Job Information

Posting Date: Jul 22, 2025
Location: EDMONTON, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Requisition ID: 73578
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: August 5, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 (PS4) Market Adjustment
Salary: ​$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)

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:https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

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.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at http://www.finance.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of the Manager of Macroeconomic Forecasting, you will be an integral member of the Economic Forecasting and Analysis team within Treasury Board and Finance. Your primary charge will be to prepare and refine Alberta’s economic outlook, using a suite of sophisticated models, from computable general equilibrium to input-output frameworks. You will monitor shifting price signals, track labour and investment indicators, and keep a finger on the pulse of global markets, all while collaborating with colleagues across ministries to ensure that every forecast assumption is grounded in rigorous analysis.

In this role, you will lead the collection and interpretation of economic data, identifying trends and relationships between various economic indicators, including oil prices, domestic investment, and employment. You will help craft the economic narrative behind the provincial Budget, develop assumptions for key variables, and build satellite models to stress-test alternative scenarios. You will deliver timely briefs on emerging economic events to the Deputy Minister and Minister, author the weekly Economic Review and monthly Trends reports, and occasionally conduct in-depth analyses for special projects, such as industry competitiveness reviews. Your thought leadership will extend to cross-government working groups, where your professional judgment and interpersonal skills will help shape broader policy initiatives and ensure that economic considerations remain at the forefront.

This role offers you unparalleled access to senior decision-makers and the chance to directly impact Alberta’s fiscal health. You will hone your expertise across a range of modelling techniques and deepen your understanding of both provincial and global economics. You will thrive in a self-directed environment that challenges your creativity and problem-solving abilities, while enjoying a collaborative culture that values mentorship and continuous learning. Above all, you will take pride in knowing that your work underpins the stability of public services and the prosperity of Albertans.

Our ideal Economist brings both technical mastery and human insight. You are comfortable navigating uncharted territory, designing new models, anticipating turning points in the economy, and recommending policy responses with confidence. You can distill highly technical material into crisp written and verbal briefings, always keeping your audience’s needs in mind. You thrive when given autonomy, yet you know the importance of collaboration, whether you’re guiding junior analysts, engaging with policy colleagues, or fostering consensus in multi-departmental forums.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Business or a related field, plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience in macroeconomic modelling, forecasting, and policy analysis.

A Master’s degree in Economics is preferred.

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 are considered assets: •    Proven ability to run and maintain complex econometric models and satellite tools •    Strong track record of preparing policy briefs, budget inputs, and executive presentations under tight timelines •    Proficiency with data sources such as CANSIM, Haver, and major central-bank and statistical-agency databases •    Advanced skills in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and data-visualization tools

A cover letter highlighting the above preferences and assets is required, and will be reviewed to determine your qualifications.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

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

Location Federal Building located at 9820  - 107 Avenue, Edmonton. 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. Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province 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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. •    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca. •    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits. •    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. •    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. •    Positive workplace culture and work-life 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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information. It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html). It 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 Shannon Roweat Shannon.Rowe@gov.ab.ca.