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The Policy Analyst and Planner provides evidence-based policy advice to support strategic, data-driven decisions within the Department of Finance. Reporting to the Director, the role leads planning and reporting processes, ensures alignment and accountability, and represents the department on committees to support coordination and implementation of initiatives.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Leads the development of evidence-based policies through rigorous research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to support informed decision-making and advance departmental strategic objectives.
• Applies qualitative and quantitative research skills to conduct evidence-based research for policy making, including, literature review, survey and questionnaire development and stakeholder focus groups.
• Analyses and interprets statistical and administrative data to support policy development.
• Conducts jurisdictional scans, analyzing relevant policies, positions and incentives, as well as identifying emerging issues and areas of concern.
• Conducts thorough reviews and evaluations of existing policies to advise the Director and Department senior leadership on their alignment with the department’s strategic direction and priorities, ensuring that policy objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) are clearly defined, measurable, and effectively monitored.
• Identifies policy needs, develops and evaluates alternative approaches, and recommends optimal solutions to support the development of a sustainable, reliable, and effective revenue framework for the Province of Prince Edward Island.
• Leads efforts to enhance the department’s data development, access, and use—acquiring, managing, and applying policy data and modeling tools to support informed decision-making.
• Develops and implements consultation processes to ensure meaningful engagement of internal and external stakeholders in the review and development of policies.
• Coordinates the review and enhancement of departmental planning, monitoring and reporting processes to provide senior management with timely insights on progress toward strategic goals and operational objectives.
• Evaluates and enhances departmental planning and reporting processes to ensure they are clear, comprehensive, and compliant with legislative requirements.
• Identifies gaps in planning and reporting processes and propose actionable solutions to enhance effectiveness and accountability.
• Provides guidance to department officials on planning and reporting cycles to promote consistent, informed and effective engagement.
• Coordinates and oversees the strategic and operational plan implementation across the department, ensuring timely execution.
• Represents the department on interdepartmental, provincial, and national committees as assigned.
• Attends regular committee meetings and actively contributes to discussions and decision-making by representing department interests.
• Keeps the Director and department senior management informed of relevant meeting outcomes and departmental action items, while sharing updates, decisions and requests with relevant department staff.
• Identifies and communicates potential impacts of committee initiatives on department operations to Director and department senior management.
• Provides high quality support to Director and senior staff by assisting in preparation of Treasury Board and Executive Council Memorandums, correspondence, briefing notes, SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation), communiques, presentations, as required.
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in conducting comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research, literature reviews and jurisdictional scans.
• Extensive experience in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information and data into clear, evidence-based reports.
• Extensive experience in policy research and evidence-driven analysis, to create evidence-based policy options and recommendations.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Extensive experience in writing clearly, concisely, and accurately to effectively convey research, analysis and evidence-based policy options and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build collaboration and foster strong relationships.
• Experience creating templates in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
• Applicants must have good previous work and attendance record.
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, while also contributing effectively as a collaborative and versatile team member.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• University (post-secondary or master’s level) coursework in public policy or public administration would be an asset.
• Strong ability to think and plan strategically when developing policy options would be an asset.
• Experience writing Treasury Board Memos and Executive Council Memos would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in using statistical and financial analysis techniques would be an asset.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively in high-pressure situations would be an asset.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Question Pro would be an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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