Business Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 81960

Ministry: Elections Alberta

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: 1 Regular Permanent position and 1 Temporary Wage position

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: April 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Classification: Systems Analyst 2

Salary:

• Permanent Position: $3,115.21 to $4,277.30 bi-weekly or $81,306.98 to $111,637.52 annually.
• Temporary Wage Position: $42.96 to $58.99 per hour plus 11.2% in leu of holidays and vacation.

About Us

Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislature. Elections Alberta is responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. Our mission is to serve Albertans as an independent election management body committed to the administration of modern, transparent, and accessible democratic processes that ensure the integrity and enhance the value of Alberta’s electoral system.

Role Responsibilities

Note: This recruitment will be conducted to fill two (2) positions - 1 Permanent position and 1 Temporary Wage position ending on or before March 31, 2027.

Elections Alberta is seeking an organized and dedicated Business Analyst to join our team! Under the guidance and direction of the Business Solutions & Quality Lead, this position is responsible for bridging business needs with technical solutions across Elections Alberta’s core systems. This includes oversight and support of various online applications used to manage elections, election staff payments, poll book information, voter registration, political entity registration, and financial reporting.

The position works closely with external vendors responsible for system development and maintenance and is accountable for ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements. This role also provides support for ETL processes, the provincial Register maintenance program, and internal initiatives.

A key component of this role is the ability to perform data analysis using SQL and develop reporting solutions using Power BI, as well as produce clear, structured, and comprehensive documentation including business requirements, system specifications, data mappings, and process models.

Qualifications

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize your relevant experience and expertise, pertinent strengths and skills, and your reasons for interest in the position. 

Education & Work Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and a minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst in a technical environment. (Equivalencies may be considered on the basis of a related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post secondary institution and 5-7 years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst in a technical environment.)

Technical Knowledge

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL) for querying, analysis, and data validation
• Hands-on experience with Power BI
• Knowledge of UML, process modeling, and data modeling techniques
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, or similar

Documentation & Analytical Skills

• Proven ability to produce clear, structured, and detailed documentation
• Experience developing Business requirements and business cases

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to client service and digital service delivery

Assets

• Knowledge of financial systems, auditing, and investigative processes
• Experience working with vendor-managed systems

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Fulfil the requirement and act as a non-partisan representative of Elections Alberta.
• Work outside normal business hours, occasionally, to meet deadlines.

Competencies

Creative Problem Solving - Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

Agility -  Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results - ability to deliver high quality products in face of high volumes of work and short-timelines.

Build Collaborative Environments - ability to negotiate, mediate, and build consensus to achieve results when working with representatives from other branches, divisions, ministries and stakeholder groups.

Develop Networks - Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

What We Offer

Note: Benefits apply to the permanent position only:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: 1st Choice Benefits Package and Health Spending Account
• Pension: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our flexible work arrangements

Notes

This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Police Information Check.

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) (alberta.ca) 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.