Policy Analyst

Business Council of Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Business Council of Alberta (BCA) is seeking a Policy Analyst to execute its research and policy agenda. Reporting to the Vice President of Policy, you will support Task Forces, prepare content for executives, government submissions, and stakeholder engagement, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Based in our Calgary office with occasional work-from-home days, the role requires a graduate degree and 2–5 years of experience in public policy, economics, or related fields, plus

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Alberta and Canadian economic/public policy.
• Excellent written, verbal and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in small teams.
• Effective time management and multitasking.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for BCA Task Forces and committees.
• Collaborate with the VP of Policy and staff on major research projects.
• Contribute to BCA’s publications and government submissions.
• Engage with BCA members, government officials and stakeholders.
• Attend conferences and events on behalf of BCA.
• Develop policy papers and research outputs.
• Support the communications team with outputs.
• Create outreach tools and PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Strong written skills

Verbal communication

MS Office

Independent & team work

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Power BI

Haver Analytics

AI writing tools

Job description

The Business Council of Alberta (BCA) is a small team with a big mandate—to make life better for Albertans. We do what we do because we love this province and the people who call it home. Alberta is a place of opportunity, resilience, and innovation—and we want to make it even better.

We are a non-partisan, for-purpose organization dedicated to building a better Alberta within a more dynamic Canada. We believe that the business sector has a leading role to play in helping people, the economy and the environment thrive. We contribute by developing and advocating for policy solutions that enable growth in the short term and set Alberta on a path to a long-term sustainable future.

Composed of the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of the province’s largest enterprises, Council members are proud to represent the majority of Alberta’s private sector investment, job creation, exports, and research and development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President of Policy, the Policy Analyst plays a critical role in executing BCA’s research and policy agenda.

The Policy Analyst's work supports and contributes to BCA's research projects, publications, as well as government submissions and other advocacy-related activities. Some of this work is driven by BCA's member-based Task Forces and Committees, as well as engagement with government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders, which the Policy Analyst will also support.

We work in a very fast-paced environment and take a team approach to our work. As such, the Policy Analyst must be adaptable, proactive, and able to work effectively across a variety of projects and with a number of people. With your colleagues, you will produce content for the top chief executives in the province, government decision makers, and other stakeholders.

This is a permanent, full-time position based primarily in BCA’s office, with flexibility for occasional work-from-home days based on operational needs.

ABOUT YOU

Values: You believe in creating a better Alberta within a strong Canada and that the province’s best days are still ahead. You care about creating lasting prosperity that supports strong communities, broad opportunity, excellent public services, and a thriving business sector.

Characteristics: You have a curious and open mind, driven by data and evidence rather than ideology. You value learning and personal growth. As such, you welcome tasks that may stretch beyond your formal job description or comfort zone; identify opportunities to build on your existing knowledge and skills; and welcome feedback as a way to learn and grow.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide research support and analysis for BCA Task Forces and committees
• Work with the VP of Policy, other staff and BCA member companies to deliver major research projects
• Contribute to BCA’s regular publications and commentaries
• Engage with BCA members, government officials and other stakeholders
• Attend conferences, seminars and other events on behalf of BCA
• Provide research support for BCA’s executive team
• Work independently or collaboratively to research and write policy papers
• Assist BCA’s Communications Team with developing press releases, social media posts and other communications outputs
• Assist with creating PowerPoint presentations and other outreach tools
• Conduct ongoing issue and media monitoring

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of economic and public policy issues in Alberta and across Canada
• Excellent written, verbal and numeracy skills
• Proficiency in Office 365 Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well both independently and in small teams
• Effective time management and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate degree in public policy, economics, political science, history or related field
• Two to five years’ relevant work experience
• Knowledge of, and/or work experience in, any of the following subject areas:
• Natural resources markets and policy
• Education, labour and skills
• Innovation and technology
• Tax, regulatory, and fiscal policy
• Indigenous consultation and engagement

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

The following are not requirements for this position but would be considered assets:

• Proficiency in Power BI
• Critical use of AI in writing and analysis
• Experience using Haver Analytics
• Ability to work with large data sets
• Experience in government relations, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement
• Solid understanding of federal/provincial regulatory systems and structures

We value work ethic, enthusiasm and skills over formal qualifications. If you believe this is the job for you even though you lack some of the education/work experience listed above, we would love to hear why.

NOTE ON USE OF AI WHEN APPLYING

The BCA has a positive and open-minded view on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. However, we believe that effective AI use must be supported by a solid foundation of analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Because it helps us assess these skills, we ask applicants to submit a cover letter that reflects their own writing and limit AI use when preparing their cover letter.

Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2026.

As part of the hiring process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in multiple interviews and complete a writing exercise.

We appreciate all applications; however, due to the volume we received, we will reach out only to those moving forward in the process.