variables/outcomes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills. The incumbent must be able to communicate highly technical issues in simple (nontechnical) clear language.
- Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate working with others and help lead groups projects and initiatives.
- Good judgment that weighs the analytical evidence before making recommendations and assesses the sensitivity of information requests.
Please submit a cover letter outlining your related experience to help us better understand how well your qualifications relate to this role.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Edmonton AB
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week
This is a permanent fulltime position.
Candidates selected for interview may be asked to complete a written exercise as part of the assessment process.
- Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
- (Optional: Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.)
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development 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
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Rashi Vaktania at.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
