Compensation Analyst

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Posting Date: Mar 9, 2026

Location: EDMONTON, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Compensation Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 80302
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: EDMONTON
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 23, 2026
Classification: Human Relations 2 (HR 2)
Salary: $3,028.16 to $4,152.58 bi-weekly ($79,034 - $108,382/year)

Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – Responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, as well as the administration of tax and revenue programs.

The Provincial Bargaining and Compensation Office (PBCO) is responsible for providing a disciplined, collaborative, long-term approach to public sector bargaining and compensation that achieves outcomes that are consistent with the government's fiscal goals. PBCO, through its negotiations support and research and analysis functions, provides objective data and analysis that helps support Government's interests as an employer and funder within the broad public service. PBCO supports the development of bargaining and compensation directives on behalf of all major public sectors, including Health, Education, Post-Secondary Institutions, and Alberta Public Service/ Agencies. PBCO coordinates strategic actions across sectors and helps its employer partners achieve optimal results in line with government and employer objectives.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at http://www.finance.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about compensation strategy, data, research, and public sector policy? Join PBCO as a Compensation Analyst and help shape fair, evidence-based compensation frameworks that support government fiscal goals and public sector sustainability.

Reporting to the Manager of Compensation Research Analytics, the Compensation Analyst will provide support to Management to lead the development and implementation of strategic compensation policy for non-unionized and unionized compensation across the broader public sector.

Research, Market Pricing and Benchmarking  

  • Conduct compensation benchmarking and total rewards analysis across sectors and jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to validate market data and survey results.
  • Analyze complex compensation data and prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders.
  • Maintain and enhance compensation databases to support evidence-based decisions.

Survey Design and Administration

  • Support development and improvement of total compensation survey systems.
  • Define survey requirements, test systems, and validate data quality.
  • Prepare and present survey findings to stakeholders.

Policy Development and Strategic Projects

  • Lead or support pay reviews, inter-jurisdictional comparisons, and benchmark reviews.
  • Identify policy gaps and develop practical recommendations.
  • Support bargaining mandate development through analysis of trends and data.

Client Consulting 

  • Consult with external agencies and sector representatives to develop and implement unionized and non-unionized compensation frameworks and related tools.
  • Interpret and explain compensation policies, job evaluation frameworks, and survey methodologies.
  • Audit agency compensation plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with PBCO requirements.

Compensation Framework Design and Oversight 

  • Support the design and implementation of compensation structures across the broader public sector.
  • Ensure compensation plans align with government policy and internal equity principles.
  • Review and improve existing compensation frameworks and policies.

Environmental Scanning and Trend Monitoring 

  • Monitor labour market trends, compensation best practices, and legislative changes.
  • Provide summaries and briefings to leadership on emerging risks and issues.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

Systems Thinking: Understands how compensation frameworks, legislation, labour markets, and fiscal policy connect.

Agility: Adjusts analysis and recommendations in response to evolving labour market trends and government priorities.

Drive for Results: Delivers accurate, high-quality analysis within tight timelines.

Develop Networks: Builds collaborative relationships with ministries, agencies, and sector partners.

Creative Problem Solving: Develops practical compensation solutions that balance policy, fiscal, and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

A university degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, or a related field, plus a minimum 2 years of experience in compensation consulting, compensation analysis, or HR analytics.

  • Strong knowledge of compensation design, job evaluation/classification, and organizational design.
  • Knowledge of research methodology and survey design principles.
  • Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Employee Relations Act, HR Directives, and collective agreements.
  • Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, charts, statistical functions).
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered as follows:

  • A related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and four years related experience; or
  • A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and five years related experience.
     

The following are considered assets:

  • Degree specialization in Human Resources.
  • Working toward or holding CCP, CEBS, or related certification.
  • Experience in public sector compensation or bargaining environments.
  • Experience designing or administering salary surveys.
  • Experience presenting complex data to senior leadership.


Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter that describes how they have demonstrated one of the above APS competencies in either current or past roles

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

We are hiring for one permanent full-time position.

Location: PETWIN TOWER BUILDING, Edmonton, Alberta 

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week

A cover letter outlining what makes you the ideal fit for the role is required and will be used to help us assess your written communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates may also be asked to participate in a written assessment.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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 have to offer to prospective employees:

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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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 Shannon Rowe at Shannon.Rowe@gov.ab.ca.