Business Reporting Analyst

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Posting Date: Mar 31, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Business Reporting Analyst  
Job Requisition ID:  81819
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

Alberta Justice supports the Government of Alberta's priority of investing in families and communities. The ministries help to ensure Albertans live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Follow these links to find out more about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/justice

The Strategy, Support & Integrated Initiatives (SSII) division provides strategic and integrated support for Justice services and ministerial priority initiatives. The Modernization, IMT and Research (MIR) branch of SSII provides rigorous, high-quality data, research, and evaluation services to support evidence-based decision making within the justice system. The branch reports data for business operations, assesses the effectiveness, efficiency, and implications of programs and services, links data systems, transforms data into insights, and generates new knowledge and data to drive outcomes in the justice system. The work of the branch significantly contributes to the Government of Alberta's commitment to public accountability and transparency. 

Under the MIR branch, the Reporting, Research and Evaluation (RRE) unit encompasses an extensive range of Bl services such as operational and strategic reporting, research, evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis, ad hoc information delivered through a variety of Bl data products, as well as projects that support the development of Bl systems.

Role Responsibilities

If you thrive on turning data into action, this role is for you! Help Alberta Justice make smarter, evidence‑based decisions through high‑quality analytics and reporting.
 

Reporting to the Manager, Business & Strategic Reporting within the Modernization, IMT & Research branch, the Business Reporting Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting data products and solutions to meet departmental decision-making needs. 

You will design and develop reporting and analytical products using data visualization and statistical analysis techniques to support operational and strategic decision-making. You will also contribute to the development and enhancement of business intelligence systems using your knowledge of data warehousing and business analysis concepts.

This role includes a research and analytical component, requiring the ability to extract relevant information through effective engagement with business areas, strong knowledge of legacy systems, and a high degree of attention to detail. A spirit of curiosity and innovation is valued, with opportunities to explore new methods and tools to solve complex issues.

Core accountabilities of the positions include: 

  • Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reports to support operational, policy, and strategic decision-making.
  • Conducting advanced statistical analysis on complex, sensitive datasets and synthesizing finginds from multiple sources.
  • Extracting, cleaning, linking and preparing data, to support research, reporting, and evaluation activities across the branch. 
  • Querying data, aggregating results, and developing reports to respond to ad hoc requests involving sensitive and high-impact information.
  • Documenting business rules and validating data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reporting products. 
  • Engaging with business areas and system partners to clarify requirements, translate needs into analytical approaches, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Supporting the adoption of BI products through user guidance, training materials, and change management supports.

 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.

  • Systems Thinking: Applies a broad, strategic perspective to analyze data and program outcomes, considering interrelationships, emerging trends, and long-term impacts. Evaluates the implications of different options and identifies potential risks or unintended consequences to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Accurately analyze, identify and define Ministry initiatives and priorities to ensure alignment with larger government strategies.

  • Agility: Demonstrates adaptability in a dynamic environment by proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes, adjusting to evolving priorities, and maintaining a calm, solution-focused approach while working creatively within established guidelines. 

  • Creative Problem Solving: Using analytical thinking and curiosity to understand complex data and reporting challenges, asking thoughtful questions, exploring new approaches, and leveraging diverse data sources to identify insights and improve reporting processes and program outcomes. 

  • Drive for Results: Delivers high-quality outcomes by leading effective discussions with system partners, synthesizing complex information from diverse sources, and applying strong analytical and statistical expertise to develop practical, evidence-based solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • University degree in a related field (e.g., Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics) 
  • Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in data analysis and reporting.

The following equivalencies may be considered:

  • A related Masters plus 2 years related experience.
  • A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 6 years related experience.
  • A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 7 years related experience.
  • No post-secondary education, plus a minimum of 8 years related experience.

Assets

  • Experience using data visualization, querying, and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, SAS Visual Analytics, R, Python, SSRS, SQL, Excel, VBA).
  • Experience applying statistical and analytical techniques to support research, reporting, or decision-making.
  • Experience communicating technical or sensitive information clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Experience working with justice system data and/or complex, multi-source datasets.

Please outline how your qualifications relates to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.

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

  • Full time permanent position located in Edmonton.
  • Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an ehnahced 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. 

 

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 Krista Lammie at Krista.Lammie@gov.ab.ca.