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Description

The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training's Labour Market Intelligence (LMIntel) unit is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Economic Policy Analyst in Regina. The LMIntel unit is responsible for providing labour market insights to ICT and ministry stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Knowledge of the Saskatchewan labour market, including economic, demographic and labour market trends and the interrelationships between the provincial economy and the post-secondary training system;
- Working knowledge of quantitative research, data analytics, statistical analysis, labour forecasting as well as generally accepted survey concepts, methodology, tools and techniques;
- Understanding of public policy concepts, principles and processes and experience conducting policy analysis or economic impact assessments;
- Superior analytical, research, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills to identify complex issues, develop options and make recommendations;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present data and information clearly, concisely and accurately to a variety of people in a manner appropriate to the audience;
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a requirement; and,
- Working knowledge of economic modelling, forecasting and statistical software (particularly RStudio, EViews and SAS) as well as business intelligence tools (particularly Power BI) will be considered assets.

Typically, the knowledge, skills and experience required to be successful in this position would have been obtained through:

- A completed graduate level studies in economics, statistics, public policy, public administration or any other related field;
- Senior level experience in public policy development or related public sector (government) work experience.

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