Trade Data Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Trade Data Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 61734
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent (2 positions)
Scope: Open Competition  
Closing Date: August 28, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3  
Salary:  $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011 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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation is responsible for leading the efforts to grow Alberta’s economy and for coordinating Alberta’s Recovery Plan by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and job creators, attracting investment, growing trade, strengthening Alberta’s key sectors and ensuring Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment. To learn more about the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation and what it has to offer, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-and-innovation.aspx.
 

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Trade Data Assessment, the Trade Data Analyst is responsible for gathering, analyzing and communicating Alberta, Canadian, and international trade data to support evidence-based decision-making in policy and strategy development. The Trade Data Analyst must clearly communicate their analysis to officials with different comprehension levels while maintaining data accuracy and integrity. They will provide support to a variety of unit activities and information products using their knowledge of economic data as well as analysis and communication techniques. They will support Trade Competitiveness and Intergovernmental Relations units. 
 

1. Acquire, manage, and analyze international trade and economic data to support the division and Ministry mandates. 

• Identify key sources of international trade data (Alberta, Canadian, global) and other relevant sources of Alberta-sectoral data and information for branch use. 
• Manage and update the division's datasets in accordance with the ministry's data management policies. 
• Proactively analyze datasets to identify international trade issues and opportunities to support policy development, the development and maintenance of information products.  
• Stay current in new and developing technologies used for data visualization and data analysis, including identifying training opportunities, project pilots, and software demonstrations. 
   

2. Research, analysis and preparation of briefings, reports, presentations on topics to inform the Trade Policy and Competitiveness branch. 

• Research, analyze and prepare reports and recommendations for decision makers on issues that can help inform strategic decisions by government and industry. 
• Participate in identifying and addressing issues, opportunities, risks, and trends based on the analysis of quantitative data and qualitative market intelligence from a variety of internal and external sources and formats.  
• The analyst takes a long-term view of potential international trade issues and opportunities and considers data and information input from a variety of sources while preparing recommendations or analysis. 
• Working with JET's Economic Strategy and Investment Division, use data and analytics to build an understanding of key Alberta sectors and identify opportunities for greater international trade and market competitiveness. 
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills in order to effectively discuss trade data related needs and present findings and/or prepare written briefings. 
• Use Microsoft Excel and other programs to produce tables, graphs and charts for data analysis and visualization and respond to ad-hoc data requests. 

Roles and Responsibilities Cont'd

3. Provide data and analysis support for trade program and service design and delivery. 

• Work with business areas to understand data and analysis needs for developing and managing trade related programs and services (i.e. Alberta Export Expansion Program, international trade missions) 
• Work with business areas and/or attend engagements designed to better understand needs of Alberta exporting companies and identify opportunities for use of data and analysis in problem solving. 
• Identify opportunities to provide analysis and greater business/market intelligence for grant management. 
   

4. Support managers and senior managers in achieving the mandate and goals of the Branch and Division. 

• Provide input and recommendations relating to issues, opportunities and challenges associated with assigned projects, programs and functions (e.g., how to incorporate new ways of collecting / creating / leveraging data to inform the branch's plans and operations and recommend options for implementation). 
• Develop briefings and other documents in response to requests from the Deputy Minister and Executive Team, as well as in response to news reports and release of major research studies.  
• Collaborate with Division staff to ensure coordination and integration of activities and promotes collaboration within the Division and with stakeholders. 
• Remain current and informed as to Ministry issues, proactively recommending review and evaluation of policies and programs. 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards 

University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; 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 Trade Data Analyst requires and considers the following assets:  

• Knowledge and experience with the application of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis. 
• Degree in applied economics, statistics, analytics or equivalent.  
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with an ability to summarize technical research for a mass audience, without losing data or information integrity. 
• Understanding of and experience with international trade data and analysis.  
• Understanding of Alberta's economy, including economic structure and trends.   
• Understanding of international markets and how to appropriately gather and assess global economic trends and changes. 
• Knowledge of trends and opportunities in the presentation of data, visualization, and managing relational databases using Python or R, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI.  

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. 

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: 

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf 

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

• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility by using a variety of resources to monitor own performance standards and reaches goals consistent with APS direction. 
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses creativity and a variety of approaches which are based on the needs of different audiences and using several different channels and tools to communicate content to all stakeholders involved.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change and improve work processes by anticipating and adjusting behavior while working creativity within guidelines.  
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict to encourage broad thinking on projects, working to eliminate barriers, and promoting communication and collaboration. 
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them by taking a holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities and anticipating outcomes and potential impacts. 

Notes

This is a permanent position, and the hours of work are a total of 36.25 hours.

A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.

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 has 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 TAS Hope Awoyemi at Hope.Awoyemi@gov.ab.ca.