Senior Analyst NEW

Job title: Senior Analyst

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Senior Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 71481
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 11, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 – $94,068 /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 Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. Our main responsibilities are:

• Funding supports for municipalities.
• A system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders.
• Province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans.
• Management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the province’s three Special Areas.
• Independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.

To learn more about Municipal Affairs, follow the link to:Role ResponsibilitiesThe Information Services Team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Analyst to play a key role in advancing our data strategy. This pivotal position will leverage deep analytical expertise to interpret complex data sets, provide actionable insights, and support strategic, evidence-based decision-making across the ministry.The successful candidate will bring advanced proficiency in data analysis tools, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and strong communication skills to clearly convey insights to technical and non-technical audiences alike.Key Responsibilities:

• Business Intelligence & Data Management: develop and implement strategies to enhance the ministry’s data infrastructure, ensure data quality, integrity, and security in alignment with Government of Alberta policies and standards.

• Data Analytics & Reporting: conduct advanced data analysis and performance measurement, design and deliver interactive dashboards and reports to support operational and strategic goals.

• Project Management & Leadership: lead cross-functional data projects from planning through implementation, mentor junior analysts and facilitate working groups to establish data standards and optimize reporting processes.

• Communication & Training: deliver engaging training sessions, presentations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, translate complex analytical findings into clear, impactful insights for a range of stakeholders.

If you are a data-driven professional with a passion for analytics and business intelligence and are excited about shaping the future of our data landscape, we want to hear from you.Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to thoroughly understand the competencies required for this role and be ready to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: You anticipate outcomes and consider the broader impacts of decisions across interconnected systems. You integrate these insights into planning and strategy to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Agility: You adeptly navigate shifting priorities and manage complex demands in a dynamic, politically sensitive environment, maintaining focus on results while remaining responsive to change.

• Creative Problem Solving: You approach challenges with curiosity and analytical rigor, conducting thorough research and leveraging past experiences to develop innovative, effective solutions.

• Building Collaborative Environments: You foster inclusive and productive working relationships by creating conditions that support collaboration, trust, and shared accountability, enabling teams to achieve common goals.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
.QualificationsMinimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Refer to .University degree in Business Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Accounting/Business or Public Administration, supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered based on:

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

Assets:

• Stakeholder and Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of key municipal stakeholders and comprehensive knowledge of data relevant to municipal operations and service delivery.

• Financial and Accounting Knowledge: General knowledge of the structure and components of municipal financial statements, as well as an understanding of standard accounting practices and functions.

• Technical and Analytical Expertise: Proficient in advanced statistical techniques and experienced in using tools such as SAS, Power BI, and Excel to perform in-depth data analysis and produce meaningful visualizations. Skilled in developing end-to-end data solutions, including extracting and manipulating data from enterprise databases using Python, SQL, and VBA.

• Policy, Research, and Evaluation Expertise: In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and strategic priorities within the Ministry, combined with applied experience in research methodologies, systems thinking, change management, and evaluation frameworks. Adept at translating complex policy and research findings into actionable insights to support evidence-informed decision-making and strategic planning.

NotesA cover letter is required. In your cover letter, please provide information that clearly demonstrates how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements for this position.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.This position is a permanent position with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• 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 , 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 (IQAS)( ) 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 Elena Arefeva at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:48:47 GMT

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