Job Information
Job Title: Fiscal Policy Intern
Job Requisition ID: 84951
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 2, 2026
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 - $87,736/year)
Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – Responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, as well as the administration of tax and revenue programs.
The Economics and Fiscal Policy Division plays an integral role in the development of Alberta’s fiscal strategy. The division is responsible for the development, interpretation and analysis of economic, fiscal and statistical data to support policy development and decision-making within the Government of Alberta.
For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at http://www.finance.alberta.ca
Shape Alberta’s Economic Future as a Fiscal Policy Intern: Empower Change, Drive Growth!
Are you passionate about economic research and long-term fiscal sustainability? Are you excited to dive into data and derive meaningful insights to inform policy decisions? Do you want to contribute to provincial budget preparation and apply your creativity and critical thinking skills to policy development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Intern will be provided with an opportunity to learn and gain a broad understanding of the functions and responsibilities of branches within the Economics and Fiscal Policy (EFP) Division, and will participate in, and be responsible for, tasks and projects that contribute to the work and functions performed by the division.
Over 24 months, the Intern will be given a wide exposure to economic analysis and forecasting, policy development and analysis, federal and provincial fiscal relations, the legislative and government decision-making process, application of specific legislation, provincial fiscal management and reporting, and the production of demographic and social statistics.
The Intern will rotate between four branches and is expected to gain the following knowledge:
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
A recent degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration or related field.
Preference will be given to individuals with a master’s degree in economics.
No previous work experience is required for this position.
Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to communicate highly technical issues in simple (non-technical), clear language is required.
The intern must also possess strong interpersonal skills to facilitate working with others to meet divisional duties and responsibilities.
A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Location: Queen Elizabeth II, Edmonton AB
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week
This is a two-year temporary full-time position.
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.
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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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Connie Pioscaat Connie.Piosca@gov.ab.ca
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