Manager, Industry Policy Jobs in Edmonton, Canada at Government of Alberta
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Industry Competitiveness and Policy, the Manager of Industry Policy leads the development of industry policies and initiatives focused on driving economic growth, diversification, investment competitiveness and job creation in Alberta. Key focus areas include:
Industry program development and evaluation;
Industry competitiveness analysis, including assessing the impact of significant shifts in the competitive environment for Alberta’s industrial development and Alberta’s relative competitive position; and
Advice on the Government of Alberta’s position and formulation of potential responses to these shifts, with a view to driving incremental investment and revenue generation for the Government of Alberta.
Responsibilities include:
Industry Policy and Program Development: Lead industry policy and program development by advancing policy recommendations, conducting strategic research and analysis, designing performance evaluation frameworks, engaging stakeholders, and managing complex projects to deliver priority outcomes on time and within scope.
Industry Competitiveness Research and Analysis: Lead the analysis of emerging manufacturing trends, policy issues, and cross-jurisdictional developments, while advancing industry intelligence capabilities and assessing the competitiveness impacts of external government initiatives to support evidence-based decision-making.
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nsure the Ministry and stakeholders are aware of implications for Alberta’s key industries and economic priorities: Lead stakeholder engagement and cross-government collaboration to assess and communicate industry impacts of policy, regulatory, and program decisions, providing strategic advice to senior leadership on economic growth and competitiveness issues.
Manage the development of relevant briefings and action requests: Oversee the preparation of high-quality, timely briefing materials, action requests, ministerial correspondence, and executive communications to support informed decision-making by senior leadership and the Minister.
Leadership / Mentorship / Employee Development: Provide strategic, systems-thinking leadership to guide staff and directors in achieving branch and ministry outcomes through effective decision-making, collaboration across program areas, stakeholder engagement, staff development, and a commitment to Alberta Public Service values, diversity, and an inclusive workplace culture.
Unit Administration and Planning: Lead operational planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, contract oversight, and cross-functional administrative and corporate initiatives (including HR, finance, and engagement activities) to ensure alignment with government policy, stakeholder expectations, and strategic priorities.
Title: Manager, Industry Policy
Company: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Canada
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