Research Analyst

**What you'll do**:
This temporary-term maternity leave position reports to the Manager, Policy and Program Development and is responsible for developing and implementing new programs and improving existing programs that align with both the corporate and Ministry of Agriculture strategic plan.
- Identify and develop risk management programs based on identified needs, industry demands, strategic plan and/or government direction and respond to gaps in insurance coverage considering the guidelines outlined in the legislative framework.
- Act as liaison with industry groups to represent SCIC programs and collect industry concerns/program gaps; travel regularly to industry meetings, present program information and respond to industry concerns.
- Perform data and statistical analysis, and report on the impact of implementation of policy recommendations.
- Perform appropriate technical research required for program design.
- Develop alternatives and recommendations for new or existing programs, legislation and related policy, regulations or agreements.
- Make recommendations and/or decisions on program design options and costing presented on behalf of the Corporation for Board of Directors’ approval.
- Prepare and present recommendations and reports to executive management, Board of Directors, Deputy Minister, and Minister of Agriculture’s office.
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding policy changes and impacts.
- Provide agronomic advice within the corporation.
- Provide comparative analysis on other jurisdiction’s programs, policies, and procedures.
- Write policy manual pages.
- Develop materials for annual program training and provide input in corporate training packages.
- Act as a facilitator or resource during the training sessions when required.

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of Saskatchewan agriculture, including agriculture issues, policies and programs.
- Investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to recognize and evaluate the implications and problems involved in integrating research findings into operational programs.
- Use of professional judgment to make recommendations on program design and operations that are defensible from agronomic, scientific, actuarial, and public policy perspectives.
- Organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to gather, sort and prepare useful information for co-analysts, managers, SCIC divisions, the Board of Directors and government agencies.
- Administrative skills such as project management, establishment of cost summaries, procedure development and basic management principles.
- Communication skills including ability to prepare and present concise reports through various mediums.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to facilitate meetings with stakeholders, present program information and respond to industry concerns.
- Computer literacy (Knowledge on Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

**Conditions**:

- A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel throughout the province.
- A criminal record check is required.

**Competencies**:

- **Service Excellence**:Builds strong, collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with customers. Develops and implements practices and programs that will benefit the organization while improving customer satisfaction and customer experience. Builds rapport and committed relationships.
- **Personal Leadership and Development**:Models integrity and inclusiveness by being open, acting with empathy, sharing resources/knowledge across teams and being respectful of all skills and viewpoints. Influences others to act in accordance with the organization’s values.
- **Strategic Thinking**:Anticipates trends and develops strategies to move the organization forward. Positions the organization to address or respond to emerging and long-term trends, issues and opportunities. Creates and integrates concepts that are new and different to advance the organization.
- **Decision Making**:Identifies and plans for the impacts or implications of decisions in the current and future environment. Considers the interests of various stakeholders when making a decision. Balances risk and potential implications before making a decision.
- **Innovation**:Encourages novel and unique ideas to solve problems. Creates a culture that supports taking responsible risks and one where change is expected and supported. Adapts methodology and ideas quickly for immediate or anticipated changes in the environment.
- **Analytical Thinking**:Identifies and breaks down critical components of complex situations to determine root causes. Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. Evaluates the impact of possible outcomes to determine the best possible option. Anticipates how customers, individuals, teams and others will respond or react to situations and develops a plan or information to reduce concerns.
- **Team Collaboration**:Promotes an inclu