Economist Intern

Job Information

Job Title: Economist Intern
Job Requisition ID: 76414
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (6 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 27, 2025
Classification: Program Services 2  
Salary:   $2,487.97 to $3,263.63 bi-weekly ($64,936 - $85,180/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration leads the efforts to grow Alberta's economy by delivering strategic programs and services to support Alberta's entrepreneurs and job creators, attract investment, grow trade, strengthen Alberta's tourism industry and ensure Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment. The Trade division focuses on designing and implementing Alberta's international strategy as well as supporting the international offices.

To learn more about the Ministry, please click here: 

The Economic Intern will be provided an opportunity to learn and gain an overall understanding of the functions and responsibilities of one of the economic ministries (Treasury Board and Finance; Jobs Economy, Trade and Immigration). The Intern will support their division and ministry by completing an approved project which will enhance the ministry's understanding of an economic topic related to their mandate. The Intern will also provide analytical support for briefing notes, presentations, and e-scanning during their tenure. These analyses are critical in informing the host ministries and ultimately contribute to decision-making and policy development.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare Economic Snapshots on the key economic indicators to support analytics, policy planning and informed decisions in the ministry. 
  • Analyze and synthesize quantitative economic data from multiple authoritative sources, such as Statistics Canada and the Bank of Canada, and prepare relevant written and graphical interpretations of complex information for the audience of the Executive Team. 
      
• Provide analysis for information requests, action request and briefing notes. 
  • Contribute to requests for economic information and analysis from within government. 
  • Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative economic data from multiple authoritative sources and prepare relevant written and oral interpretations of complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
  • Contribute to briefings to the unit Director.
     
• Provide analysis for presentations and e-scanning. 
  • Provide analysis of current economic data.
  • Contribute to the preparation of presentations for the Director on the current state of the economy and related topics.
  • Support ongoing and new research projects in the team.
  • Conduct an extensive literature review on the research and analytical projects.
  • Identify data needs and sources for ongoing and new the research and analytical projects.
     
• Ad hoc research. 
  • Maintain current knowledge of academic literature. 
  • Provide advice/support to Economists and Senior Economists in information requests.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Systems Thinking - Observes and understands larger impact of role.
• Creative Problem Solving - Open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions.
• Agility - Understands need for change and manages own emotions.
• Drive for Results - Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them.

Bachelor's degree in economics, Statistics, Econometrics or closely related fields; no experience required. Current enrollment or recent completion of a graduate degree program in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related field is an asset.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Equivalency: 
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of the structure and performance of the Alberta economy. An understanding of the Canadian and global economies. 
• Experience in economic research.
• Knowledge of statistical and modelling techniques, as well as software programs for econometric and statistical models. 
• Thorough knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets. 
• Experience using Statistics Canada data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
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This is one temporary (6 months), full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Work location is St, Edmonton.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

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• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomasmathew