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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx The Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation is responsible for policies, legislation, regulations, and services necessary for Alberta’s agriculture, food, and forest sectors to grow, prosper and diversify; inspiring public confidence in the quality and safety of food; supporting environmentally sustainable resource management practices; leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient rural communities. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx Role:Are you a passionate professional and strategic thinker, with outstanding technical and analytical skills, who enjoys developing solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to apply your economic modeling skills to solving high-impact, real-world problems? If so, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has a unique, and exciting opportunity for you. Reporting to the Manager Production Economics, as the Senior Economic Modeller, you will be the provincial authority on economic research, modeling, and analysis. As lead of the economic modeling unit, you will develop and maintain sophisticated agri-economic models and databases, which provide the basis for sound legislation and policy development and decision-making for Alberta. Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain sophisticated economic models for the agricultural sector.Design, implement, and manage complex databases to support economic analysis.Conduct advanced research on economic modeling techniques and methodologies.Lead and supervise a team of economic modellers. Requirements:Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, with focus on quantitative analysis, computer programing and modeling or in a related field such as Economics, Agriculture, or related science.At least 4 (four) years of directly related experience.Membership or eligibility for membership with AIA (Alberta Institute of Agrologists).