AI-Driven Economic Data Scientist for Policy Analytics

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Positive workplace culture

Cover letters required

Job summary

The Government of Alberta seeks an innovative Economic Data Scientist to join the Data and Analytics Unit in Edmonton. This role leverages advanced analytics, econometrics, ML, and AI to generate actionable insights for policy and economic development.

Reporting to the Manager of Analytics, you will lead projects, build data pipelines, dashboards, and decision-support tools, collaborating across ministries and stakeholders to translate complex findings into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field with 4 years of progressive related experience.
• Equivalency options available: 1 year education = 1 year experience; 1 year experience = 1 year education.
• Proven leadership experience managing and coaching technical or professional staff is required.
• Experience leading advanced analytics projects involving economic, labour market, and industry datasets.
• Experience implementing Generative AI solutions or Large Language Models (LLMs) in business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics projects involving economic, labour market, and industry datasets.
• Develop and maintain statistical, econometric, machine learning, and predictive models.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, analytical tools, and automated processes using programming languages such as Python.
• Develop dashboards, data visualizations, web applications, and interactive reporting tools.
• Support policy development through quantitative analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear business insights for decision-makers.
• Research emerging analytics, machine learning, and generative AI technologies.
• Collaborate across ministries and with external stakeholders to identify analytical needs and develop solutions.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Python

Econometrics

Machine learning

Data visualization

Policy analysis

Education

Related field degree

Tools

Azure

SQL

Job description

The Government of Alberta seeks an innovative Economic Data Scientist to join the Data and Analytics Unit in Edmonton. This role leverages advanced analytics, econometrics, ML, and AI to generate actionable insights for policy and economic development.

Reporting to the Manager of Analytics, you will lead projects, build data pipelines, dashboards, and decision-support tools, collaborating across ministries and stakeholders to translate complex findings into clear recommendations.