Sr. Program Analyst

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 64313
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – to Nov 8, 2025 (with a possibility of extension)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 18, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation in Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or in a related field, plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

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

Supervisory experience is considered an asset.
Candidates without the required combination of years of experience and education may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment and ability to learn and use current Microsoft data software including power queries.
• Strong analytical and IT competence to conduct detailed data mining and data analytics.
• Exceptional numeracy skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration, teamwork and facilitation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to analyze information and risks.
• Excellent strategic and systems thinking.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform financial analysis related to planning/analysis for the purposes of grant development, implementation, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and accountability.
• Leadership skills (internal/external).
• Strong understanding of the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders and ability to engage as required.
• Strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of the political environment within which the Ministry operates.
• Solid understanding of the principles and practices of public administration and of the operations of the Alberta government with respect to decision making, legislative planning, financing, grant administration and practices, human resources, etc.

To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that demonstrates how your education, qualifications, and experience make you suitable for the role. Your cover letter and resume will be used as screening tools to assess your written communication skills.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the position.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Reporting to the Director of Provincial Programs, Services and Initiatives, this position provides leadership on key strategic funding initiatives under the provincial budget, the ELCC Bilateral Agreement Annex, and the Alberta Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. These initiatives are designed to support the Government’s goals and Ministry’s business plan related to improving access to quality, affordable child care for Alberta’s families as well as ensuring a highly trained and qualified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce.
You will also lead and carry out projects to support the Ministry’s goal to provide an affordable, accessible and quality child care system for Alberta’s children and families. The position functions as part of a collaborative team and supports the work of the Branch by providing current and accurate advice, detailed data analytics, recommendations and support based on situational awareness and analysis of trends, research and opportunities.
As the Senior Program Analyst, you have expertise in Microsoft software including Excel, Forms, power queries, and Power BI as well as policy development, implementation and grant management. The incumbent is accountable for the effective administration of grant funding exceeding $1billion annually. Specific responsibilities include all aspects of grant management and administration including operations, payments, reporting, quality assurance and accountability to be meet the terms and conditions directed under the federal provincial child care agreements. Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and essential decision-making skills are required while working in a politically sensitive and fast-paced environment.

As Senior Program Analyst, the following key activities include, but not limited to:

• Data Analytics, Systems Performance/Monitoring, Compliance and Grant Management
• Capacity Building, Development and Implementation
• Risk Mitigation and Quality Enhancement
• Provide research and advice, identify and synthesize issues, and develop integrated responses and recommendations to support innovative options for new funding child care initiatives.

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