Premier Investment Council Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Analyst, Premier’s Investment Council 
Job Requisition ID: 87172
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton, Alberta 
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 3, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492 annually)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service. In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Intergovernmental and International Relations, which develops strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada - with its international partners, clients, and stakeholders – to address challenges and grow opportunities. 
To learn more about Intergovernmental and International Relations (IIR), visit: https://www.alberta.ca/intergovernmental-and-international-relations

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a keen eye for market intelligence and a passion for driving informed decision-making? Join a team that helps connect global opportunities to Alberta's economic priorities through strategic analysis, collaboration, and international engagement.
The International Relations Division advances Alberta's interests globally by supporting trade, investment, talent attraction, and international engagement. Within this division, the Premier's Investment Council and International Operations Branch supports Alberta's international presence and strategic investment priorities. 
Reporting to the Director, Premier's Investment Council and Data Analytics, the Analyst provides market intelligence, data analysis, governance and stakeholder support to help inform decision-making, advance investment opportunities, and support the Council's mandate of strengthening Alberta's economic growth and global competitiveness.

What You'll Do

• Provide analytical and performance intelligence support by gathering, analyzing, and reporting on market data, investment trends, and key performance measures to inform strategic decision-making and investment outcomes.
• Support the Premier's Investment Council through executive-level secretariat and governance functions, including coordinating meetings, preparing materials, tracking actions, and maintaining governance processes.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement and collaboration by maintaining relationship management platforms, coordinating with ministries, agencies, and external partners, and supporting the development of investment-related materials and communications.
• Prepare executive briefings and decision-support materials by synthesizing complex information into clear, concise reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership and decision-makers.
The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Interprets ambiguous or incomplete data drawn from multiple systems, selects appropriate methods to reconcile and analyze it, and looks for better ways to structure reporting so insights are reliable and fit for executive decision-making.

• Drive for Results: Plans effectively to ensure reporting deadlines are met and that Council members and stakeholders remain engaged, taking ownership of the accuracy and completeness of analysis and materials delivered to senior audiences.

• Develop Networks: Relies on partner ministries, provincial agencies and Council contributors to supply input, building and maintaining the relationships needed to gather complete, accurate 

information for the Council's analysis and reporting.

• Agility: The position must manage and adjust analytical work in a fast-paced environment, re-prioritizing to meet accelerated, non-negotiable timelines while keeping data, reporting and secretariat support accurate and on track.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards 
University graduation in a relevant field such as Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, plus a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in:

• data analytics;
• synthesizing complex data from multiple sources; 
• knowledge of existing data sources to support investment decisions; and 
• stakeholder networks related to Alberta’s investment attraction ecosystem; 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.

For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter outlining your qualification and suitability for this role. Please clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with this position.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:30pm, 36.25 hours/week
Location: Commerce Place Building, Downtown Edmonton
A cover letter is mandatory. A cover letter should demonstrate how your education and work experience makes you the ideal candidate for the job.
You may be required to complete an assessment as a part of the selection process.
Final candidates may be required 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.
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time.
For example:
January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)
Links and information on what we have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
•  Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see  Job Application Resources for more information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also 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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca