Senior Policy Planning and Research Analyst "Employment Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities" (Opening Doors)

Job summary

Provide strategic policy, planning, research, and analytical advice on workforce development and population growth, including labour market trends and workforce challenges. Guide the development and evaluation of labour market initiatives, prepare government materials, collaborate with stakeholders, and represent the department at relevant forums.

Job details

Position Details Workforce Development Secretariat To be eligible for this employment opportunity you must self-identify as a person with disability. This position is funded by the Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities (OEEPD), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and designated for registered clients of the Office. To become a client please submit your application form here. Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Workforce Development Secretariat, this Senior Policy, Planning and Research Analyst position provides critical advice and subject matter expertise to senior government officials. Duties include: Providing strategic policy, planning, research, and analytical support on workforce development and population growth initiatives, including cross-jurisdictional, statistical, trend, and labour market analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making. Leading and supporting province-wide workforce development priorities by monitoring labour market trends, labour supply and demand issues, emerging workforce challenges, and the impact of technological change on workforce skills and participation. Guiding the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of labour market policies, programs, and initiatives, including the preparation of briefing materials, reports, correspondence, and other government documents. Collaborating with departments, stakeholders, industry partners, and labour market organizations through committees, working groups, conferences, and engagement activities to identify opportunities and advance workforce and population growth objectives. Monitoring and providing advice regarding the Workforce Innovation Centre (WIC), supporting labour mobility and trade-related initiatives, and representing the department at provincial, territorial, and federal forums and meetings. Other duties as assigned. Screening Criteria 1. Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field - equivalencies will be considered 2. Experience with policy and program development and evaluation 3. Experience with research and analysis 4. Experience preparing briefing notes, reports, correspondence, presentations, or other materials 5. Experience collaborating with stakeholders (government departments, industry, or external organizations). Assessment Criteria Knowledge of policy and program development and evaluation practices Knowledge of research methodologies Analytical and critical-thinking skills Ability to effectively exchange information Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders Ability to work independently Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands Professionalism Conditions of Employment Conditions of Offer Recent and Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from local police Conditions of Acceptance Willing to accept day and overnight travel within the province (occasional) Information for Applicants For more information about this opportunity please contact, Kevin Pomroy, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, KevinPomroy@gov.nl.ca , (709) 729-6404 “Please note that this position is based in St. John’s, NL and requires in-office attendance.” For further information surrounding the recruitment process or eligibility, please contact the Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities at openingdoors@gov.nl.ca, Tel: (709) 729-5881, Toll Free: 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service calls welcomed. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace, the successful candidate of this job competition will need to discuss disability-related accommodations that are required. During the job offer consultation, having the successful candidate discuss the accommodation process with the Department supervisor helps ensure that the necessary supports are in place from the start of employment. For more information about the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Disability Accommodation Policy, please click here

What you’ll do

Provide strategic policy, planning, research, and analytical advice on workforce development and population growth, including labour market trends and workforce challenges. Guide the development and evaluation of labour market initiatives, prepare government materials, collaborate with stakeholders, and represent the department at relevant forums.

Requirements

A degree from a recognized university in public policy, political science, economics, business administration, social sciences, or a related field is required, with equivalencies considered. Candidates need experience in policy and program development and evaluation, research and analysis, preparing written or presentation materials, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Priority Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Policy Development
• Program Development And Evaluation
• Research Methodologies
• Research And Analysis
• Labour Market Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Statistical Analysis
• Trend Analysis
• Analytical And Critical Thinking
• Briefing And Report Writing
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Information Exchange
• Relationship Building
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Priority Management

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Data & Analytics