JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 72888
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 8-month term
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 7, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 – Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)
Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing agency.
CPE provides planning, execution and measurement of communications efforts. Its expert staff provides specialized services across the spectrum of communications and marketing from research, design, writing and social media, to event coordination, issues management, digital communications, advertising and public consultation. For information about CPE, visit our website at www.alberta.ca/cpe.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in research, political science, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in:
  o Program evaluation and research methodology.
  o Survey design and data collection.
  o Statistical analysis using software such as SAS or SPSS.
  o Text analytics and unstructured data analysis.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• High political acumen and sensitivity to public sector environments.
• Proficiency in training and documentation for diverse audiences.
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that shape public policy and engagement? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills can influence government-wide decision-making? If so, the Government of Alberta invites you to apply for the role of Research Data Coordinator within the Public Engagement Branch of Communications and Public Engagement (CPE).

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Research Data Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting quantitative and qualitative research across government. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Research, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and dissemination of public opinion research that informs Alberta’s policies and programs.
This is your opportunity to foster a culture of research excellence and analytical rigor across ministries, while building capacity and enhancing the quality of public engagement.