Senior Policy Planning and Research Analyst (Employment Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities)
Competition Number: JGRD.OD.26.27.0589
Posted Date: October 1, 2026
Closing Date:
October 14, 2026
Employment Type:
1 Temporary
Division: Workforce Development Secretariat
Department: Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development
Position Group: NAPE - General Service
Location: St. John's
Salary:
$39.95 - $44.70 per hour (CG-40), 35 hours per week
Benefits: Onboarding
Position Details
Workforce Development Secretariat.
To be eligible for this employment opportunity you must self-identify as a person with disability. This position is funded by the Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities (OEEPD), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and designated for registered clients of the Office. To become a client please submit your application form here.
Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Workforce Development Secretariat, this Senior Policy, Planning and Research Analyst position provides critical advice and subject matter expertise to senior government officials.
Duties include:
- Providing strategic policy, planning, research, and analytical support on workforce development and population growth initiatives, including cross-jurisdictional, statistical, trend, and labour market analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making.
- Leading and supporting province-wide workforce development priorities by monitoring labour market trends, labour supply and demand issues, emerging workforce challenges, and the impact of technological change on workforce skills and participation.
- Guiding the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of labour market policies, programs, and initiatives, including the preparation of briefing materials, reports, correspondence, and other government documents.
- Collaborating with departments, stakeholders, industry partners, and labour market organizations through committees, working groups, conferences, and engagement activities to identify opportunities and advance workforce and population growth objectives.
- Monitoring and providing advice regarding the Workforce Innovation Centre (WIC), supporting labour mobility and trade-related initiatives, and representing the department at provincial, territorial, and federal forums and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Screening Criteria
- Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field - equivalencies will be considered
- Experience with policy and program development and evaluation
- Experience with research and analysis
- Experience preparing briefing notes, reports, correspondence, presentations, or other materials
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders (government departments, industry, or external organizations)
Assessment Criteria
- Knowledge of policy and program development and evaluation practices
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to effectively exchange information
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
- Professionalism
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Offer
- Recent and Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from local police
Conditions of Acceptance
- Willing to accept day and overnight travel within the province (occasional)
Information for Applicants
For more information about this opportunity please contact, Kevin Pomroy, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, KevinPomroy@gov.nl.ca , (709) 729-6404
“Please note that this position is based in St. John’s, NL and requires in-office attendance.”
For further information surrounding the recruitment process or eligibility, please contact the Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities at openingdoors@gov.nl.ca, Tel: (709) 729-5881, Toll Free: 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service calls welcomed.
With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace, the successful candidate of this job competition will need to discuss disability-related accommodations that are required. During the job offer consultation, having the successful candidate discuss the accommodation process with the Department supervisor helps ensure that the necessary supports are in place from the start of employment. For more information about the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Disability Accommodation Policy, please click here.
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
- Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
- It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
- Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
- Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
- This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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